Rhondda Cynon Taff · Wales
Bath Repair for Ferndale homes
We travel to Ferndale for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- A hole punched through by something heavy
When to call us in Ferndale
A cracked acrylic bath normally wasn’t supported properly. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move until it cracks.
Common reasons people in Ferndale contact us are:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Holes from dropped items
Comparing quotes
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How the room is protected while they work
- If travel is included in the price
About our bath repair in Ferndale
Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, is repaired in place. Nothing is unplumbed, your tiles stay as they are, and the repaired area is colour matched so it blends in. If you are dealing with rusty patches near the plughole and cracks in an acrylic bath, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone.
- Area
- Ferndale (CF43)
- Area hub
- Rhondda Cynon Taff
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Ferndale
What else we do in Ferndale
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Our bath repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ferndale
- Work done at your home or business
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colour-matched on site
Read our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About Ferndale
Ferndale is about 2 miles north-east of Rhondda, in Rhondda Cynon Taff. Wherever you are in the CF43 postcode area, a technician comes to you. We work in 133 places in Rhondda Cynon Taff.
Postcode districts we cover here: CF43. We regularly work on streets such as High Street, Station Road and Baptist Square. Being close to the A4233, Ferndale is easy for our technicians to reach. Close by, we cover Blaenllechau (1 mile north), Tylorstown (1 mile south-east), Penrhys (1 mile south), Ystrad (1 mile south) and Stanleytown (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aberdare (4 miles north), Pontypridd (7 miles south-east), Mountain Ash (3 miles east), Tonypandy (3 miles south), Porth (4 miles south-east) and Church Village (9 miles south-east).
Around Ferndale
Around Ferndale, we work in homes near Ferndale Community School, Darran Park Primary School and Rhondda Hotel, among other places. The closest station to Ferndale is Ystrad Rhondda station, about 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Rhondda (2.2 miles south) and Llwynypia Hospital (1.9 miles south). The countryside around Ferndale includes Ferndale Lake and Mynydd Ty'n-tyle.
Your questions about bath repair in Ferndale
How much does bath repair cost in Ferndale?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your CF43 postcode.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Do you come to Ferndale?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Ferndale. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Are there extra charges for Ferndale?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Will I be able to see the repair?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
What a repair can’t fix
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
What we do, step by step
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you’re not left guessing. On site, it takes a few hours, depending on the damage for most jobs. We leave the room clean.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
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What affects the price in Ferndale
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material and finish
- Doing more than one item at once
- The type of damage
Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Send photos for a quote
You can take the pictures on your phone. Just make sure we can see:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
