Cornwall · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Ashton, Cornwall
Shower tray repair across Ashton and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks running from the waste
- A tray that flexes
About our shower tray repair in Ashton
We check the tray before repairing it: if it flexes underfoot, the cause needs sorting before any repair, otherwise any crack returns. We will tell you if that’s the case. Whether it’s chips on the edges and scratches in the surface, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Ashton (TR13)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Ashton
What do you need from me?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Do you cover the entire of Cornwall?
Across the UK, so Ashton is covered. Prices do not change with location.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
What happens next?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote.
Do you reseal the tray as well?
Yes, if you’d like us to. It’s a good time to replace old sealant.
When can I use the shower again?
Normally by the following day. We will tell you the exact time when we finish.
Can you quote from photos?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.
Acrylic
Acrylic trays are lighter and slightly flexible, so good support matters. We repair cracks and scratches.
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How to care for the repair
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Check the seal every few months
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the tray
- Ventilate the room after showers
Avoid abrasive pads and strong descalers. Warm water and a mild detergent is enough.
If the tray creaks or moves, get it checked, before it cracks or gets worse.
What we do, step by step
Your technician turns up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. Most visits take a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, and we leave the room as we found it.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
- The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
- We refinish the surface to match the tray.
- We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Clear the area around the damage
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Advice
What we are called out for in Ashton
Stone resin trays are rigid, so they crack rather than bend if the floor beneath them is not flat and fully supported. Timber floors that move can cause it too.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- Damage around the waste
- Scuffs and light scratches
Before you book anyone
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What prep work is covered
- How to look after the finish
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
Landlord and trade work in Ashton
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
- Multiple cracks across the tray
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
What affects the price in Ashton
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- The colour and finish to match
- How many areas need work
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether we combine several jobs
A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from photos
You can typically get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A photo taken from further back
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole shower tray, include your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Where we work around Ashton
Ashton is about 4 miles west of Helston, in Cornwall. From the centre of Ashton to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in 644 places in Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the TR13 postcode area. Whether you live on Prospect Place, Tregonning Close and Fore Street or a nearby road, we can come to you. If you’re just outside Ashton, we cover Penhale Jakes (1 mile south-east), Rinsey Croft (1 mile south-west), Hendra (1 mile south-west), Breage (1 mile east) and Pengersick (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Falmouth (12 miles east), Camborne (8 miles north), Redruth (10 miles north-east), Penzance (8 miles west), Helston (4 miles east) and Hayle (6 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Ashton
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Breage Church of England School, The Annunciation and Lion and Lamb pub. A little further out are Acton Castle (3.2 miles west) and The Shipwreck Centre (2.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Tregonning Hill and The Loe.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a tray normally involves taking out the enclosure and tiles, preparing a new base and re-tiling. Repairing or resurfacing the tray leaves all of that alone. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ashton
- No need to remove anything
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Most jobs done in one visit
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
