Devon · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Cornworthy, Devon
Fixed-price shower tray repair in Cornworthy and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
How we handle shower tray repair in Cornworthy
Most tray damage can be repaired in place, from a chip by the waste to a crack across the base. The colour and finish are matched. We’re frequently asked to fix edge chips from dropped bottles and staining and dullness across the tray, on enamelled steel, ceramic and cast iron.
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
- Cornworthy (TQ9)
- Region
- Devon
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about shower tray repair in Cornworthy
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
How quickly can you book me in?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Can you make an old tray look new?
Yes. Resurfacing gives a worn tray an even, clean finish.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Signs you need shower tray repair in Cornworthy
Dull and stained trays are normally down to cleaning: abrasive pads, strong chemicals and limescale strip the surface finish.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Cracks running from the waste
- Movement when you stand on it
- Chipped corners or rims
- Damage around the waste
Before you book anyone
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Aftercare advice
- Whether the price covers travel
- What prep work is covered
How the visit works
We turn up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. Most visits take a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We check the tray for movement first.
- We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
- Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
- The repair is shaped, colour matched and finished.
- We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Open a window if you can
How to get a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Advice
Should you replace it?
The tray is typically the last thing fitted and the first thing tiled up to, so replacing one disturbs a lot around it. Repairing it avoids that disruption. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, 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 Cornworthy
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- We leave the room as we found it
Read our prices page.
Landlord and trade work in Cornworthy
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Other services in Cornworthy
Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Stick to gentle cleaners
- Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
- Rinse away soap after showering
- Don’t ignore a tray that flexes
Avoid abrasive pads and strong descalers. A soft cloth and washing-up liquid do the job.
If the tray creaks or moves, get it checked, before it cracks.
What your shower tray is made of matters
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
How we price shower tray repair
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- How many areas need work
- Access to the area
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The colour and finish to match
We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Send photos for a quote
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Something in shot to show the size
- Where you are, by postcode
- A wider photo showing the whole shower tray
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
About Cornworthy
Cornworthy is about 5 miles south-west of Paignton, in Devon. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Cornworthy is one of 586 places in Devon where we work.
Our visits in TQ9 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Alexandra Place, Hothill Lane and Willow Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Close by, we cover Tuckenhay (1 mile west), Bow (1 mile north-west), Allaleigh (2 miles south-west), Dittisham (2 miles east) and Blackawton (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Newton Abbot (10 miles north), Teignmouth (13 miles north-east), Kingsteignton (11 miles north), Ivybridge (12 miles west), Totnes (3 miles north-west) and Bovey Tracey (14 miles north).
Landmarks near Cornworthy
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Peter and Madruth Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Totnes station, roughly 3.6 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include British Photographic Museum (2.5 miles north-west) and Blackawton The Mount (2.6 miles south).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
