Caerphilly · Wales
Bath chip & crack repair in Fochriw, Caerphilly
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Fochriw. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A hole punched through by something heavy
DIY kit or professional repair?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
About our bath repair in Fochriw
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. The method changes with the material: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. Common call-outs are for a chipped rim or side and a kit repair that didn’t last, across acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we have gone.
- Area
- Fochriw (CF81)
- Area hub
- Caerphilly
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we can’t put right
Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
How it works
Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes two to three hours for most chips, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Advice
Also near Fochriw
What else we do in Fochriw
About Fochriw
Fochriw is about 3 miles south-west of Tredegar, in Caerphilly. Anywhere in CF81, a technician comes to you. Fochriw is one of 94 towns and villages in Caerphilly we cover. Our jobs stretch from Fochriw to Birmingham (about 78 miles away).
Here we cover the CF81 postcode area. You will find streets such as Brook Row, Moore's Row and Aelybryn Street, and we cover them all. We also travel to Pontlottyn (1 mile north-east), Rhymney (1 mile north), Abertysswg (2 miles east), Twyn Carno (2 miles north) and Bute Town (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Caerphilly (11 miles south), Blackwood (7 miles south-east), Risca (12 miles south-east), Ystrad Mynach (7 miles south), Cefn Fforest (6 miles south-east) and Pontllanfraith (7 miles south-east).
Around Fochriw
We visit homes around Fochriw Primary School, Rising Sun Inn and Church of St Tyfaelog and the streets around them. The closest station to Fochriw is Pontlottyn station, about 0.9 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Morlais Castle (4.3 miles north-west) and Tredegar Museum (3.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Fochriw includes Glyncoed Lake and Mynydd Fochriw.
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Signs you need bath repair in Fochriw
A cracked acrylic bath typically wasn’t supported properly. Legs that are not adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move until the acrylic gives way.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Holes from dropped items
Comparing quotes
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What protection goes down before work starts
- When it can be used again
Why repair rather than replace?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Why book with us
- One visit for most repairs
- A fixed quote before you book
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Take a look at our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Work for landlords and builders
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
Fochriw: your questions answered
Will I be able to see the repair?
We aim for a repair you cannot easily find. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Do you cover Fochriw?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Fochriw. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Will the repair last?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It carries our one-year guarantee.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath, avoiding abrasives.
Do not leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
