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Bath chip & crack repair in Rhiwderin, Newport
Bath repair in Rhiwderin without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips under the taps
- Holes from dropped items
Bath repair in Rhiwderin without replacing anything
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a repair that’s smooth, sound and hard to spot. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. We’re frequently asked to fix holes from dropped items and chips caused by builders, in cast iron enamel, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Rhiwderin (NP10)
- Area hub
- Newport
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Common questions in Rhiwderin
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, very often. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Usually, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
What happens after I send pictures?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Which areas do you work in?
We cover the entire UK, including Rhiwderin and the rest of Newport. Just include your postcode and we’ll confirm dates.
What a repair can’t fix
Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
Should you replace it?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and the bathroom stays as it is. Where the entire surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
What you get with us
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- One price list for the entire UK
- A fixed quote before booking
- Colour mixed on the day to match
See our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What we do, step by step
We begin by going over the job with you. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. It normally takes a few hours, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, generally the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Get a quote
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
Towns and villages near Rhiwderin
What else we do in Rhiwderin
Work for landlords and builders
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Rhiwderin use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Newport and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. There is no charge for travel to Rhiwderin. The price comes down to:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Access to the area
A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Send photos for a quote
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- The material, if you know it
- A photo taken from further back
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Rhiwderin and nearby
Rhiwderin is about 1 mile south-west of Rogerstone, in Newport. Whether you are in the middle of Rhiwderin or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Rhiwderin is one of 69 places in Newport where we work. We work right across the region, from Rhiwderin to Birmingham (79 miles away).
Our visits in NP10 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Berkley Road, Grovenor Road and Pentre Tai Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Rhiwderin sits on or near the A468, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we cover Graig (1 mile south-east), Garth (1 mile east), Pentrepoeth (1 mile south-east), Bassaleg (1 mile east) and Rogerstone (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (3 miles east), Victoria (4 miles east), Stow Hill (3 miles east), Maindee (4 miles east), Gold Tops (3 miles east) and Summer Hill (4 miles east).
Around Rhiwderin
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Rhiwderin Inn, Church of Saint Basil and Pentrepoeth C.P. School. Also close by are Bassaleg School (1.2 miles south-east) and Rhiwderin Free Presbyterian Church (less than half a mile east). Rhiwderin’s nearest station is Rogerstone station, roughly 1 mile north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Tredegar House Museum (2.2 miles south-east) and St Woolos Hospital (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Rhiwderin include Pen Ffynnon-oer.
Do you need bath repair in Rhiwderin?
A cracked acrylic bath usually wasn’t supported properly. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the base flex.
People normally call us when they notice one of these:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Holes from dropped items
- Chips on the rim or sides
Before you book anyone
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What prep work is covered
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How to look after the finish
Looking after it afterwards
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, just sensible cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and give it a rinse after each bath.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and it can start to leak underneath.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
