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Bath Repair in Princes Gate

We travel to Princes Gate for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Rust spots around the plughole
  • Deep scratches in acrylic
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in Princes Gate

How to care for the repair

A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:

  • Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
  • Store metal items away from the bath
  • If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
  • Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale

In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath, avoiding abrasives.

A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.

About our bath repair in Princes Gate

Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and you can generally bathe again the following day. There is no need to book a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. If you’re dealing with scratches you can feel with a fingernail and a kit repair that didn’t last, we can help, whatever the material.

You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we will sort it.

Location
Princes Gate (SA67)
Region
Pembrokeshire
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a chipped, rust-stained bath around the plughole

When a repair isn’t the answer

A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:

  • A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
  • Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
  • A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense

Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.

Materials we work on in Princes Gate

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

What happens on the day

We turn up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
  2. Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
  3. We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
  4. The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
  5. Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.

Before we arrive

  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated

How to get a price

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

Princes Gate and the surrounding area

Princes Gate is about 11 miles east of Haverfordwest, in Pembrokeshire. Customers in Princes Gate get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Princes Gate is one of 223 towns and villages in Pembrokeshire where we work.

Jobs in SA67 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to Princes Gate include Templeton (1 mile south-west), Narberth Bridge (2 miles north-west), Narberth (2 miles north-west), Broom (3 miles south-west) and Cilgeti (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Haverfordwest (11 miles west), Milford Haven (15 miles west), Pembroke (12 miles south-west), Pembroke Dock (12 miles south-west), The Marsh (11 miles west) and Dinbych-y-Pysgod (8 miles south).

What’s near Princes Gate

Typical jobs here are in homes near Parish Church of St.Teilo. The nearest railway station is Narberth station, about 1.5 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Narberth Museum (1.9 miles north-west) and Clyn Pattel Mound (1 mile north-west). Not far away are Middleton Hill.

  • Local facilities include Narberth (1.9 miles north-west)
Map of Princes Gate © OpenStreetMap contributors

Different materials, different repairs

Pressed steel

Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.

Composite and resin

Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.

Common questions in Princes Gate

When can you do it?

Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.

Does someone need to be in?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.

How much does bath repair cost in Princes Gate?

Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You will get a fixed figure before you book.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

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

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

Do the materials smell?

There may be a mild smell during the work.

What happens after I send pictures?

We review the pictures and send a fixed quote.

Do you work in Princes Gate?

Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Princes Gate from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

When to call us in Princes Gate

Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.

You may need us if you’ve spotted:

  • Rust by the waste and overflow
  • Holes from dropped items
  • Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
  • Damage beneath the taps

Questions to ask before you book

  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • How the room is protected while they work

Choosing a repair company

Landlord and trade work in Princes Gate

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Pembrokeshire and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.

Can I fix it myself?

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 normally the cheaper route.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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 often lifts.

How we price bath repair

Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:

  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • The colour and finish to match

Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Send pictures for a quote

Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • A wider photo showing the whole bath
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.

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