Plymouth · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Crabtree, Plymouth
Shower tray repair in Crabtree without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused during fitting
- Cracks running from the waste
Where we work around Crabtree
Crabtree is about 2 miles east of Hartley, in Plymouth. We travel to customers in Crabtree, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Crabtree is one of 59 places in Plymouth where we work.
All of PL3, PL7 and PL6 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Pike Road, Manor Lane and Coypool Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Plympton (2 miles east), Plymstock (2 miles south), Elburton (2 miles south-east), Plympton St Maurice (2 miles east) and Sherford (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover North Prospect (3 miles west), Stoke (3 miles west), Ford (3 miles west), Ham (3 miles west), Pennycross (3 miles west) and Keyham (4 miles west).
What’s near Crabtree
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Lipson Co-operative Academy, Woodford Primary School and Efford Library, among other places. Also close by are Church of St Mary (0.8 miles south-west) and Marsh Mills pub (less than half a mile north). Crabtree’s nearest station is Plymouth station, about 2.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Elizabethan House Museum (2.5 miles south-west) and Drake Circus Shopping Centre (2.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Crown Hill Down.
Shower tray repair in Crabtree without replacing anything
A cracked or chipped shower tray doesn’t always need replacing. If it’s solid underneath, it can generally be repaired in place, saving you the cost and mess of a new one. We regularly repair acrylic, enamelled steel and stone resin, and the jobs we see most are chips on the edges and a tray that looks tired however much you clean it.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Location
- Crabtree (PL3, PL7, PL6)
- Region
- Plymouth
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
On the day, we arrive at the time we have 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 tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We check the tray for movement first.
- We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
- We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
- We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
- It’s left to cure, typically until the day after.
Before we arrive
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Open a window if you can
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Get a quote
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the shower tray, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
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What a repair cannot fix
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
- A tray broken in more than one place
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
Crabtree: your questions answered
Can you make an old tray look new?
Yes. The whole tray can be resurfaced.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We come back with a fixed quote, plus dates. You are under no obligation.
How long does it take to cure?
You will get the exact time when we finish.
Can I keep using a cracked tray?
Only if you are sure it isn’t leaking. Check the ceiling below for damp.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Report any creaking or movement early
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
- Rinse the tray after each shower
- Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
Rinse the tray down after showering, use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, and keep an eye on the sealant so water can’t get underneath.
Every shower forces a little water into a crack, and over months that can rot the floor. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.
Nearby places to Crabtree
What else we do in Crabtree
Why repair rather than replace?
The tray itself may not cost much, but the work around it does: removing the screen, breaking out tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. A repair is one visit. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Crabtree. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Crabtree
- Colour-matched on site
- One visit for most repairs
- We leave the room as we found it
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Take a look at our full price list.
Repairs by material
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are popular because they’re rigid and low-profile. A flat, solid base is essential, and we match repairs to the surface finish.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Crabtree. What changes the price is:
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Access to the area
- How many areas need work
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Getting a price from photos
Two or three clear pictures are generally enough. Try to include:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The material, if you know it
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Where you are, by postcode
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
What we are called out for in Crabtree
Heavy bottles, shower heads and dropped razors chip trays, usually along the edges or by the waste.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Damage around the waste
- Chips on the edges
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
- A tray that flexes
What to look for in a quote
- How your room will be protected
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How long it needs to cure
- How changes to the job are handled
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
