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Bath chip & crack repair in Thornton, Pembrokeshire
Local bath repair for Thornton: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Rust spots around the plughole
Repairs by material
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.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
Bath repair at your home in Thornton
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and the bath is back in use the next day. There’s no need to book a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. We work on cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and common reasons people contact us are hairline or through cracks in acrylic and scratches you can feel with a fingernail.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Pembrokeshire.
- Location
- Thornton (SA73)
- Region
- Pembrokeshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water can’t get in. Remove it before the repair.
FAQs for Thornton
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
What happens if you find more damage?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes, we do this frequently. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
Is a bath repair durable?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
Honest limits
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Thornton
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Covering Thornton
Thornton is about 1 mile north of Milford Haven, in Pembrokeshire. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Thornton is one of 223 towns and villages in Pembrokeshire we cover.
Jobs in SA73 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover include Priory (1 mile south), Liddeston (1 mile south-west), Steynton (1 mile east), Haven's Head (1 mile south) and Milford Haven (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Haverfordwest (6 miles north-east), Pembroke (7 miles south-east), Pembroke Dock (5 miles south-east), The Marsh (6 miles north-east), Dinbych-y-Pysgod (15 miles east) and The Green (15 miles east).
Around Thornton
Our clients here include homes close to St Francis V.R.C. School, Church Of St Peter & St Cewydd and The Priory Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Milford Haven station, about 1 mile south of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around South Pembrokeshire Hospital (4.4 miles south-east) and Castle Pill (1.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Hubberstown Pill and Boltonhill.
Why repair rather than replace?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: tiles along the rim normally crack when it comes out, a new panel is often needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Thornton. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Thornton
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
When to call us in Thornton
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being 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.
Clients typically contact us about:
- A chip where the taps sit
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Comparing quotes
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What preparation is included
How the visit works
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you’re not left guessing. On site, it takes a few hours, depending on the damage for most jobs. We leave the room clean and you will know when it can be used.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- Once it has cured, normally by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Get a quote
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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What affects the price in Thornton
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- Doing more than one item at once
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How many areas need work
Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Send photos for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Something in shot to show the size
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
For a price in Thornton, 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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
