Devon · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Ashburton, Devon
Local shower tray repair for Ashburton: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack across the base
- A dull, stained or worn surface
How we handle shower tray repair in Ashburton
If the whole tray looks tired, we can resurface it, giving it a fresh, even finish. We regularly repair ceramic, cast iron and stone resin, and people most often call us about chips caused during fitting and a cracked shower tray.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will come back.
- Area
- Ashburton (TQ13)
- County
- Devon
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. It normally takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Any sealant in the way is cut out.
- The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
- The surface is refinished to match.
- We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
How to get a price
For a price in Ashburton, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Advice
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic trays are lighter and slightly flexible, so a firm base is essential. We repair cracks and scratches.
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
What we are called out for in Ashburton
Cracks frequently start at the waste, because that’s where the tray is weakest and the fitting puts pressure on it.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Chips caused during fitting
- Chips on the edges
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
- A damaged area around the waste
Comparing quotes
- Who will actually do the work
- How long it needs to cure
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What protection goes down before work starts
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Ashburton and the surrounding area
Ashburton is about 6 miles west of Newton Abbot, in Devon. Anywhere in TQ13, a technician comes to you. Ashburton is one of 586 places in Devon where we work.
Every address in TQ13 is covered. We regularly work on streets such as Market Close, Stapledon Lane and Foales Court. With the A38 and B3352 close by, Ashburton is easy for our repair technicians to reach. We also travel to Buckfast (2 miles south-west), Buckfastleigh (3 miles south-west), Bickington (3 miles north-east), Buckland in the Moor (3 miles north-west) and Holne (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newton Abbot (6 miles east), Teignmouth (11 miles east), Kingsteignton (7 miles east), Ivybridge (11 miles south-west), Dawlish (13 miles east) and Totnes (7 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Ashburton
We visit homes around Church of St Andrew, Sands School and Atrium Studio School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Royal Oak Public House (under half a mile south-west) and Ashburton Primary School (under half a mile south-east). Nearby you will also find Ashburton Museum (under half a mile south-west) and Ashburton and Buckfastleigh Community Hospital (under half a mile north-east). For a walk, there’s Orley Common and Aish Tor.
Towns and villages near Ashburton
Other services in Ashburton
When a repair isn’t the answer
We won’t take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- A tray broken in more than one place
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
- Leaking waste fittings
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
- Cast iron
Repair or replace in Ashburton?
The tray is usually the last thing fitted and the first thing tiled up to, so replacing one disturbs a lot around it. Repairing it avoids that disruption. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ashburton
- No need to remove anything
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- One visit for most repairs
Take a look at our full price list.
How we price shower tray repair
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- How much damage there is
- How hard the colour is to match
- Access to the area
- The type of damage
We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Send photos for a quote
You can usually get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Details of any past repairs
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple:
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
- Ventilate the room after showers
- Report any creaking or movement early
- Do not use strong acids or bleach
Rinse the tray after use, use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, and keep the sealant in good condition so water cannot get underneath.
Act on split sealant early. It lets water behind the tray and can cause damage underneath.
FAQs for Ashburton
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
What information do you need?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
Can you fix a cracked tray?
In most cases. A tray that moves needs its support sorting before the repair.
What does shower tray repair cost?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
How soon can you come?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Do you reseal the tray as well?
We can. After a repair is a good time to reseal.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
