Pembrokeshire · Wales

Bath chip & crack repair in Hakin, Pembrokeshire

We travel to Hakin for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Cracks in an acrylic bath
  • Rust spots around the plughole
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book bath repair in Hakin

What your bath is made of matters

Acrylic

Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.

Cast iron

A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.

How we handle bath repair in Hakin

A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day. If you are dealing with a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and a cracked acrylic bath, we can help.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.

Area
Hakin (SA73)
Area hub
Pembrokeshire
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Acrylic bath corner rebuilt by Surface Doctor, before and after

Honest limits

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:

  • A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
  • A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
  • Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below

Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.

Materials we work on in Hakin

  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Cast iron enamel
  • Acrylic

Repairing versus replacing in Hakin

Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Why Hakin customers choose us

  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • No need to remove anything
  • Colour-matched on site
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish

Take a look at our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

How we price bath repair

Repairs from £95. We price every job individually. What matters most is:

  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • What kind of damage it is
  • How many areas need work

Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

How to get a fixed price

You can take the photos on your phone. Just ensure we can see:

  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before

Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Hakin, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Hakin

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.

Hakin and the surrounding area

Hakin is about 33 miles west of Carmarthen, in Pembrokeshire. We travel to clients in Hakin and nearby villages, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Hakin is one of 223 towns and villages in Pembrokeshire we cover.

Postcode districts we cover here: SA73. From Gwili Road, Picton Road and Church Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Hakin include Haven's Head (1 mile north-east), Hubberston (1 mile north-west), Milford Haven (1 mile east), Liddeston (1 mile north) and Gellyswick (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Haverfordwest (7 miles north-east), Pembroke (6 miles south-east), Pembroke Dock (5 miles east), The Marsh (7 miles north-east), Dinbych-y-Pysgod (15 miles east) and The Green (15 miles east).

Near you in Hakin

In Hakin, that means homes near Milford Haven School, St David's Church and The Avondale Hotel. Hakin has its own railway station: Milford Haven station. Nearby you’ll also find Castle Pill (1.5 miles east) and South Pembrokeshire Hospital (4.1 miles east). Not far away are North Hill and Hubberstown Pill.

Map of Hakin © OpenStreetMap contributors

Can I fix it myself?

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.

How the visit works

Visits start with a quick look at the job together. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. Allow two to three hours for most chips, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.

  1. Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
  3. We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
  4. We match both the colour and the shine.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, usually the next day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Clear the area around the damage

Get a quote

If you are in Hakin and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Get a free quote

Advice

When to call us in Hakin

Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • A kit repair that didn’t last
  • Damage beneath the taps
  • Chips on the rim or sides
  • Snagging damage from a refit

What your quote should include

  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • Who will actually do the work
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show

Choosing a repair company

Your questions about bath repair in Hakin

Will I be able to see the repair?

The goal is a repair that blends in. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference.

Do you cover Hakin?

We do. We send a technician to Hakin for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

What does bath repair cost?

Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Is there any odour?

It depends on the job, but often a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

How soon can you come?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.

Can you repair a failed DIY repair?

Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

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