Cardiff · Wales
Bath chip & crack repair in Nantgarw, Cardiff
Our repair technicians come to Nantgarw for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Bath repair at your home in Nantgarw
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes is repaired in place. Nothing is unplumbed, your tiles stay as they are, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. Common call-outs are for cracks in an acrylic bath and a chip where the taps sit, in cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Nantgarw (CF15)
- Area hub
- Cardiff
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take a morning or an afternoon, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
How to get a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
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DIY kit or professional repair?
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 the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
For landlords and businesses
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Cardiff and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Keeping it looking good
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Have new chips seen to early
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine, avoiding abrasives.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water cannot get in. Take it off before we arrive.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- The colour and finish to match
- What kind of damage it is
- Access to the area
- The size and number of damaged areas
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
How to get a fixed quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Something in shot to show the size
- Natural light rather than flash
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Nantgarw: your questions answered
What happens if you find more damage?
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. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. If photos do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
What do you need from me?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
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Repair or replace in Nantgarw?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it’s done in one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Nantgarw
- One price list for the entire UK
- No need to remove anything
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Honest limits
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Nantgarw
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Our work in Nantgarw
Nantgarw is about 2 miles south-west of Caerphilly, in Cardiff. Whether you are in the middle of Nantgarw or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We cover all 91 towns and villages in Cardiff, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our repair technicians cover all of CF15. Whether you live on Queensway, Tai Duffryn and Parc-y-Nant or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Nantgarw: Glan-llyn (1 mile south), Groes-wen (1 mile north), Watford Park (1 mile north-east), Tŷ-rhiw (1 mile south) and Ffynnon Taf (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Cardiff (6 miles south-east), Ely (6 miles south), Castle (6 miles south-east), Adamsdown (7 miles south-east), Roath (7 miles south-east) and Splott (7 miles south-east).
What’s near Nantgarw
Around Nantgarw, we work in homes near Ffynnon Taf Primary School, St. Cenydd Community School and Cross Keys pub, among other places. The closest station to Nantgarw is Trefforest Estate station, about 1 mile west. Nearby you’ll also find University of South Wales Art Collection Museum (3.1 miles north-west) and St Martins (2 miles east). The countryside around Nantgarw includes Craig yr Allt and Glamorgan Canal / Long Wood.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
