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Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Garth, Powys
We travel to Garth for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
How it works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which usually takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- First, we check whether the tray moves.
- We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
- Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
- The repair is shaped, colour-matched and finished.
- We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Open a window if you can
How to get a price
There’s 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’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
Shower tray repair at your home in Garth
We repair cracks, chips and scratches in stone resin, acrylic and ceramic trays, or resurface the entire tray if it’s worn. The tray stays in place, so the enclosure and tiles are not disturbed. If you are dealing with staining and dullness across the tray and scratches from cleaning or grit, we can help, on ceramic, cast iron and enamelled steel alike.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll come back.
- Area
- Garth (LD4)
- Area hub
- Powys
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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What a repair can’t fix
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
- Trays cracked in several places
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Garth
- Cast iron
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
Garth questions
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?
Usually, as long as it doesn’t flex. The crack is reinforced, filled and refinished.
Can you resurface a whole tray?
Yes. A full resurface makes a tired tray look fresh.
Do you come to Garth?
We do. Technicians travel to Garth from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Can I keep using a cracked tray?
Only if you’re sure it isn’t leaking. Check the ceiling below for damp.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the tray
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
- Do not use strong acids or bleach
- Stick to gentle cleaners
Check the silicone around the tray every few months, and reseal when it starts to fail.
Failed sealant around a tray should be replaced quickly. Water gets behind and under the tray and can cause damage underneath.
What we are called out for in Garth
A tired-looking tray is frequently the result of years of cleaning: limescale, harsh chemicals and abrasive pads strip the surface finish.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Chips caused during fitting
- A tray that flexes
- A damaged area around the waste
- Chips on the edges
What to look for in a quote
- How the colour is matched
- How changes to the job are handled
- When it can be used again
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.
What affects the price in Garth
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- What kind of damage it is
- How much damage there is
- How hard the colour is to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Quotes from your pictures
Phone photos are fine. Just make sure we can see:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A wider photo showing the entire shower tray
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Any details about the material
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole shower tray, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Garth and the surrounding area
Garth is about 27 miles north of Merthyr Tydfil, in Powys. Whether you’re in the middle of Garth or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in 234 places across Powys, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Garth to Birmingham (73 miles away).
Here we cover the LD4 postcode area. Close by, we cover Llangammarch Wells (1 mile south-west), Llangammarch (2 miles south-west), Beulah (2 miles north-west), Treflys (3 miles north-west) and Cilmery (4 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Brecon (14 miles south-east), Llandrindod Wells (10 miles north-east), Llanfair-ym-Muallt (6 miles east), Llanfaes (14 miles south-east), Rhayader (12 miles north) and Pendre (14 miles south-east).
Around Garth
Around Garth, we work in homes near Llanllywenfel Parish Church, Garth Inn and Irfon Valley C.P. School. There’s a railway station in Garth itself: Garth (Powys) station. Nearby you will also find Castell Du (0.9 miles south-east) and Builth Wells Hospital (5.4 miles east). The countryside around Garth includes Llyn Legin and Garth Bank.
Repairing versus replacing in Garth
A new shower tray normally involves taking out the enclosure and tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. A repair or resurface leaves all of that alone. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Garth
- Same prices wherever you are
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Colour-matched on site
- Most jobs done in one visit
Read our prices page.
Work for landlords and builders
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Garth use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Powys and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
