Cornwall · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Downgate, Cornwall
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Downgate and across Cornwall. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused during fitting
- Chipped corners or rims
Repairing versus replacing in Downgate
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. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why us?
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Same prices wherever you are
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Read our prices page.
Shower tray repair in Downgate without replacing anything
We check the tray before repairing it: a tray that moves needs its support sorted first, otherwise any crack returns. We will explain what we find. We regularly repair acrylic, cast iron and stone resin, and people most often call us about movement when you stand on it and chips on the edges.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Location
- Downgate (PL17)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairs by material
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Exposed metal can rust, so it’s worth repairing early.
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are rigid and slim. They need a flat, solid base, and repairs are matched to the gel coat.
Towns and villages near Downgate
Other services in Downgate
How it works
Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- First, we check whether the tray moves.
- The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
- We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
- The repair is shaped, colour-matched and finished.
- It’s left to cure, usually until the day after.
How to prepare
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
How to get a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
Downgate questions
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Can you fix a cracked tray?
Generally, if the tray is firmly supported. We reinforce the crack, fill it and refinish the surface.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and we will quote them together.
Do you reseal the tray as well?
We can. After a repair is a good time to reseal.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, 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.
Downgate and nearby
Downgate is about 7 miles west of Tavistock, in Cornwall. We visit homes and businesses in Downgate and the surrounding area, so there is no workshop to go to. We cover 644 places in Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the PL17 postcode area. From High Trip Lane and Sandercock Close or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Holmbush (1 mile south-west), Kelly Bray (1 mile south-west), Stoke Climsland (1 mile north-west), Venterdon (1 mile north-west) and Callington (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Stonehouse (13 miles south-east), Saltash (9 miles south), Liskeard (9 miles south-west), Launceston (8 miles north), Addington (8 miles south-west) and Looe (14 miles south-west).
Around Downgate
Around Downgate, we work in homes near Stoke Climsland School, Callington Community College and Stoke Climsland Church. The nearest railway station is Gunnislake station, about 3.9 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Kithill Castle (1.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Kit Hill and Armstrong Wood.
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
When we would advise against a repair
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Cast iron
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
Landlord and trade work in Downgate
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Downgate as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
What affects the price in Downgate
Prices start from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How hard the colour is to match
- Access to the area
- How many items we do on one visit
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Quotes from your photos
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Details of any past repairs
- Any details about the material
- Natural light rather than flash
- A wider photo showing the entire shower tray
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say right away whether it can be repaired.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
- Get a moving tray checked
- Check the seal every few months
Store heavy bottles on a shelf, not on the tray, to avoid chips.
Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water may be getting under the tray, where it causes damage you cannot see.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
