Newport · Wales
Bath Repair for Pen-y-lan homes
Bath repair for Pen-y-lan, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Bath repair in Pen-y-lan, done in place
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it’s level with the surrounding surface. We regularly repair pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and people most frequently call us about cracks in an acrylic bath and rust spots around the plughole.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Pen-y-lan (NP10)
- Area hub
- Newport
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
How the visit works
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the work takes a few hours, depending on the damage. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Getting a price
For a price in Pen-y-lan, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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Also in Pen-y-lan
Signs you need bath repair in Pen-y-lan
Baths take more knocks than people expect: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Chips under the taps
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Impact holes in acrylic
Before you book anyone
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Who will actually do the work
For landlords and businesses
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Pen-y-lan use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Honest limits
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
About Pen-y-lan
Pen-y-lan is about 4 miles south-west of Newport, in Newport. Across the NP10 area, we come to you. Pen-y-lan is one of 69 places in Newport where we work. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 80 miles away.
Our repair technicians cover all of NP10. We also travel to Michaelston-y-Fedw (1 mile west), Castleton (1 mile south), Graig (1 mile north), Pentrepoeth (1 mile north) and Garth (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (4 miles north-east), Victoria (4 miles north-east), Stow Hill (3 miles north-east), Maindee (5 miles north-east), Gold Tops (4 miles north-east) and Summer Hill (5 miles north-east).
Near you in Pen-y-lan
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Coach and Horses PH pub, Bassaleg School and Parish Church Of St Michael, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Pye Corner station, roughly 2 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Wentloog Castle (1.1 miles south-west) and Tredegar House Museum (1.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include The Mount.
Repairing versus replacing in Pen-y-lan
Replacing a fitted bath usually means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and getting rid of the old bath. Repairing it fixes just the damaged area in a single visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
What you get with us
- One price list for the entire UK
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Colour-matched on site
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Read our prices page or bath cost comparison.
Pen-y-lan: your questions answered
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Do you cover the whole of Newport?
We work UK-wide, and that includes Pen-y-lan. Prices don’t change with location.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. There is no charge for travel to Pen-y-lan. The price comes down to:
- The material
- Access to the area
- The type of damage
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed price
You can take the pictures on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We will say right away whether it can be repaired.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
