Merthyr Tydfil · Wales
Bath chip & crack repair in Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil
Damaged bath in Gurnos? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Holes from dropped items
Repairing versus replacing in Gurnos
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and you keep the bath you chose. Where the entire surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Prices start from £95. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
What you get with us
- Everything repaired in place
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Most jobs done in one visit
Read our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our bath repair in Gurnos
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and the bath is back in use the following day. You won’t need a plumber or tiler, because the bath does not move. We work on cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic, and common reasons people contact us are hairline or through cracks in acrylic and rusty patches near the plughole.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Gurnos (CF47, CF48)
- County
- Merthyr Tydfil
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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What your bath is made of matters
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, which makes it well worth repairing.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
How it works
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a few hours. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- 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.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
Before we arrive
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
How to get a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Advice
About Gurnos
Gurnos is about 19 miles north-east of Bridgend, in Merthyr Tydfil. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We cover 52 places in Merthyr Tydfil, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 80 miles away.
Our visits in CF47 and CF48 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on Oak Road, Palm Road and Clover Road. Being close to the A465 and A4102, Gurnos is easy for our technicians to reach. Other places close to Gurnos include Merthyr Tydfil (1 mile south-east), The Quar (1 mile south), Park (1 mile south-west), Penydarren (1 mile east) and Morgantown (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Treharris (7 miles south-east), Nelson (8 miles south-east), Pentwynberth-lwyd (8 miles south-east), Trelewis (8 miles south-east), Aberfan (5 miles south) and Troedyrhiw (4 miles south-east). Gurnos is among the bigger towns we cover in Merthyr Tydfil.
Local landmarks in Gurnos
In Gurnos, that means homes near Williams' Memorial Independent Chapel, St Aloysius Primary School and The Guest Keen. Also close by are The Rose & Crown pub (0.5 miles south) and Bishop Hedley High School (within half a mile east). For rail, the closest station is Merthyr Tydfil station, about 1 mile south. Other landmarks nearby include Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery (less than half a mile south-west) and Morlais Castle (1.2 miles north). Not far away are Pentwyn and Morlais Hill.
Common problems we fix in Gurnos
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal will start to rust.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Damage beneath the taps
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Questions to ask before you book
- How the colour is matched
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What happens if they find more damage
- What preparation is included
How to look after the repair
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine.
A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
What a repair can’t fix
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Gurnos
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Questions from Gurnos
What areas do you cover?
The entire UK, including all of Merthyr Tydfil. Send your postcode with your photos and we will offer you dates.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Typically. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Gurnos.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
How much does bath repair cost in Gurnos?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your CF47 postcode.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Gurnos. The price depends on:
- How many areas need work
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The material
- How hard the colour is to match
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Send photos for a quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- Natural light rather than flash
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A photo taken from further back
For a price in Gurnos, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Can I fix it myself?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
