Herefordshire · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Hay, Herefordshire
Bath repair in Hay without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
Bath repair at your home in Hay
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath. Most baths can be used again the day after. We work on acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel, and common reasons people contact us are chips under the taps and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Hay (HR3)
- Region
- Herefordshire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Signs you need bath repair in Hay
Rust tends to begin where water collects, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- A chip where the taps sit
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What prep work is covered
What else we do in Hay
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
There is nothing special to do after a repair, beyond gentle cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams and rinse after use.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and it can start to leak underneath.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Doing more than one item at once
- The type of damage
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- The material, if you know it
For most jobs, pictures 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.
What happens on the day
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes two to three hours for most chips, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Getting a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll say right away if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
Where we work around Hay
Hay is about 14 miles north-east of Brecon, in Herefordshire. Jobs in Hay are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Hay is one of 255 towns and villages in Herefordshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Hay to Birmingham (59 miles away).
Every address in HR3 is covered. Local streets include Forest Road, Brecon Road and Castle Lane, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Hay, we cover Y Gelli Gandryll (1 mile north-east), Cusop (1 mile east), Clyro (1 mile north-west), Llanigon (1 mile south-west) and Glasbury (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Kington (10 miles north-east), Credenhill (14 miles east), Clehonger (14 miles east), Weobley (13 miles north-east) and Kingstone (13 miles east).
What’s near Hay
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Mary's Church, No.11 (Seven Stars) Broad Street pub and Hay-On-Wye C.P. School. Other landmarks nearby include Hay Castle (less than half a mile north-east). For a walk, there is Glasbury oxbow and Monk's Well Hill.
What a repair can’t fix
A repair is not always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. We cannot fix:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Hay
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
For landlords and businesses
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Common questions in Hay
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we are working, which fades afterwards.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes, we do this frequently. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Do you cover Hay?
We do. We send a technician to Hay for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Repair or replace: which is better?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it’s done in one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why us?
- One visit for most repairs
- We leave the room as we found it
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
