Devon · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Appledore, Devon
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Appledore. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Chipped corners or rims
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Shower tray repair in Appledore, done in place
Stone resin, acrylic and ceramic trays can all be repaired, or resurface the entire tray if it’s worn. Nothing is taken out, so the screen and tiling stay as they are. Typical jobs include a cracked shower tray and scratches in the surface, across enamelled steel, cast iron and ceramic.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will sort it.
- Location
- Appledore (EX16, EX15)
- Region
- Devon
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Appledore questions
Can a stained tray be refinished?
Yes. A full resurface makes a tired tray look fresh.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first.
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
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. The rest of the house is unaffected.
What do you need from me?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
What affects the price in Appledore
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- The type of damage
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Access to the area
- Whether we combine several jobs
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Appledore. 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 photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Natural light rather than flash
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- What it’s made of, if you know
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the shower tray, include your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Covering Appledore
Appledore is about 5 miles north-east of Cullompton, in Devon. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Appledore is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon where we work.
All of EX16 and EX15 is within our area. If you are just outside Appledore, we cover Uffculme (1 mile south), Yondercott (1 mile south-east), Great Fossend (2 miles north), Westleigh (2 miles north) and Burlescombe (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Tiverton (7 miles west), Honiton (10 miles south-east), Polsloe (15 miles south-west), Cullompton (5 miles south-west), Cranbrook (12 miles south) and Whipton (15 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Appledore
Around Appledore, we work in homes near Waterloo Cross pub, Parish Church of St Mary and Uffculme Primary School. For rail, the closest station is Tiverton Parkway station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre.
Why repair rather than replace?
A new tray can be cheap, but fitting it isn’t: removing the screen, breaking out tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. Repairing it takes one visit. Prices start from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Appledore
- A fixed quote before you book
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Usually one visit, start to finish
Read our pricing.
What a repair cannot fix
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- A tray that moves underfoot
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
- Trays cracked in several places
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Appledore
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
Landlords, agents and businesses in Appledore
If you manage property in Appledore, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Appledore as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
More services for Appledore
What we’re called out for in Appledore
Most chips come from things dropped in the shower, typically on the edges or near the plughole.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- A cracked shower tray
- Chipped corners or rims
- A tray that flexes
- Staining and dullness across the tray
Questions to ask before booking
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How your room will be protected
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
What your shower tray is made of matters
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are rigid and slim. A flat, solid base is essential, and we match repairs to the surface finish.
Acrylic
Acrylic-capped trays are lighter, so a firm base is essential. Cracks and scratches can be repaired.
What we do, step by step
We agree an arrival time beforehand. Once we are there, the work takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray for most jobs. The room is left tidy and you’ll know when it can be used.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Any sealant in the way is cut out.
- We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
- We refinish the surface to match the tray.
- We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
How to get a price
If you are in Appledore and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
