Cardiff · Wales
Shower Tray Repair in Downs
Our technicians come to Downs for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused during fitting
- A crack across the base
Downs and the surrounding area
Downs is about 4 miles north of Barry, in Cardiff. Wherever you are in the CF5 postcode area, a technician comes to you. We work in all 91 towns and villages in Cardiff, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in CF5 is covered. You will find streets such as Grant's Field and The Lane, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Downs, we cover Twyn-yr-odyn (1 mile south-east), Culverhouse Cross (1 mile east), Llwyneliddon (1 mile south), Michaelston-super-Ely (1 mile north-east) and Wenvoe (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Cardiff (5 miles north-east), Castle (5 miles east), Adamsdown (6 miles east), Roath (6 miles east), Splott (6 miles east) and Newtown (5 miles east).
Landmarks near Downs
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Bleiddian's Church, St Fagans C.I.W. Primary School and Mary Immaculate High School. The nearest railway station is Waun-Gron Park station, roughly 3 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Welsh Museum of Health and Medicine (4 miles north) and Rookwood Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Caia Hill and Glamorgan Canal / Long Wood.
Shower tray repair at your home in Downs
If the whole tray looks tired, we can resurface it, giving it a fresh, even finish. If you are dealing with staining and dullness across the tray and scratches from cleaning or grit, we can usually put it right, on enamelled steel, ceramic and cast iron alike.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after the visit.
- Where
- Downs (CF5)
- Region
- Cardiff
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we are doing. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. You can expect it to take a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface.
- We protect the floor and the enclosure.
- Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
- We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
- The surface is refinished to match.
- We clean up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Getting a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Advice
Should you replace it?
Replacing a tray normally involves removing the screen and tiling, relaying the base and re-tiling. A repair or resurface keeps all of that in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.
Why book with us
- Fixed prices from your photos
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- One visit for most repairs
Take a look at our prices page.
What affects the price in Downs
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many areas need work
- Whether we combine several jobs
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
How to get a fixed price
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Any details about the material
Send us a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, with your CF5 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
When to call us in Downs
Heavy bottles, shower heads and dropped razors chip trays, normally along the edges or by the waste.
People typically call us after spotting one of these:
- A cracked shower tray
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- Movement when you stand on it
- Chips caused during fitting
What your quote should include
- Who will actually do the work
- How the room is protected while they work
- When it can be used again
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
Downs: your questions answered
Is it OK to use a cracked tray?
Only if you’re sure it is not leaking. Check the ceiling below for damp.
Do you come to Downs?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Downs from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
How long before I can shower?
Normally by the following day. We’ll confirm before we leave.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Do you cover the entire of Cardiff?
We work UK-wide, so Downs is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Landlord and trade work in Downs
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
What a repair can’t fix
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Downs
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
What else we do in Downs
What your shower tray is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are rigid and slim. They need a flat, solid base, and repairs are matched to the gel coat.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
