Plymouth · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Crownhill, Plymouth
Shower tray repair for Crownhill, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- Cracks running from the waste
Shower tray repair in Crownhill without replacing anything
The first thing we do is check the tray: a tray that moves needs its support sorted first, otherwise any crack returns. We will tell you if that is the case. We’re often asked to fix chips caused during fitting and scratches from cleaning or grit, across enamelled steel, acrylic and stone resin.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Location
- Crownhill (PL6, PL5)
- Region
- Plymouth
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How much damage there is
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Crownhill. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Send photos for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- Any details about the material
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole shower tray, we can price the job without visiting.
Aftercare tips
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Replace failing sealant promptly
- Report any creaking or movement early
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
- Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
Rinse the tray after use, clean with mild cleaners, and keep the sealant in good condition so water can’t get underneath.
Act on split sealant early. Water gets behind and under the tray and can damage the floor below.
Repairing versus replacing in Crownhill
If the tray is solid and the crack hasn’t let water spread, repair is generally best. If water has damaged the floor, or the tray is cracked in several places, a new tray may be better. Prices start from £95. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Crownhill
- Everything repaired in place
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Same prices wherever you are
- We leave the room as we found it
See our full price list.
Crownhill: your questions answered
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
What happens after I send photos?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Covering Crownhill
Crownhill is about 2 miles north of Plymouth, in Plymouth. Jobs in Crownhill are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in all 59 towns and villages in Plymouth, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: PL6 and PL5. From Widey Lane, Brest Road and Plumer Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. You will find Crownhill on the A386, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Manadon (1 mile north-west), Eggbuckland (1 mile south-east), Whitleigh (1 mile north-west), Estover (1 mile east) and Southway (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Stoke (3 miles south-west), Ford (3 miles south-west), Keyham (3 miles south-west), Burraton (5 miles west), St Budeaux (3 miles west) and Plympton St Maurice (4 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Crownhill
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Widey Court Primary School, Crownhill Library and Church of the Ascension. You’ll also find Tamar pub (less than half a mile south-west), Tor Bridge High (1.2 miles east) and Notre Dame RC School (0.8 miles north). For rail, the closest station is Plymouth station, roughly 2.4 miles south of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Derriford Hospital (0.7 miles north-east) and Armada Centre (2.7 miles south).
What a repair cannot fix
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
- A tray that moves underfoot
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in Crownhill
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
How the visit works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. You can expect it to take a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface.
- We check the tray for movement first.
- The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
- We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
- We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
- It’s left to cure, generally until the day after.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Get a quote
Email us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Crownhill, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Exposed metal can rust, so it’s worth repairing early.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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 isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Landlord and trade work in Crownhill
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
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What else we do in Crownhill
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
