Swansea · Wales
Bath chip & crack repair in Sketty, Swansea
Bath repair for Sketty, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Damage beneath the taps
Repairing versus replacing in Sketty
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Prices start from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Sketty. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why book with us
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Most jobs done in one visit
Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our bath repair in Sketty
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. A repair stops both. We’re frequently asked to fix damage beneath the taps and rust by the waste and overflow, in acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Sketty (SA2)
- Region
- Swansea
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Sketty
Sketty is about 2 miles south-west of Swansea, in Swansea. Customers in Sketty get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your photos, then a visit to do the work. Sketty is one of 153 towns and villages in Swansea we cover.
We work across the SA2 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Queens Road, Vivian Road and Tycoch Road. You’ll find Sketty on the A4118 and A4216, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Sketty: Tycoch (1 mile north), Penyrheol (1 mile west), Garn-Las (1 mile north-west), Carn-glas (1 mile north-west) and Cockett (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Morriston (4 miles north-east), Gorseinon (4 miles north-west), Landore (3 miles north-east), Llwchwr (4 miles north-west), Lisbon (3 miles north-east) and Penderry (3 miles north).
Around Sketty
Around Sketty, we work in homes near Glanmôr School, St Paul's Church and Bishop Gore, among other places. Other local landmarks include Vivian Arms Hotel (under half a mile south-east) and Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Llwynderw (under half a mile south). Sketty’s nearest station is Swansea station, roughly 2.2 miles east. Nearby you will also find Quadrant Shopping Centre (1.9 miles east) and Egypt Centre - Swansea University (0.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Bishop's Wood and Pluck Lake.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- Access to the area
- How much damage there is
- The colour and finish to match
- Doing more than one item at once
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book.
How to get a fixed quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- One picture of the whole bath
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Most customers in Sketty get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Sketty
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Sketty as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
What a repair cannot fix
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
What else we do in Sketty
FAQs for Sketty
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Typically, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Frequently, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
When to call us in Sketty
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On steel and cast iron baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
Common reasons people in Sketty contact us include:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Holes from dropped items
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- A chip where the taps sit
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How long it needs to cure
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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 usually the cheaper route.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
What we do, step by step
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will take it from there. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- We leave it to cure; you can typically use the bath the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Make sure the area is dry
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Getting a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
