Cornwall · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Church Cove, Cornwall
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Church Cove and across Cornwall. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- A crack across the base
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
How we handle shower tray repair in Church Cove
A worn or stained tray can be resurfaced, giving it a fresh, even finish. We regularly repair enamelled steel, ceramic and cast iron, and the jobs we see most are edge chips from dropped bottles and scratches in the surface.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Location
- Church Cove (TR12)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
How we price shower tray repair
Repairs from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Church Cove. The price comes down to:
- The material
- The colour and finish to match
- Doing more than one item at once
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Getting a price from pictures
Two or three clear pictures are typically enough. It helps if you send:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Stick to gentle cleaners
- Use the extractor fan
- Don’t use strong acids or bleach
- Get a moving tray checked
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.
Repairing versus replacing in Church Cove
Replacing a tray generally means refitting the screen, retiling and resealing. A repair leaves all of that untouched. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Church Cove
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
See our prices page.
Landlord and trade work in Church Cove
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Places near Church Cove
What else we do in Church Cove
FAQs for Church Cove
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Do you redo the sealant?
Yes. We can repair and reseal on the same visit.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Which areas do you work in?
We cover the entire UK, including Church Cove and the rest of Cornwall. Just include your postcode and we will confirm dates.
Can you resurface a whole tray?
Yes. Resurfacing gives a worn tray an even, clean finish.
Honest limits
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
- Trays cracked in several places
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
- Ceramic
- Stone resin
About Church Cove
Church Cove is about 10 miles south of Helston, in Cornwall. Whether you’re in the middle of Church Cove or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Church Cove is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall where we work.
Here we cover the TR12 postcode area. Local streets include Lloyds Road, Church Cove Road and Parc Garland. If you’re just outside Church Cove, we cover Landewednack (1 mile north-east), Housel Bay (1 mile south-west), Cadgwith (1 mile north), St Ruan (2 miles north) and Ruan Minor (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Falmouth (14 miles north), Helston (10 miles north), Penryn (14 miles north), Gyllyngvase (13 miles north-east), Porthleven (10 miles north-west) and Kernick (14 miles north).
Near you in Church Cove
Typical jobs here are in homes near Housel Bay Hotel, Landewednack Community Primary School and St Wynwallow's Church and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Grade (2.2 miles north) and Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre (0.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Goonhilly Downs.
What we do, step by step
We agree an arrival time beforehand. On site, it takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface in most cases. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
- Next we clean and prepare the tray.
- We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
- The repair is colour matched, or the entire tray gets a new finish.
- We leave it to cure; the shower is usually usable the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
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