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Bath Repair for Gabalfa homes
Bath repair for Gabalfa, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your photos, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Rusty patches near the plughole
About our bath repair in Gabalfa
We have repaired just about every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. All of it is repaired where the bath stands. Typical jobs include a hole punched through by something heavy and chips under the taps, across pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Gabalfa (CF14, CF5, CF11)
- Area hub
- Cardiff
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: tiles along the rim usually crack when it comes out, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why us?
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Colour-matched on site
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- One price list for the whole UK
Take a look at our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
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What a repair can’t fix
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in Gabalfa
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
How the visit works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which generally takes a morning or an afternoon. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the following day.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking or access
- Open a window if you can
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Ask for a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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Looking after it afterwards
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Rinse it down after each bath
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully 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.
For landlords and businesses
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Gabalfa use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
For anyone letting property in or around Gabalfa, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will price them together.
Gabalfa and the surrounding area
Gabalfa is about 1 mile west of Cardiff, in Cardiff. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Gabalfa is one of 91 places in Cardiff we cover.
Our visits in CF14, CF5 and CF11 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Cefn Road, Court Road and Bacton Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Being close to the A48 and A470, Gabalfa is easy for our technicians to reach. We also cover the places around Gabalfa: Maindy (1 mile east), Gwaun Treoda (1 mile north), Llandaff North (1 mile west), Birchgrove (1 mile north) and Rhiwbina (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Caerau (3 miles south-west), St Mellons (5 miles north-east), Llanrumney (4 miles north-east), Morristown (5 miles south), Cogan (4 miles south) and Old St Mellons (5 miles north-east).
What’s near Gabalfa
We visit homes around Centre for Occupational and Health Psychology, St Joseph's R.C. Primary School and Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf and the streets around them. Also close by are Llandaff Fields (0.7 miles south), The Master Gunner pub (less than half a mile west) and St Mark's Church (within half a mile north-east). For rail, the closest station is Llandaf station, about 1.2 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around University Dental Hospital on Cardiff University (0.7 miles north-east) and Regimental Museum of 1st The Queens Dragoon Guards (0.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Cock Hill and Roath Park Lake.
Your questions about bath repair in Gabalfa
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Usually. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
Is there a call-out fee?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Gabalfa included. Travel is included in the price.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Do you work in Gabalfa?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Gabalfa. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How many areas need work
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material and finish
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Quotes from your pictures
Two or three clear pictures are normally enough. Try to include:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Natural light rather than flash
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
