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Bath chip & crack repair in Yscir, Powys

Local bath repair for Yscir: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Holes from dropped items
  • A cracked acrylic bath
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair near Yscir

Landlord and trade work in Yscir

We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

About our bath repair in Yscir

Bath repair is our most common job. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all repaired in place, generally in a single visit. We are often asked to fix an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and rust by the waste and overflow, on pressed steel enamel, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding.

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Powys.

Before and after: a damaged acrylic bath corner repaired in place
Location
Yscir (LD3)
Region
Powys
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Repair or replace in Yscir?

Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Normally it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Prices start from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Why book with us

  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Same prices wherever you are

See our pricing or bath cost comparison.

Honest limits

Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:

  • A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
  • Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
  • Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)

Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.

Materials we work on in Yscir

  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Cast iron enamel
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Acrylic
  • Pressed steel enamel

Different materials, different repairs

Acrylic

Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

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.

Our work in Yscir

Yscir is about 3 miles west of Brecon, in Powys. Across the LD3 area, we carry out the work at your property. Our technicians cover all 234 towns and villages across Powys, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Yscir to Birmingham (about 75 miles away).

All of LD3 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Yscir include Battle (1 mile north-east), Cradoc (1 mile east), Llanspyddid (1 mile south), Llanfaes (2 miles south-east) and Pendre (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Brecon (3 miles east), Llanfair-ym-Muallt (13 miles north), Crughywel (15 miles south-east), Talgarth (10 miles east), Llanelwedd (14 miles north) and Llangynidr (11 miles south-east).

Around Yscir

We visit homes around Cradoc C.P. School and Church of Saint Mary and Saint Cynidr. Well-known places in the area include Brecon War Memorial Hospital (2.9 miles east) and Brecknock Museum and Art Gallery (2.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Ty Mawr Pool and Moel Fenni Fach.

Map of Yscir © OpenStreetMap contributors

Common problems we fix in Yscir

Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips. Fittings cause damage too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.

Common reasons people in Yscir contact us are:

  • A cracked acrylic bath
  • A hole punched through by something heavy
  • Chips under the taps
  • Rusty patches near the plughole

Before you book anyone

  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • How long it needs to cure
  • How to look after the finish

Our hiring checklist

What bath repair costs

Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:

  • The material and finish
  • The colour and finish to match
  • How many areas need work
  • The type of damage

We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Yscir. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

How to get a fixed quote

Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • Details of any past repairs
  • A wider photo showing the entire bath
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

For a price in Yscir, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

What we do, step by step

When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job typically takes a few hours. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.

  1. First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
  2. Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
  3. We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
  4. We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
  5. The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the following day.

Before we arrive

  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

How to get a price

You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

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FAQs for Yscir

Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?

In most cases. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.

What happens next?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.

Are you accredited?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

How invisible is a bath repair?

The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.

Can you fix rust around the plughole?

Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.

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