Ceredigion · Wales
Bath chip & crack repair in Pentre-llyn, Ceredigion
Fixed-price bath repair in Pentre-llyn and the surrounding area, usually in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A kit repair that didn’t last
What we’re called out for in Pentre-llyn
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 steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal will start to rust.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- A chip where the taps sit
- Rusty patches near the plughole
What your quote should include
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How soon you can use it again
How we handle bath repair in Pentre-llyn
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. We work on pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths, and the jobs we see most are rust by the waste and overflow and chips on the rim or sides.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Pentre-llyn (SY23)
- County
- Ceredigion
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Pentre-llyn
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Why Pentre-llyn customers choose us
- We leave the room as we found it
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- A fixed quote before you book
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Take a look at our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Also near Pentre-llyn
Other services in Pentre-llyn
When we would advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Pentre-llyn
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The material and finish
- What kind of damage it is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Getting a price from photos
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- Any details about the material
- Natural light rather than flash
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
About Pentre-llyn
Pentre-llyn is about 32 miles west of Y Drenewydd, in Ceredigion. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Pentre-llyn is one of 125 places in Ceredigion we cover.
Jobs in SY23 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on Cwm Aur and Talar Deg. We also cover the places around Pentre-llyn: Llanilar (1 mile east), Llanfarian (2 miles north-west), Chancery (3 miles west), Blaenplwyf (3 miles west) and Moriah (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Aberystwyth (4 miles north-west), Trefechan (4 miles north-west), Aberaeron (13 miles south-west), Penparcau (4 miles north-west), Caeffynnon (4 miles north-west) and Llanbadarn Fawr (4 miles north).
What’s near Pentre-llyn
In Pentre-llyn, that means homes near Ysgol Gynradd Llanilar, The Falcon Inn and Church of Saint Ilar. The nearest railway station is Aberystwyth station, about 4.5 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Bryn-Eithyn Hall Folk Museum (2.8 miles north-west) and Pen-y-Castell Hillfort (0.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Pentre-llyn include Tair Llyn west and Pen Meillionen.
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Have new chips seen to early
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine without abrasive products.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so it pays to deal with it early.
The process
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If anything looks different from your photos, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures 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.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
How to get a price
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Work for landlords and builders
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Pentre-llyn use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
Pentre-llyn: your questions answered
When can I have a bath again?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
How much does bath repair cost in Pentre-llyn?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Pentre-llyn included. Travel is included in the price.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Repairs by material
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 repair chips early.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
