Ceredigion · Wales
Bath chip & crack repair in Pen-dre, Ceredigion
Damaged bath in Pen-dre? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Impact holes in acrylic
Common questions in Pen-dre
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Usually, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a picture.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Is a bath repair durable?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Bath repair at your home in Pen-dre
Repairing baths is what we do most. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, generally in a single visit. If you’re dealing with holes from dropped items and rust by the waste and overflow, we can typically put it right.
You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Pen-dre (SY23)
- County
- Ceredigion
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a morning or an afternoon. We clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, usually the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Getting a price
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We will say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
Do you need bath repair in Pen-dre?
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal will start to rust.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- A chip where the taps sit
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Holes from dropped items
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Before booking anyone
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What protection goes down before work starts
Nearby places to Pen-dre
What else we do in Pen-dre
Should I try a DIY kit first?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
Work for landlords and builders
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Ceredigion and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How many items we do on one visit
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book.
Quotes from your photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Where you are, by postcode
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One picture of the whole bath
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
What a repair cannot fix
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- A steel bath rusted through
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Should you replace it?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is frequently needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Pen-dre
- One visit for most repairs
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Take a look at our full price list and bath cost comparison.
About Pen-dre
Pen-dre is about 1 mile south-east of Aberystwyth, in Ceredigion. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Pen-dre is one of 125 places in Ceredigion where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here: SY23. Whether you live on Brynrheidol and Clos Llety Gwyn or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. We also travel to Llanbadarn Fawr (1 mile west), Waunfawr (1 mile north), Penparcau (1 mile west), Caeffynnon (1 mile west) and Comins Coch (1 mile north).
Around Pen-dre
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Padarn's Church, Ysgol Llwyn Yr Eos and Lluest Gwilym. Other local landmarks include Gogerddan Arms (0.5 miles north-west) and Ysgol Penglais (0.9 miles north-west). The nearest railway station is Aberystwyth station, about 1.6 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Crugyn Dimai (1.4 miles south-west) and Parsel Canol (1.4 miles east). For a walk, there is Tair Llyn west and Penglais Nature Park.
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