Swansea · Wales
Bath chip & crack repair in Ty-draw, Swansea
Bath repair in Ty-draw without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Rust by the waste and overflow
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
How we handle bath repair in Ty-draw
We have repaired just about every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. All of it is repaired where the bath stands with a one-year guarantee. Whether it’s a kit repair that didn’t last and chips along the edge of the bath, we can typically put it right, on whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel alike.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Ty-draw (SA1)
- Area hub
- Swansea
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When a repair is not the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Ty-draw
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
When to call us in Ty-draw
Baths take more knocks than people expect: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
Most people contact us after spotting one of these:
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Chips on the rim or sides
Questions to ask before you book
- How to care for the finish
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether they match the colour on site
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
How it works
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. The job generally runs to a few hours, including clearing up.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- We leave it to cure; you can normally use the bath the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Getting a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Related advice
Our work in Ty-draw
Ty-draw is about 2 miles east of Swansea, in Swansea. Whether you are in the middle of Ty-draw or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Ty-draw is one of 153 towns and villages in Swansea we cover.
Jobs in SA1 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Ty-draw: Cefn Hengoed (1 mile north), Tir-Nest (1 mile west), Pentre'rgaseg (1 mile north-west), Cwm (1 mile north-west) and Bon-y-maen (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Morriston (3 miles north-west), Gorseinon (6 miles west), Uplands (3 miles south-west), Sandfields (3 miles south-west), Cwm Gwyn (3 miles west) and Llwchwr (7 miles west).
Landmarks near Ty-draw
Our customers here include homes close to Bonymaen Inn, Cwmglas Primary School and Cefn Hengoed Community School. The nearest railway station is Llansamlet station, about 1.8 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include The Tramshed (2 miles south-west) and Mount Pleasant Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Cefn-hengoed and Pluck Lake.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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.
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.
Looking after it afterwards
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Rinse it down after each bath
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine without abrasive products.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water cannot get in. Take it off before we arrive.
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Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a fitted bath normally involves a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. Repairing it fixes just the damaged area in one visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ty-draw
- No extra charge for your area
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- We leave the room as we found it
See our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Ty-draw: your questions answered
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
What happens after I send pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
Do you work in Ty-draw?
We do. We send a technician to Ty-draw for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Will I be able to see the repair?
On a glossy bath, you’ll struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire bath and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
