Dorset · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Crossways, Dorset
Our repair technicians come to Crossways for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack across the base
- Chips caused during fitting
About our shower tray repair in Crossways
We check the tray before repairing it: a tray that moves needs its support sorted first, or the crack will come back. We’ll explain what we find. Our technicians work on acrylic, cast iron and enamelled steel, and people most often call us about scuffs and light scratches and chips or cracks by the plughole.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Location
- Crossways (DT2)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:
- How much damage there is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What kind of damage it is
- How easy the damage is to reach
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your pictures
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A picture taken from further back
- What it’s made of, if you know
Most clients in Crossways get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Exposed metal can rust, so early repairs help.
Acrylic
Acrylic-capped trays are lighter, so a firm base is essential. Cracks and scratches can be repaired.
How it works
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
- We clean and prepare the damaged area or the whole tray.
- We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
- The repair is colour matched, or the whole tray gets a new finish.
- Once cured, generally by the next day, you can use the shower.
Getting ready for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Let us know about parking or access
- Clear the area around the damage
How to get a price
Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your DT2 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Advice
Repairing versus replacing in Crossways
The tray is generally the last thing fitted and the first thing tiled up to, so taking one out disturbs a lot. Repairing it avoids that disruption. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Crossways
- Colour-matched on site
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Usually one visit, start to finish
See our pricing.
Your questions about shower tray repair in Crossways
Is a cracked tray repairable?
Frequently. A tray that moves needs its support sorting before the repair.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you will get one combined price.
Can you replace the silicone at the same time?
We can. It’s a good time to replace old sealant.
Can a stained tray be refinished?
Yes, it’s a common job. Resurfacing gives a worn tray an even, clean finish.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Will the price change on the day?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Do you come to Crossways?
We do. Technicians travel to Crossways from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Landlord and trade work in Crossways
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Do you need shower tray repair in Crossways?
Cracks often start at the waste, because that’s where the tray is weakest and the fitting puts pressure on it.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A cracked shower tray
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- Scuffs and light scratches
- Chips caused during fitting
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price covers travel
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
How to care for the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Do not ignore a tray that flexes
- Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Replace failing sealant promptly
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
Rinse the tray down after showering, use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, and keep an eye on the sealant so water can’t get underneath.
A small crack lets in a little water every time you shower, which can damage the floor over time. An early repair is far cheaper than floor repairs.
Our work in Crossways
Crossways is about 5 miles east of Dorchester, in Dorset. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Crossways is one of 462 towns and villages in Dorset we cover.
All of DT2 is within our area. Local streets include Lington Close, Moynton Close and Pauls Way, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover include Warmwell (1 mile south), Redbridge (1 mile east), Owermoigne (2 miles south), West Knighton (2 miles south-west) and Broadmayne (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Weymouth (8 miles south-west), Dorchester (5 miles west), Blandford Forum (14 miles north-east), Broadstone (15 miles east), Corfe Mullen (15 miles east) and Portland (11 miles south-west).
Near you in Crossways
We visit homes around The Frampton Arms and Frome Valley CofE VA First School and the streets around them. Crossways’s nearest station is Moreton (Dorset) station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Dorset County Hospital (5.1 miles west) and Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum (3.9 miles north). Not far away are Tadnoll and Winfrith Heath and Spring Bottom Hill.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
