Torfaen · Wales
Bath Repair for Upper Race homes
Problem with your bath in Upper Race? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
Upper Race questions
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, very often. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Often, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a picture.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Which areas do you work in?
The whole UK, including all of Torfaen. Send your postcode with your photos and we will offer you dates.
Bath repair in Upper Race, done in place
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in a single visit. Whether it’s a cracked acrylic bath and a chip where the taps sit, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will sort it.
- Where
- Upper Race (NP4)
- Area hub
- Torfaen
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Rinse it down after each bath
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
Different materials, different repairs
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 bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
For landlords and businesses
If you manage property in Upper Race, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- The colour and finish to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The size and number of damaged areas
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Quotes from your photos
Two or three clear pictures are normally enough. Try to include:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Any details about the material
- A picture taken from further back
- One sharp close-up of the damage
To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
When a repair is not the answer
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
Covering Upper Race
Upper Race is about 1 mile south-west of Pontypool, in Torfaen. Whether you are in the middle of Upper Race or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our repair technicians cover all 67 towns and villages across Torfaen. Our jobs stretch from Upper Race to Birmingham (73 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: NP4. From Bush Lane, Greys Road and Twmpath Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside Upper Race, we cover Pontymoile (1 mile south-west), Cwmynyscoy (1 mile east), Penyrheol (1 mile south-east), Trosnant (1 mile north-east) and Pontypool (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Cwmbrân (3 miles south), Cwmbran Central (3 miles south-east), Abersychan (3 miles north), Blaenavon (6 miles north), St Dials (3 miles south) and Fairwater (3 miles south).
What’s near Upper Race
Typical jobs here are in homes near Mount Pleasant United Reformed Church, West Monmouth School and Pontypool Park, among other places. Nearby too are Wheatsheaf Inn (under half a mile east), West Monmouth Comprehensive School (0.6 miles north-east) and Padre Pio RC Primary (0.9 miles north). The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn station, about 1.6 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find County Hospital (1 mile east) and St Cadocs and Penygarn (1.4 miles north). Not far away are Cwm Lickey Lake and Pen Coed Parciau.
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Common problems we fix in Upper Race
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Look out for any of the following:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A chipped rim or side
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Before booking anyone
- How the room is protected while they work
- How changes to the job are handled
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether the price covers travel
What happens on the day
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. Most visits take a few hours, including clearing up.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- Once it has cured, usually by the next day, the bath is ready to use.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
How to get a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
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