Rhondda Cynon Taff · Wales
Bath chip & crack repair in Ynysmaerdy, Rhondda Cynon Taff
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Ynysmaerdy and across Rhondda Cynon Taff. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped rim or side
- Rust spots around the plughole
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. There is no area surcharge for Ynysmaerdy. The price reflects:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many items we do on one visit
- How many areas need work
- How hard the colour is to match
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Getting a price from photos
You can take the pictures on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Something in shot to show the size
- Where you are, by postcode
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
About our bath repair in Ynysmaerdy
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. A repair stops both. If you’re dealing with cracks in an acrylic bath and chips along the edge of the bath, we can usually put it right.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Ynysmaerdy (CF72)
- Area hub
- Rhondda Cynon Taff
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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Ynysmaerdy questions
How much does bath repair cost in Ynysmaerdy?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
How long before I can use the bath?
Generally the following day. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
In most cases. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
Repair or replace in Ynysmaerdy?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it takes one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
What you get with us
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One visit for most repairs
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
The process
Here’s how a visit usually runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Allow a few hours from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- 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
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
What we’re called out for in Ynysmaerdy
Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, often before anyone notices. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Questions to ask before you book
- How to look after the finish
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What happens if they find more damage
For landlords and businesses
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
If you manage property in Ynysmaerdy, we will quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we will price them together.
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
Aftercare tips
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath, avoiding abrasives.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so early repair keeps the cost down.
Ynysmaerdy and nearby
Ynysmaerdy is about 4 miles south of Porth, in Rhondda Cynon Taff. Jobs in Ynysmaerdy are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Our technicians cover 133 places in Rhondda Cynon Taff.
All of CF72 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as Ely Valley Road, Ansari Court and Ynysmaerdy Terrace and the roads around them. Other places close to Ynysmaerdy include Talbot Green (1 mile south-east), Llantrisant (1 mile south-east), Cross Inn (2 miles south-east), Tyla Garw (2 miles south) and Beddau (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Aberdare (12 miles north), Pontypridd (4 miles north-east), Mountain Ash (9 miles north), Tonypandy (5 miles north-west), Rhondda (8 miles north-west) and Porth (4 miles north).
Near you in Ynysmaerdy
Typical jobs here are in homes near Y Pant School, Llantrisant Primary and Saints Bar (Three Saints Hotel) and the streets around them. Nearby too are Church Of St Illtyd (1 mile south-east) and Y Pant Comprehensive School (1.4 miles south). The nearest railway station is Pontyclun station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Royal Mint Museum (under half a mile north-east) and Royal Glamorgan Hospital (under half a mile south-east). Not far away are Y Graig and Nant Dyfrgi Pool.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
