Carmarthenshire · Wales
Bath chip & crack repair in Stradey, Carmarthenshire
We travel to Stradey for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
How we handle bath repair in Stradey
You don’t 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. Our repair technicians work on whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and pressed steel enamel, and people most frequently call us about cracks in an acrylic bath and a chip where the taps sit.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after the visit.
- Area
- Stradey (SA15)
- Area hub
- Carmarthenshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in Stradey?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Stradey
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- We leave the room as we found it
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Same prices wherever you are
See our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
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Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
When to call us in Stradey
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Chips under the taps
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
What to look for in a quote
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether they match the colour on site
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
Keeping it looking good
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Have new chips seen to early
- Store metal items away from the bath
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so early repair keeps the cost down.
What a repair cannot fix
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Stradey
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
What affects the price in Stradey
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- What kind of damage it is
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many areas need work
- Whether we combine several jobs
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
How to get a fixed quote
Two or three clear pictures are usually enough. Try to include:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Details of any past repairs
- One picture of the entire bath
For a price in Stradey, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
How the visit works
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours, depending on the damage, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Getting a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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About Stradey
Stradey is about 1 mile north-west of Llanelli Rural, in Carmarthenshire. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our repair technicians cover 195 places in Carmarthenshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Jobs in SA15 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Jobs here include addresses on Cwmbach Road, Stradey Road and Denham Avenue and the roads around them. If you are just outside Stradey, we cover Furnace (1 mile east), Cwmbach (1 mile north-west), Sandy (1 mile south), Pentre-poeth (1 mile east) and Tŷ'r-frân (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Carmarthen (13 miles north-west), Ammanford (11 miles north-east), Burry Port (3 miles west), Betws (11 miles north-east), Pembrey and Burry Port Town (4 miles west) and Cefncaeau (3 miles east).
What’s near Stradey
We visit homes around Hall Street English Methodist Church, Ysgol Gyfun y Strade and Pentip V.A. C.I.W. Primary School. You will also find Stradey Arms (0.5 miles east) and Millennium Coastal Park (0.9 miles south-west). The nearest railway station is Llanelli station, roughly 1.5 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Parc Howard Museum (0.8 miles east) and Llanelli Old Castle (0.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre and Pen Waun Twmpath.
Stradey: your questions answered
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
Which areas do you work in?
All of Carmarthenshire, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Are there extra charges for Stradey?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is a bath repair durable?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send pictures.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
