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Shower Tray Repair for Coxford homes

We travel to Coxford for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips or cracks by the plughole
  • A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need shower tray repair in Coxford?

Shower tray repair in Coxford without replacing anything

We repair cracks, chips and scratches in stone resin, acrylic and ceramic trays, or resurface the entire tray if it’s worn. Nothing is taken out, so the enclosure and tiles aren’t disturbed. Typical jobs include a tray that flexes and snagging damage in a new bathroom, across stone resin, acrylic and enamelled steel.

You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will come back.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Location
Coxford (SO16, SO15)
Area hub
Southampton
Cover
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Should I try a DIY kit first?

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.

What shower tray repair costs

Repairs from £95. There is no charge for travel to Coxford. The price comes down to:

  • Access to the area
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • The type of damage

It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.

Getting a price from pictures

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

  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Details of any past repairs
  • A wider photo showing the whole shower tray
  • The material, if you know it

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job without visiting.

Work for landlords and builders

Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Coxford as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.

Coxford questions

How long does it take to cure?

We’ll give you the curing time on the day, generally the day after.

What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?

We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.

What happens next?

We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.

Can you fix a cracked tray?

Frequently. A tray that moves needs its support sorting before the repair.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.

Do you do work for letting agents?

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

How soon can you come?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.

Coxford and nearby

Coxford is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. Wherever you are in the SO16 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Coxford is one of 40 places in Southampton where we work. Our jobs stretch from Coxford to London (70 miles away).

All of SO16 and SO15 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Link Road, Palm Road and Vine Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Coxford: Maybush (1 mile south-west), Lordswood (1 mile north-east), Shirley (1 mile south-east), Regents Park (1 mile south) and Hillyfields (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles east) and Itchen (4 miles south-east).

Local landmarks in Coxford

Typical jobs here are in homes near St James' Park, Millbrook Community School and St Jude's Church, among other places. You will also find Shirley Warren Primary & Nursery School (less than half a mile south), Bridge Tavern (less than half a mile south-west) and Oasis Academy Lord's Hill (0.8 miles north-west). For rail, the closest station is Redbridge station, roughly 1.6 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Princess Anne Hospital (less than half a mile east) and Foresters Museum & Archive (2 miles south-east). Not far away are Testwood Lakes.

Map of Coxford © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repair or replace: which is better?

Replacing a tray generally means removing the screen and tiling, relaying the base and tiling again. A repair or resurface keeps all of that in place. Prices start from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Why Coxford customers choose us

  • Colour-matched on site
  • No need to remove anything
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • No extra charge for your area

Read our pricing.

Honest limits

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

  • Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
  • A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
  • Leaking waste fittings

Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.

Materials we work on in Coxford

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

Looking after it afterwards

Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:

  • Give the tray a quick rinse after use
  • Report any creaking or movement early
  • Avoid strong descalers and bleach
  • Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth

Avoid abrasive pads and strong descalers. A soft cloth and washing-up liquid do the job.

Every shower forces a little water into a crack, which can damage the floor over time. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.

What we do, step by step

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 for a repair, longer for a full resurface. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. We protect the floor and the enclosure.
  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 clean up and give you the curing time.

Preparing for the visit

  • Ensure the room can be ventilated
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before

Getting a price

We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.

Get a fixed price

Advice

Repairs by material

Acrylic

Acrylic-capped trays are lighter, so a firm base is essential. We repair cracks and scratches.

Ceramic

Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. They chip and crack from impact, and we match the gloss when we repair them.

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