Vale of Glamorgan · Wales
Bath chip & crack repair in Wick, Vale of Glamorgan
Bath repair in Wick without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Damage beneath the taps
Keeping it looking good
To keep it looking its best:
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Have new chips seen to early
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
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.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Bath repair in Wick, done in place
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and you can typically bathe again the day after. There is no need to book a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. Common call-outs are for rust spots around the plughole and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting, in cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Wick (CF71)
- County
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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FAQs for Wick
Do you cover Wick?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Wick from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, very often. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
When can I have a bath again?
Generally within a day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Is a bath repair permanent?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
If you manage property in Wick, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will price them together.
The process
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
How to get a price
We price from photos so you don’t 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.
Related advice
What affects the price in Wick
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Wick. What changes the price is:
- The material and finish
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many areas need work
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Wick. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Getting a price from photos
When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
If you’re in Wick and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
When to call us in Wick
Baths take more knocks than people expect: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A chip where the taps sit
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
Before booking anyone
- What happens if they find more damage
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How to look after the finish
When a repair is not the answer
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
Where we work around Wick
Wick (Welsh: Y Wig) is about 5 miles south of Bridgend, in the Vale of Glamorgan. Clients in Wick get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Wick is one of 67 places in the Vale of Glamorgan we cover.
Here we cover the CF71 postcode area. Whether you live on Church Road, David Street and Beaconsfield or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Wick include Tre-pit (1 mile west), Broughton (1 mile south), Clemenstone (1 mile north), Llandw (1 mile north-east) and Castle-upon-Alun (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Barry (12 miles east), Gibbonsdown (12 miles east), Cadoxton (13 miles east), Dinas Powys (15 miles east), Llantwit Major (4 miles south-east) and Cowbridge (4 miles east).
What’s near Wick
Typical jobs here are in homes near Star Inn, Wick Marcross C.I.W. Primary School and St James's Church, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Llantwit Major station, about 3.6 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Princess of Wales Hospital (5.5 miles north) and Llandow Castle (1.3 miles north-east). The countryside around Wick includes Wick Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Llandow/Ewenny (2.3 miles north-east)
Why repair rather than replace?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it takes one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Prices start from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Wick
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Read our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
