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Bath chip & crack repair in Llanddew, Powys

Bath repair for Llanddew, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then we come to you.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A hole punched through by something heavy
  • A cracked acrylic bath
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair near Llanddew

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Cast iron

A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.

Acrylic

An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.

Bath repair in Llanddew, done in place

Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. There is no plumbing to disconnect, the tiles aren’t touched, and the repaired area is colour matched so it blends in. We’re frequently asked to fix a cracked acrylic bath and chips caused by builders, across whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and acrylic.

All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee.

Location
Llanddew (LD3)
Area hub
Powys
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Rusty chip next to a bath plughole, before and after repair

For landlords and businesses

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Powys and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

What we can’t put right

To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:

  • Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
  • Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
  • Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.

Materials we repair

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

How it works

You do not need to empty the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and start once you are happy with the plan. It normally takes a morning or an afternoon, and you can get on with other things while we are there.

  1. We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
  2. The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
  3. We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
  4. We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
  5. Once it has cured, typically by the day after, the bath is ready to use.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before

Get a quote

Send us photos of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you are in Llanddew, and we will come back with a fixed quote.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

FAQs for Llanddew

Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?

Usually, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.

Do the materials smell?

There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.

Is a bath repair permanent?

Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.

How soon can you come?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

Do I have to be there?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.

Do you charge for travel?

No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Most of the time. Tell us what was done before.

Signs you need bath repair in Llanddew

Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move until the acrylic gives way.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
  • Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
  • Holes from dropped items
  • Deep scratches in acrylic

Comparing quotes

  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • How your room will be protected
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • Whether the price covers travel

10 questions to ask before booking

Llanddew and the surrounding area

Llanddew is about 14 miles north of Tredegar, in Powys. 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. We work in all 234 towns and villages in Powys, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Llanddew to Birmingham (72 miles away).

All of LD3 is covered. We also travel to Pendre (1 mile south-west), Brecon (2 miles south-west), Llanfaes (2 miles south-west), Talachddu (2 miles north-east) and Felinfach (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Llanfair-ym-Muallt (13 miles north), Crughywel (13 miles south-east), Talgarth (6 miles east), Llanelwedd (13 miles north), Llangynidr (9 miles south-east) and Llanwrtyd Wells (15 miles north-west).

Around Llanddew

In Llanddew, that means homes near Church of Saint David and the streets around them. A little further out are Brecon War Memorial Hospital (1.4 miles south) and Llanddew Castle (under half a mile south-west). The countryside around Llanddew includes Oakland Hill and Ty Mawr Pool.

  • Other local spots include St Mary (1.6 miles south)
Map of Llanddew © OpenStreetMap contributors

How we price bath repair

Prices start from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We look at:

  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • The material
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear

The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.

Send pictures for a quote

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:

  • The material, if you know it
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Natural light rather than flash

For a price in Llanddew, pictures 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.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

Keeping it looking good

Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:

  • Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
  • Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
  • Have new chips seen to early
  • Rinse it down after each bath

Look after the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.

Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, to keep water out. Remove it before the repair.

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