Caerphilly · Wales
Bath chip & crack repair in Van, Caerphilly
Bath repair for Van, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Rusty patches near the plughole
About our bath repair in Van
Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, is repaired in place. Nothing is unplumbed, the tiles aren’t touched, and the repaired area is colour matched so it blends in. We work on acrylic, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and people most frequently call us about rusty patches near the plughole and scuffs and scratches in the surface.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Area
- Van (CF83)
- Area hub
- Caerphilly
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, 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.
How it works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If anything looks different from your photos, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Open a window if you can
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Getting a price
Upload pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, with your CF83 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
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 the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
How to care for the repair
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
Care for the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and it can start to leak underneath.
Nearby places to Van
What else we do in Van
Do you need bath repair in Van?
Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A chip where the taps sit
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Holes from dropped items
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Questions to ask before booking
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What protection goes down before work starts
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
Common questions in Van
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Do you cover Van?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Van. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you quote from photos?
In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Usually the day after. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. What matters most is:
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What the surface is made of
- Access to the area
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
How to get a fixed price
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Natural light rather than flash
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Why repair rather than replace?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like is not cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why book with us
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- No need to remove anything
See our full price list or bath cost comparison.
About Van
Van is about 1 mile south-east of Caerphilly, in Caerphilly. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Van is one of 94 towns and villages in Caerphilly where we work.
Every address in CF83 is covered. You’ll find streets such as Van Road, Park Lane and Farm Road, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Van, we cover Castle Park (1 mile north-west), Lansbury Park (1 mile north), Mornington Meadows (1 mile north), Thornhill (1 mile south) and Caerphilly (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Blackwood (7 miles north), Risca (5 miles north-east), Ystrad Mynach (6 miles north), Cefn Fforest (7 miles north), Pontllanfraith (6 miles north) and Trecceln (7 miles north).
Near you in Van
Our customers here include homes close to Van Road Congregational Church, St Martin's School and St Martin's Comprehensive School, among other places. Also close by are Twyn Primary School (0.5 miles north-west) and Goodrich Hotel (under half a mile north-west). Van’s nearest station is Caerphilly station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Van House (within half a mile north) and St Martins (0.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Glamorgan Canal / Long Wood and Roath Park Lake.
For landlords and businesses
If you manage property in Van, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
