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Shower Tray Repair for Gabalfa homes
Shower tray repair for Gabalfa, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A damaged area around the waste
- Scuffs and light scratches
Shower tray repair in Gabalfa without replacing anything
Stone resin, acrylic and ceramic trays can all be repaired, and worn trays can be resurfaced completely. The tray stays in place, so the enclosure and tiles aren’t disturbed. Common call-outs are for a cracked shower tray and scratches from cleaning or grit, in stone resin, enamelled steel and ceramic.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Gabalfa (CF14, CF5, CF11)
- County
- Cardiff
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Covering Gabalfa
Gabalfa is about 1 mile west of Cardiff, in Cardiff. Wherever you are in the CF14 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. Gabalfa is one of 91 towns and villages in Cardiff where we work.
Every address in CF14, CF5 and CF11 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Cefn Road, Court Road and Bacton Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. With the A48 and A470 close by, Gabalfa is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also work in Maindy (1 mile east), Gwaun Treoda (1 mile north), Llandaff North (1 mile west), Birchgrove (1 mile north) and Rhiwbina (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Caerau (3 miles south-west), St Mellons (5 miles north-east), Llanrumney (4 miles north-east), Morristown (5 miles south), Cogan (4 miles south) and Old St Mellons (5 miles north-east).
Around Gabalfa
Around Gabalfa, we work in homes near Centre for Occupational and Health Psychology, St Joseph's R.C. Primary School and Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf. Nearby too are Llandaff Fields (0.7 miles south), The Master Gunner pub (within half a mile west) and St Mark's Church (under half a mile north-east). For rail, the closest station is Llandaf station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find University Dental Hospital on Cardiff University (0.7 miles north-east) and Regimental Museum of 1st The Queens Dragoon Guards (0.7 miles east). For a walk, there’s Cock Hill and Roath Park Lake.
How it works
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we are there. We protect the area first, then the work takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- 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 tidy up and tell you when you can shower.
Before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Ensure the area is dry
Getting a price
If you are in Gabalfa and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Related advice
When to call us in Gabalfa
On timber floors, movement can crack a tray, especially if the tray wasn’t bedded properly. On solid floors, cracks normally point to an uneven base.
Common reasons people in Gabalfa contact us are:
- A tray that flexes
- A crack across the base
- Chips on the edges
- Staining and dullness across the tray
What your quote should include
- If travel is included in the price
- How the room is protected while they work
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
What a repair can’t fix
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- A tray that moves underfoot
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- A tray broken in more than one place
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
- Cast iron
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
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FAQs for Gabalfa
Do you cover Gabalfa?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Gabalfa from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can you make an old tray look new?
Yes, it’s a common job. Resurfacing gives a worn tray an even, clean finish.
What happens after I send photos?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Is it OK to use a cracked tray?
We’d stop using it until it’s repaired, because water may be getting underneath.
Can you quote from photos?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
How we price shower tray repair
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The colour and finish to match
- Doing more than one item at once
- What kind of damage it is
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Getting a price from photos
Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Any details about the material
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
- Store bottles off the tray
- Stick to gentle cleaners
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off the tray. A soft cloth and washing-up liquid do the job.
Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water can get through to the floor and walls, where it causes damage you can’t see.
Repair or replace in Gabalfa?
Replacing a tray normally involves taking out the enclosure and tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. Repairing or resurfacing the tray keeps all of that in place. Prices start from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Why us?
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Take a look at our prices page.
Work for landlords and builders
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.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
