Devon · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Challaborough, Devon
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing in Challaborough, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks running from the waste
- Movement when you stand on it
What happens on the day
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we’re there. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
- Next we clean and prepare the tray.
- We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
- The repair is colour matched, or the whole tray gets a new finish.
- Once cured, normally by the following day, you can use the shower.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
How to get a price
Most clients in Challaborough get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
About our shower tray repair in Challaborough
Every crack has a cause, and we find it first. If the tray moves, the support is fixed or flagged before we repair it, so the repair lasts. If you are dealing with chips or cracks by the plughole and staining and dullness across the tray, we can help, whatever the material.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Challaborough (TQ7)
- County
- Devon
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Challaborough
Challaborough is about 7 miles south of Ivybridge, in Devon. We visit clients in Challaborough and the surrounding area, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Challaborough is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon we cover.
All of TQ7 is within our area. That includes homes on Parker Road, Warren Road and Ringmore Drive. We also cover the places around Challaborough: Bigbury-on-Sea (1 mile south), Buckland (2 miles south-east), Thurlestone (2 miles south-east), South Milton (3 miles south-east) and Bantham Cross (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ivybridge (7 miles north), Totnes (13 miles north-east), Dartmouth (14 miles east), Kingsbridge (5 miles east), Bridgetown (14 miles north-east) and Salcombe (6 miles south-east).
What’s near Challaborough
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Pilchard Inn and Church of All Hallows, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include South Hams Hospital (5 miles east). Open spaces near Challaborough include South Efford Marsh.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Challaborough
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Challaborough as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- The material
- The type of damage
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether we combine several jobs
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Challaborough. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Send photos for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A photo taken from further back
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Common problems we fix in Challaborough
On timber floors, movement can crack a tray, particularly if it wasn’t fully bedded. On concrete, an uneven base is the usual cause.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- Scratches in the surface
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- A crack across the base
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How your room will be protected
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
What we cannot put right
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- Leaking waste fittings
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
Should you replace it?
If the tray is solid and the crack hasn’t let water spread, repair is usually best. If the floor is damaged or the tray is badly cracked, replacement may make more sense. Prices start from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Challaborough
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Everything repaired in place
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
See our pricing.
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Aftercare tips
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Check the seal every few months
- Rinse away soap after showering
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the tray
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
Keep heavy bottles off the tray floor, to avoid chips.
If the tray creaks or moves, get it checked, before it cracks or gets worse.
FAQs for Challaborough
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide, and that includes Challaborough. Our prices are the same everywhere.
What does shower tray repair cost?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
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.
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Exposed metal can rust, so it’s worth repairing early.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
