Oxfordshire · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Ardington, Oxfordshire
Fixed-price shower tray repair in Ardington and the surrounding area, usually in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage around the waste
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
Shower tray repair at your home in Ardington
You do not always need a new tray. If it’s firmly supported, we can repair it where it is, which is far less work than a replacement. If you are dealing with snagging damage in a new bathroom and a cracked shower tray, we can help, on cast iron, stone resin and acrylic alike.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Oxfordshire.
- Where
- Ardington (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Exposed metal can rust, so early repairs help.
Places near Ardington
What else we do in Ardington
How we price shower tray repair
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- Access to the area
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Whether we combine several jobs
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Send photos for a quote
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Natural light rather than flash
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One picture of the whole shower tray
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Ardington and the surrounding area
Ardington is about 2 miles east of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Our technicians cover 443 places in Oxfordshire. Our nearest city page is London, about 56 miles away.
We cover every part of the OX12 postcode area. From High Street, Church Street and Well Street or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Ardington: East Lockinge (1 mile south), West Hendred (1 mile east), East Hendred (2 miles east), Rowstock (3 miles east) and Farnborough (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Oxford (13 miles north-east), Didcot (6 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (15 miles north-west) and Faringdon (10 miles north-west).
What’s near Ardington
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of the Holy Trinity, King Alfred's and The Boar's Head pub, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (2.3 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Stick to gentle cleaners
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
Wait the full curing time before you shower. After that, mild cleaners and good ventilation are all it needs.
Failed sealant around a tray should be replaced quickly. It lets water behind the tray and can damage the floor below.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ardington
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
If you manage property in Ardington, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will price them together.
What happens on the day
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Allow a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and how to look after it.
- We check the tray for movement first.
- We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
- Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
- We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
- We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure the area is dry
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Keep a parking space free if you can
How to get a price
Email us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your OX12 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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Ardington: your questions answered
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
How long does it take to cure?
We will give you the curing time on the day, usually the next day.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Can you fix a cracked tray?
Normally, as long as it doesn’t flex. The crack is reinforced, filled and refinished.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Do you need shower tray repair in Ardington?
Most cracked trays are trays that flex: without a solid, level base underneath, every shower puts strain on it. Chips generally come from dropped bottles.
People generally call us after spotting one of these:
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
- A crack across the base
- A tray that flexes
Questions to ask before booking
- Aftercare advice
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Repair or replace: which is better?
Trays sit under the screen and tiles, so replacing one disturbs a lot around it. A repair keeps everything as it is. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ardington
- Colour-matched on site
- One price list for the whole UK
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Take a look at our full price list.
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