Rhondda Cynon Taff · Wales
Bath chip & crack repair in Upper Boat, Rhondda Cynon Taff
We travel to Upper Boat for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped rim or side
- Snagging damage from a refit
Bath repair in Upper Boat without replacing anything
We see every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. Each is repaired in place with a one-year guarantee. We are often asked to fix rusty patches near the plughole and deep scratches in acrylic, across pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Where
- Upper Boat (CF37, CF38, CF15)
- Area hub
- Rhondda Cynon Taff
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When we would advise against a repair
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Covering Upper Boat
Upper Boat is about 2 miles south-east of Pontypridd, in Rhondda Cynon Taff. Across the CF37 area, we come to you. We cover 133 places in Rhondda Cynon Taff.
Jobs in CF37, CF38 and CF15 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Jobs here include addresses on Tonteg Road, Severn Road and Bridge Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Eglwysilan (1 mile north), Nantgarw (1 mile south-east), Groes-wen (1 mile east), Abertridwr (2 miles north-east) and Glan-llyn (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Aberdare (12 miles north-west), Mountain Ash (8 miles north-west), Tonypandy (7 miles north-west), Rhondda (9 miles north-west), Porth (6 miles north-west) and Mountain Ash East (8 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Upper Boat
Our clients here include homes close to Ysgol Gyfun Garth Olwg, Upper Boat Inn and Hawthorn Primary School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Upper Boat itself: Trefforest Estate station. Well-known places in the area include Crege Castle (3 miles south-west) and University of South Wales Art Collection Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Glamorgan Canal / Long Wood and Mynydd Meio.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Signs you need bath repair in Upper Boat
Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, often before anyone notices. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Chips caused by builders
- Rust spots around the plughole
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
Comparing quotes
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How your room will be protected
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What aftercare is recommended
How it works
The work is clean and fairly quiet. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes two to three hours for most chips. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Related advice
For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details.
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Places near Upper Boat
What else we do in Upper Boat
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath without abrasive products.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
FAQs for Upper Boat
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Generally the following day. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Frequently, if there’s access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Mention it when you send pictures.
Is a bath repair permanent?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Access to the area
- What the surface is made of
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed quote
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Natural light rather than flash
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
