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Shower Tray Repair for Barton Town homes

Problem with your shower tray in Barton Town? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
  • Cracks running from the waste
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair in Barton Town

How we handle shower tray repair in Barton Town

The first thing we do is check the tray: if it flexes underfoot, the cause needs sorting before any repair, or the crack will come back. We will tell you if that’s the case. If you’re dealing with a tray that looks tired however much you clean it and cracks running from the waste, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.

Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.

Discoloured square shower tray restored with a new white finish
Area
Barton Town (EX31)
County
Devon
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Landlord and trade work in Barton Town

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.

Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.

Honest limits

We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:

  • Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
  • Trays cracked in several places
  • Water damage to the floor beneath the tray

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.

Surfaces we repair

  • Stone resin
  • Enamelled steel
  • Acrylic
  • Ceramic
  • Cast iron

Your questions about shower tray repair in Barton Town

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just ensure the landlord agrees.

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

Do you come to Barton Town?

Yes, we do. We send a technician to Barton Town for every job, with no extra charge for travel.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

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

Can you replace the silicone at the same time?

Yes. Add it to your quote and we’ll do both on one visit.

Do you charge for travel?

Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

Our work in Barton Town

Barton Town is about 9 miles north-east of Barnstaple, in Devon. Whether you’re in the middle of Barton Town or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Barton Town is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon where we work.

Here we cover the EX31 postcode area. Close by, we cover Parracombe (3 miles north), Bratton Fleming (3 miles south-west), Benton (3 miles south-west), Bodley (3 miles north) and Brayford (4 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Barnstaple (9 miles south-west), Ilfracombe (11 miles west), Braunton (12 miles west), Newport (9 miles south-west), South Molton (9 miles south) and Roundswell (10 miles south-west).

What’s near Barton Town

We visit homes around Black Venus pub and Church of Holy Trinity, among other places. A little further out are Bratton Fleming Mound (2.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Five Burrows Hill.

Map of Barton Town © OpenStreetMap contributors

Looking after it afterwards

Aftercare is simple:

  • Check the seal every few months
  • Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
  • Do not ignore a tray that flexes
  • Give the tray a quick rinse after use

Store heavy bottles on a shelf, not on the tray, to avoid chips.

If the tray creaks or moves, get it checked, before it cracks or gets worse.

Repair or replace in Barton Town?

The tray is typically the last thing fitted and the first thing tiled up to, so replacing one disturbs a lot around it. A repair keeps everything as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: 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 Barton Town

  • No need to remove anything
  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited

Take a look at our pricing.

Can I fix it myself?

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.

How it works

Arrival times are agreed in advance. On site, it takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray in most cases. We leave the room clean and you’ll know when it can be used.

  1. The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
  2. Any sealant in the way is cut out.
  3. The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
  4. We refinish the surface to match the tray.
  5. We clean up and give you the curing time.

Preparing for the visit

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Make sure the area is dry
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access

Getting a price

No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.

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When to call us in Barton Town

Most cracked trays are trays that flex: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, every shower puts strain on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.

These are the problems we are asked about most:

  • Damage from a refit or building work
  • A dull, stained or worn surface
  • Movement when you stand on it
  • Chipped corners or rims

Before booking anyone

  • Aftercare advice
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • Who will actually do the work

How to compare quotes

Prices and what affects them

Repairs from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Barton Town. The price comes down to:

  • How many areas need work
  • The type of damage
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first

No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Quotes from your pictures

Two or three clear pictures are usually enough. Try to include:

  • Details of any past repairs
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • The material, if you know it
  • One sharp close-up of the damage

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the shower tray, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

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