Swansea · Wales
Bath chip & crack repair in Foxhole, Swansea
Bath repair for Foxhole, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Snagging damage from a refit
Bath repair at your home in Foxhole
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. You can typically use the bath the following day. Whether it’s a cracked acrylic bath and chips along the edge of the bath, we can help, on pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding alike.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Where
- Foxhole (SA1)
- County
- Swansea
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and the bathroom stays as it is. Where the entire surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Prices start from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Foxhole
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Same prices wherever you are
- No need to remove anything
- Fixed prices from your pictures
Read our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What happens on the day
You do not need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. It usually takes a morning or an afternoon, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- 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.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Related advice
When we’d advise against a repair
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Foxhole
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
What we are called out for in Foxhole
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
The things clients typically mention when they call include:
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- A chip where the taps sit
Before booking anyone
- Aftercare advice
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether the price covers travel
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. There is no charge for travel to Foxhole. The price comes down to:
- The material
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How much damage there is
We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Send photos for a quote
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
If you’re in Foxhole and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Common questions in Foxhole
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Frequently, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
How soon can you come?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Nearby places to Foxhole
Also in Foxhole
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff:
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
Foxhole and the surrounding area
Foxhole is about 1 mile north-east of Castle, in Swansea. Whether you’re in the middle of Foxhole or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Foxhole is one of 153 towns and villages in Swansea where we work.
Our visits in SA1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on Dupre Road, Morfa Road and High Street and the roads around them. You’ll find Foxhole on the A483 and A4067, so it’s easy for us to reach. Other places close to Foxhole include St Thomas (1 mile east), Hafod (1 mile north-west), Greenhill (1 mile west), Waterfront (1 mile south) and Dyfaty (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Morriston (3 miles north), Gorseinon (6 miles north-west), Llwchwr (6 miles north-west), Mumbles (4 miles south-west), Norton (5 miles south-west) and Tycoch (3 miles west).
Around Foxhole
Typical jobs here are in homes near Dynevor School, The Ship Inn and St Thomas Community Primary School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Cwm Level Park (1.3 miles north), Pentrehafod School (0.7 miles north-west) and Church of Saint Thomas (less than half a mile south). The nearest railway station is Swansea station, about 0.5 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include The Tramshed (0.7 miles south) and St. David's Shopping Centre (0.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Kilvey Hill and Pluck Lake.
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