Carmarthenshire · Wales

Bath chip & crack repair in Pembrey, Carmarthenshire

Damaged bath in Pembrey? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips along the edge of the bath
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in Pembrey

How we handle bath repair in Pembrey

We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath. Most baths can be used again the following day. We are frequently asked to fix damage beneath the taps and holes from dropped items, across cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic.

All our work comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Carmarthenshire.

Where
Pembrey (SA16)
County
Carmarthenshire
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Broken acrylic bath corner, rebuilt and refinished (before and after)

For landlords and businesses

If you manage property in Pembrey, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll price them together.

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Pembrey questions

Do you repair coloured baths?

Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.

Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?

In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so we need access under the bath.

Do you charge for travel?

No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

How invisible is a bath repair?

On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.

Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?

In most cases. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.

Can you redo an old repair?

Yes, we do this frequently. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.

Are you accredited?

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

Honest limits

A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:

  • Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
  • Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
  • A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed

Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.

Materials we repair

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

About Pembrey

Pembrey (Welsh: Pen-bre) is about 5 miles west of Llanelli, in Carmarthenshire. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Pembrey is one of 195 towns and villages in Carmarthenshire where we work.

Every address in SA16 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as Randell Square, Maes y Cwrt and Danlan Park and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Furnace (1 mile east), Pembrey and Burry Port Town (1 mile south-east), Burry Port (1 mile east), Achddu (1 mile east) and Y Graig (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Llanelli (5 miles east), Carmarthen (12 miles north), Llanelli Rural (5 miles east), Bigyn (6 miles east), Wern (5 miles east) and Ammanford (14 miles north-east).

Local landmarks in Pembrey

Typical jobs here are in homes near Ysgol Glan-Y-Mor School, Pembrey C.P. School and St Illtyd's Church, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Pembrey & Burry Port station, about 1.3 miles east. Nearby you will also find Waun Twmpath Motte (2.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Cwm Ivy Woods and Mynydd Pen-bre.

Map of Pembrey © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we do, step by step

From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.

  1. First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
  2. Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
  3. The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
  4. We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
  5. Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Open a window if you can
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children

Ask for a price

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.

Get a fixed quote

Advice

Repairing versus replacing in Pembrey

Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of 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-year guarantee on every repair
  • Colour-matched on site
  • One price list for the whole UK
  • Most jobs done in one visit

Take a look at our pricing or bath cost comparison.

Repairs by material

Acrylic

Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.

What bath repair costs

Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:

  • The material and finish
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • The type of damage

A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Quotes from your pictures

Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:

  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • A photo taken from further back

If you are in Pembrey and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Do you need bath repair in Pembrey?

Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.

Send us a picture if you notice any of these:

  • Snagging damage from a refit
  • Rust spots around the plughole
  • Holes from dropped items
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail

What to look for in a quote

  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • How your room will be protected
  • What preparation is included

10 questions to ask before you book

DIY repairs versus a professional job

A DIY attempt is not 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 pictures.

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.

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