Gwynedd · Wales
Shower Tray Repair for Dolgellau homes
Shower tray repair across Dolgellau and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- A crack across the base
How it works
We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
- 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, normally by the next day, you can use the shower.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
How to get a price
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.
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Shower tray repair in Dolgellau without replacing anything
We repair a lot of shower trays. Chips by the waste, cracks across the base and dull, stained surfaces are all things we fix in place. We work on cast iron, stone resin and ceramic, and people most often call us about chips caused during fitting and scratches from cleaning or grit.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- Dolgellau (LL40)
- Region
- Gwynedd
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Dolgellau: your questions answered
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Is it OK to use a cracked tray?
Only if you’re sure it isn’t leaking. Look for damp or stains below.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. If photos don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Is a cracked tray repairable?
Generally, if the tray is firmly supported. The crack is reinforced, filled and refinished.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
For landlords and businesses
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Gwynedd and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Signs you need shower tray repair in Dolgellau
Heavy bottles, shower heads and dropped razors chip trays, generally along the edges or by the waste.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- A tray that flexes
- A crack across the base
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- Chipped corners or rims
Questions to ask before booking
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Who will actually do the work
- If travel is included in the price
- What preparation is included
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new tray can be cheap, but fitting it is not: removing the screen, breaking out tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. Repairing it takes one visit. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Dolgellau
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- No extra charge for your area
See our full price list.
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the tray
- Get a moving tray checked
- Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
Give the repair its full curing time before showering. After that, gentle cleaning and good ventilation keep it in good shape.
Act on split sealant early. It lets water behind the tray and can damage the floor below.
What affects the price in Dolgellau
Repairs from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- How much damage there is
- What kind of damage it is
- The material
- Whether we combine several jobs
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Getting a price from pictures
You can take the photos on your phone. Just make sure we can see:
- A photo taken from further back
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Any details about the material
- Something in shot to show the size
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
About Dolgellau
Dolgellau is about 29 miles north-west of Y Drenewydd, in Gwynedd. Wherever you are in the LL40 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Dolgellau is one of 165 places in Gwynedd where we work. Our jobs stretch from Dolgellau to Liverpool (61 miles away).
All of LL40 is within our area. Jobs here include addresses on Finsbury Square, Stryd Fawr and Mill Street and the roads around them. Dolgellau is on the A470, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Dolgellau: Wenallt (1 mile south), Llanelltyd (1 mile north-west), Tabor (1 mile east), Rhydymain (6 miles north-east) and Aberllefenni (6 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Tywyn (14 miles south-west), Barmouth (7 miles west), Pen-dre (13 miles south-west), Aberdovey (15 miles south-west), Harlech (12 miles north-west) and Fairbourne (8 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Dolgellau
In Dolgellau, that means homes near Our Lady of Seven Sorrows Church, Cross Keys Inn and Ysgol y Gader. Other landmarks nearby include Dolgellau and Barmouth Hospital (within half a mile south-east) and Tŷ Siamas (less than half a mile west). Open spaces near Dolgellau include Llyn Gwernan and Bryn-y-gwin.
Towns and villages near Dolgellau
Also in Dolgellau
DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic trays are lighter and slightly flexible, so a firm base is essential. We repair cracks and scratches.
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Exposed metal can rust, so early repairs help.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
