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Bath Repair in Llangattock

Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Llangattock and across Powys. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
  • A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in Llangattock

Llangattock: your questions answered

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

Do you repair coloured baths?

Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Normally, yes. The old repair comes out first.

What happens if you find more damage?

Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Can you price it without visiting?

In nearly every case. If photos don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.

Is it messy?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.

How quickly can you book me in?

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

Bath repair in Llangattock, done in place

A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath. You can normally use the bath the following day. We are often asked to fix deep scratches in acrylic and chips along the edge of the bath, in pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths.

Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Llangattock and across Powys.

Bath enamel chip by the waste, filled and colour matched (before and after)
Location
Llangattock (NP8)
County
Powys
Warranty
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

How to care for the repair

Aftercare is simple:

  • Give the bath a quick rinse after use
  • If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
  • Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
  • Have new chips seen to early

Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.

A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so early repair saves time and money.

Why repair rather than replace?

People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it doesn’t: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Our bath repair starts from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.

Why us?

  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • We leave the room as we found it

Take a look at our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

When we would advise against a repair

Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:

  • Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
  • Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
  • Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.

Surfaces we repair

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

What affects the price in Llangattock

Repairs from £95. You’ll know the full cost before booking. We look at:

  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How many areas need work
  • The type of damage
  • How hard the colour is to match

Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.

How to get a fixed price

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:

  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.

Work for landlords and builders

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Powys and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.

For anyone letting property in or around Llangattock, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.

Llangattock and nearby

Llangattock (Welsh: Llangatwg) is about 5 miles north-east of Ebbw Vale, 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. Llangattock is one of 234 places in Powys we cover. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 68 miles away.

Our visits in NP8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Hillside Road, Plasderwern and Clos Ciliau. Neighbouring places we cover include Pen-y-Dre (1 mile north), Legar (1 mile north-east), Crughywel (1 mile north-east), Cwrt y Gollen (2 miles east) and Glangrwyney (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Brecon (12 miles north-west), Llanfaes (13 miles north-west), Talgarth (11 miles north), Pendre (12 miles north-west) and Llangynidr (4 miles west).

Near you in Llangattock

In Llangattock, that means homes near Church of St Cattwg, Llangattock C.I.W. Primary School and Horse Shoe Inn, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Welsh Brigade Museum (1.5 miles east) and Gilwern Hospital (3.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Llangattock includes Coed Cefn and Pwll Gwy-rhoc.

Map of Llangattock © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should I try a DIY kit first?

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, 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 isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.

How it works

Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a few hours, depending on the damage, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.

  1. First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
  2. Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
  3. We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
  4. The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
  5. The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.

Preparing for the visit

  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Clear the area around the damage

Getting a price

To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.

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Common problems we fix in Llangattock

Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else, with dropped shower heads close behind. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.

Send us a picture if you notice any of these:

  • A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
  • Scuffs and scratches in the surface
  • A hole punched through by something heavy
  • A chip where the taps sit

Questions to ask before you book

  • How changes to the job are handled
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • How to look after the finish
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included

How to compare quotes

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