Powys · Wales

Bath Repair in Maesyfed

Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Maesyfed, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Deep scratches in acrylic
  • Chips under the taps
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book bath repair in Maesyfed

Bath repair in Maesyfed, done in place

It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. A repair stops both. Whether it’s snagging damage from a refit and damage beneath the taps, we can usually put it right.

You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll sort it.

Location
Maesyfed (LD8)
County
Powys
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Price
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Rusty chip next to a bath plughole, before and after repair

FAQs for Maesyfed

Do you repair coloured baths?

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

Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?

In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.

What information do you need?

A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.

Will you leave a mess?

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

Is a bath repair permanent?

A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.

What if the damage is worse than the photos show?

Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

How quickly can you book me in?

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

Should you replace it?

If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and the bathroom stays as it is. If the whole surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we’ll tell you. Prices start from £95. 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 us?

  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do

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

Honest limits

To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:

  • A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
  • A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
  • Metal that has corroded all the way through

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

Surfaces we repair

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

Signs you need bath repair in Maesyfed

Rust tends to begin where water collects, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.

These are the problems we are asked about most:

  • Snagging damage from a refit
  • A chipped rim or side
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
  • A hole punched through by something heavy

Comparing quotes

  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • If travel is included in the price
  • What aftercare is recommended

Choosing a repair company

What affects the price in Maesyfed

Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Maesyfed. What changes the price is:

  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • The material and finish
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it

The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.

How to get a fixed quote

Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • One picture of the whole bath
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area

Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.

Maesyfed and the surrounding area

Maesyfed (Welsh: New Radnor) is about 20 miles south of Y Drenewydd, in Powys. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our technicians cover all 234 towns and villages in Powys. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 56 miles away.

Our technicians cover all of LD8. That includes homes on High Street, Water Street and Broad Street. Other places close to Maesyfed include New Radnor (1 mile west), Old Radnor (2 miles south-east), Burlingjobb (3 miles south-east), Evenjobb (3 miles east) and Llanbella (5 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Llandrindod Wells (10 miles west), Knighton (8 miles north-east), Llanfair-ym-Muallt (12 miles south-west), Presteigne (7 miles east) and Llanelwedd (12 miles south-west).

Local landmarks in Maesyfed

We visit homes around Radnor Arms, Radnor Valley C.P. School and St Mary's Church. Further afield, we also cover the area around New Radnor Castle (less than half a mile north-west) and Harpton and Wolfpits (1.1 miles south). For a walk, there is Knowle Hill and Hindwell Pool.

Map of Maesyfed © OpenStreetMap contributors

Aftercare tips

To keep it looking its best:

  • Do not leave a fresh chip for long
  • Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
  • Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
  • Don’t scrub with anything abrasive

Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.

If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.

How the visit works

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. Once we’re there, the work takes a few hours in most cases. We leave the room clean.

  1. Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
  2. We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
  3. Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
  4. We match both the colour and the shine.
  5. We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.

Before we arrive

  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Have a window or extractor fan available

Ask for a price

To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

Different materials, different repairs

Acrylic

Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.

Composite and resin

Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.

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