Dorset · England

Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Blandford St Mary, Dorset

We travel to Blandford St Mary for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A crack across the base
  • Staining and dullness across the tray
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted shower tray repair in Blandford St Mary

About our shower tray repair in Blandford St Mary

A worn or stained tray can be resurfaced, for a clean, uniform finish. Whether it’s movement when you stand on it and cracks running from the waste, we can normally put it right, on stone resin, cast iron and acrylic alike.

Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.

Area
Blandford St Mary (DT11)
County
Dorset
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Should I try a DIY kit first?

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

Looking after it afterwards

How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:

  • Avoid strong descalers and bleach
  • Do not stand heavy bottles on the tray
  • Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
  • Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black

Wait the full curing time before you shower. After that, gentle cleaning and good ventilation keep it in good shape.

Don’t keep using a cracked tray. Water can get through to the floor and walls, where it causes damage you can’t see.

How the visit works

When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
  2. Any sealant in the way is cut out.
  3. We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
  4. We refinish the surface to match the tray.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Open a window if you can

Ask for a price

Most customers in Blandford St Mary get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

Get a free quote

Read more

When to call us in Blandford St Mary

Most chips come from things dropped in the shower, usually along the edges or by the waste.

The most common problems we’re called about are:

  • Scuffs and light scratches
  • A cracked shower tray
  • Damage from a refit or building work
  • Chips or cracks by the plughole

Before you book anyone

  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price

10 questions to ask before you book

Different materials, different repairs

Ceramic

Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.

Enamelled steel

Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Exposed metal can rust, so it’s worth repairing early.

About Blandford St Mary

Blandford St Mary is about 1 mile south of Blandford Forum, in Dorset. Anywhere in DT11, we carry out the work at your property. Blandford St Mary is one of 462 towns and villages in Dorset where we work.

We cover every part of the DT11 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on New Road, Folly Lane and Esme Avenue and the roads around them. Being close to the A350, Blandford St Mary is easy for our repair technicians to reach. We also cover the places around Blandford St Mary: Blandford Forum (1 mile north), Langton Long Blandford (1 mile east), Bryanston (1 mile north-west), Charlton Marshall (1 mile south-east) and Thornicombe (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Wimborne Minster (9 miles east), Verwood (13 miles east), Gillingham (14 miles north), Shaftesbury (11 miles north), Ferndown (12 miles east) and Broadstone (10 miles south-east).

Near you in Blandford St Mary

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Stour Inn, Church of St Mary and The Blandford School. Other local landmarks include Blandford St Mary Church of England Primary School (within half a mile south-east) and The Blandford School (0.9 miles north). Nearby you’ll also find Blandford Community Hospital (0.9 miles north) and Blandford Fashion Museum (0.6 miles north). Not far away are Hod Hill.

Map of Blandford St Mary © OpenStreetMap contributors

What a repair can’t fix

A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:

  • Multiple cracks across the tray
  • Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
  • Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed

Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.

Surfaces we repair

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

Common questions in Blandford St Mary

Can you price it without visiting?

In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.

Can you resurface a whole tray?

Yes, it’s a common job. A full resurface makes a tired tray look fresh.

Do you cover Blandford St Mary?

Yes, we do. We send a technician to Blandford St Mary for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Is a cracked tray repairable?

Usually, if the tray is firmly supported. The crack is reinforced, filled and refinished.

Is there any odour?

Expect a mild smell while we are working, which fades afterwards.

Is a cracked shower tray safe to use?

We’d stop using it until it’s repaired, because water may be getting underneath.

Can tenants book a repair?

We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just ensure the landlord agrees.

What happens next?

We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.

Should you replace it?

When the tray is firm and dry underneath, repair is the obvious choice. If the floor is damaged or the tray is badly cracked, replacement may make more sense. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.

What you get with us

  • Fixed prices from your photos
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • No extra charge for your area

Take a look at our pricing.

What affects the price in Blandford St Mary

Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:

  • Doing more than one item at once
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • What kind of damage it is
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first

Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Quotes from your photos

When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • A photo taken from further back
  • Details of any past repairs
  • Any details about the material

There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

CHAS accredited contractor and Constructionline logos SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile logos

About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.

Read what customers say about us on Trustpilot.