Cardiff · Wales
Bath chip & crack repair in Tŷ-rhiw, Cardiff
Problem with your bath in Tŷ-rhiw? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
About our bath repair in Tŷ-rhiw
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. A repair stops both. Typical jobs include chips along the edge of the bath and snagging damage from a refit, in cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- Tŷ-rhiw (CF15)
- Area hub
- Cardiff
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Aftercare tips
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water can’t get in. Remove it before the repair.
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What else we do in Tŷ-rhiw
Honest limits
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
Repairing versus replacing in Tŷ-rhiw
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally involves a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. Repairing it deals only with the damage in one visit. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Why book with us
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Read our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
The process
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. Allow a morning or an afternoon, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking or access
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Clear the area around the damage
Get a quote
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job without visiting.
Related advice
What affects the price in Tŷ-rhiw
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Tŷ-rhiw. What changes the price is:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material
- The size and number of damaged areas
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.
Getting a price from photos
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Something in shot to show the size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- The material, if you know it
- One picture of the whole bath
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Covering Tŷ-rhiw
Tŷ-rhiw is about 3 miles south-west of Caerphilly, in Cardiff. Across the CF15 area, we come to you. Tŷ-rhiw is one of 91 towns and villages in Cardiff where we work.
All of CF15 is within our area. Local streets include Moy Road, Leon Avenue and Brynau Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Tŷ-rhiw include Ffynnon Taf (1 mile west), Gwaelod-y-garth (1 mile south-west), Glan-llyn (1 mile north-west), Georgetown (1 mile south-west) and Tongwynlais (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Cardiff (4 miles south-east), Ely (5 miles south), Castle (5 miles south-east), Adamsdown (6 miles south-east), Roath (6 miles south-east) and Splott (6 miles south-east).
Near you in Tŷ-rhiw
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Anchor Hotel, St Martin's School and Ffynnon Taf Primary School. Tŷ-rhiw has its own railway station: Taffs Well station. A little further out are Castell Coch (0.7 miles south) and Welsh Museum of Health and Medicine (1.9 miles south). Not far away are Garth Wood and Glamorgan Canal / Long Wood.
- Local facilities include St Martins (2.1 miles north-east)
FAQs for Tŷ-rhiw
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.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Usually, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Do you need bath repair in Tŷ-rhiw?
Damage during fitting is very common. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, frequently before anyone notices. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
What your quote should include
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What aftercare is recommended
- When it can be used again
- What preparation is included
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
