Pembrokeshire · Wales
Bath chip & crack repair in Porthgain, Pembrokeshire
Problem with your bath in Porthgain? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
How to look after the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, just sensible cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams.
A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.
Bath repair in Porthgain, done in place
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, generally in a single visit. Common call-outs are for chips along the edge of the bath and chips under the taps, on pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Porthgain as everywhere else we work.
- Area
- Porthgain (SA62)
- County
- Pembrokeshire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Porthgain and the surrounding area
Porthgain is about 13 miles north-west of Haverfordwest, in Pembrokeshire. Customers in Porthgain get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Porthgain is one of 223 towns and villages in Pembrokeshire where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here: SA62. Nearby, we also work in Llanrhian (1 mile south), Croes-goch (1 mile south-east), Trefin (2 miles east), Penparc (2 miles east) and Y Sgwâr (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Haverfordwest (13 miles south-east), The Marsh (14 miles south-east), Fishguard (9 miles east), Goodwick (9 miles north-east), Fishguard and Goodwick (9 miles east) and Penyraber (9 miles east).
What’s near Porthgain
Around Porthgain, we work in homes near Church Of St Rhian and The Sloop Inn. A little further out are Y Castell (4.4 miles south). Not far away are Ynys-fach.
DIY kit or professional repair?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
What affects the price in Porthgain
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Access to the area
- The material and finish
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Porthgain. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Getting a price from photos
Phone pictures are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- A picture taken from further back
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any details about the material
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
What happens on the day
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. It normally takes a few hours, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the day after.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Open a window if you can
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
For a price in Porthgain, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
When to call us in Porthgain
Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage is not always spotted until later. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A chipped rim or side
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Damage beneath the taps
- Impact holes in acrylic
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What aftercare is recommended
- What protection goes down before work starts
Porthgain questions
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Usually, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
What information do you need?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like is not cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Porthgain
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Colour-matched on site
- One visit for most repairs
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Read our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Landlord and trade work in Porthgain
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
