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Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Cranbrook, Devon

Problem with your shower tray in Cranbrook? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chipped corners or rims
  • Scratches from cleaning or grit
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair near Cranbrook

Shower tray repair in Cranbrook, done in place

Before repairing a crack, we find out why it happened. If the tray moves, the support is fixed or flagged before we repair it, so the crack does not come back. Common call-outs are for damage around the waste and staining and dullness across the tray, across ceramic, acrylic and cast iron.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.

Location
Cranbrook (EX5)
Area hub
Devon
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

What your shower tray is made of matters

Ceramic

Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. Impacts can chip or crack them, and the repair is polished to match the shine.

Acrylic

Acrylic trays are lighter and slightly flexible, so good support matters. Cracks and scratches can be repaired.

Questions from Cranbrook

How much does shower tray repair cost in Cranbrook?

Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Can a stained tray be refinished?

Yes. We can resurface the whole tray for a fresh finish without removing it.

Can landlords book you?

Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Cranbrook.

Is a cracked shower tray safe to use?

Only if you’re sure it isn’t leaking. Check the ceiling below for damp.

Will the price change on the day?

If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.

Is there a call-out fee?

Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.

Is it messy?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.

About Cranbrook

Cranbrook is about 5 miles east of Exeter, in Devon. Wherever you are in the EX5 postcode area, we come to you. We work in all 586 towns and villages in Devon.

We cover every part of EX5 and the streets around it. From Northwood Acres, Whiteways and Long Culvering or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Cranbrook: Broadclyst (2 miles north-west), Clyst Honiton (2 miles south-west), Sowton (3 miles south-west), West Clyst (3 miles west) and Pinhoe (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Exeter (5 miles west), Exmouth (9 miles south), Tiverton (11 miles north), Teignmouth (14 miles south), Sidmouth (8 miles south-east) and Honiton (10 miles east).

Local landmarks in Cranbrook

We visit homes around Cranberry Farm pub, Rockbeare Church of England Primary School and Pre-School and Church of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Other local landmarks include Clyst Vale Community College (1.7 miles west) and Cranbrook country park (within half a mile west). The closest station to Cranbrook is Cranbrook (Devon) station, about 0.8 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Heavitree Isolation Hospital (3.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near Cranbrook include Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve.

Map of Cranbrook © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should I try a DIY kit first?

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.

For landlords and businesses

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

If you manage property in Cranbrook, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.

What a repair cannot fix

It helps to know what we can’t do too:

  • Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
  • Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
  • Damage below the tray that needs a builder

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.

Surfaces we repair

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

Common problems we fix in Cranbrook

A tired-looking tray is frequently the result of years of cleaning: limescale, harsh chemicals and abrasive pads strip the surface finish.

Contact us if you’ve noticed:

  • A cracked shower tray
  • Chips or cracks by the plughole
  • Chips caused during fitting
  • A tray that flexes

Questions to ask before booking

  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • Aftercare advice
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers

Choosing a repair company

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Cranbrook. The price depends on:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • How much damage there is
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.

Quotes from your pictures

Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:

  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Any details about the material
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.

Repairing versus replacing in Cranbrook

Replacing a tray typically means refitting the screen, retiling and resealing. Repairing it avoids all of that and costs far less. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Why Cranbrook customers choose us

  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Work done at your home or business
  • No extra charge for your area

Read our full price list.

What we do, step by step

From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.

  1. We check the tray for movement first.
  2. We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
  3. Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
  4. The repair is shaped, colour matched and finished.
  5. It’s left to cure, usually until the following day.

Before we arrive

  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access

How to get a price

Most customers in Cranbrook get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

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