Newport · Wales
Bath Repair in St Julians
Fixed-price bath repair in St Julians and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from dropped items
- A chip where the taps sit
What affects the price in St Julians
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- How much damage there is
- Access to the area
- The type of damage
- How many items we do on one visit
We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Quotes from your pictures
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Any details about the material
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
How we handle bath repair in St Julians
You do not need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, with the colour mixed on site. We are often asked to fix impact holes in acrylic and chips along the edge of the bath, in roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone.
- Area
- St Julians (NP19, NP20)
- Region
- Newport
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and the bathroom stays as it is. Where the whole surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in St Julians
- Work done at your home or business
- Colour-matched on site
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- One visit for most repairs
Take a look at our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How the visit works
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we are doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. Allow a few hours, depending on the damage.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the following day.
How to prepare
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Have a window or extractor fan available
How to get a price
If you’re in St Julians and want a price, 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.
Related advice
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
St Julians: your questions answered
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If photos don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
When a repair isn’t the answer
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- A steel bath rusted through
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
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Where we work around St Julians
St Julians is about 1 mile north-east of Newport, in Newport. Wherever you are in the NP19 postcode area, a technician comes to you. St Julians is one of 69 towns and villages in Newport we cover. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 76 miles away.
Jobs in NP19 and NP20 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on Tudor Road, Church Road and Sutton Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Other places close to St Julians include Riverside (1 mile south-west), Barnardtown (1 mile south), Summer Hill (1 mile south-east), Crindau (1 mile west) and Maindee (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Rogerstone (3 miles west), Bassaleg (3 miles south-west), Graig (4 miles south-west), Garth (4 miles south-west), Maesglas (3 miles south-west) and Pont Ebbw (3 miles south-west).
Landmarks near St Julians
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Victoria pub, Belle Vue Park and St Julian's School. Other local landmarks include Glan Usk Primary School (under half a mile north-west), Church of SS Julius and Aaron (under half a mile north-east) and Catch22 Include Wales (1.3 miles south-east). The closest station to St Julians is Newport (South Wales) station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Maindee Camp (0.7 miles south-east) and Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths (1.3 miles north-east). Not far away are Brynglas and Somerton.
Work for landlords and builders
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will handle the rest.
If you manage property in St Julians, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
What we’re called out for in St Julians
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips. Fittings cause damage too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
What your quote should include
- When it can be used again
- Whether the price covers travel
- How your room will be protected
- What aftercare is recommended
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
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 generally cheaper.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
