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Shower Tray Repair for Gunnislake homes

We travel to Gunnislake for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Scuffs and light scratches
  • A dull, stained or worn surface
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair near Gunnislake

Shower tray repair in Gunnislake, done in place

You don’t always need a new tray. If it’s firmly supported, we can repair it where it is, which is far less work than a replacement. Common call-outs are for a crack across the base and a dull, stained or worn surface, on stone resin, acrylic and cast iron.

You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Gunnislake as everywhere else we work.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Location
Gunnislake (PL18)
Area hub
Cornwall
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Aftercare tips

Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:

  • Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
  • Rinse away soap after showering
  • Get a moving tray checked
  • Keep the bathroom well ventilated

Keep an eye on the sealant, and reseal when it starts to fail.

Do not keep using a cracked tray. Water can get through to the floor and walls, where it causes damage you cannot see.

Repairs by material

Enamelled steel

Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Exposed metal can rust, so early repairs help.

Ceramic

Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.

Covering Gunnislake

Gunnislake is about 3 miles south-west of Tavistock, in Cornwall. Customers in Gunnislake get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We cover all 644 towns and villages across Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.

Jobs in PL18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Station Road, Sand Hill and Calstock Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Gunnislake: Middle Dimson (1 mile north-west), Higher Dimson (1 mile west), Lower Dimson (1 mile north), Dimson (1 mile north-west) and Drakewalls (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Stonehouse (11 miles south), Saltash (8 miles south), Liskeard (12 miles south-west), Launceston (10 miles north-west), Addington (11 miles west) and Torpoint (10 miles south).

Near you in Gunnislake

Our customers here include homes close to Tamar Valley AONB, Church of St Ann and Gunnislake Primary Academy and the streets around them. Gunnislake has its own railway station: Gunnislake station. Other landmarks nearby include Cotehele Discovery Centre (2.2 miles south) and Tavistock Hospital (3.2 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Hingston Down.

Map of Gunnislake © OpenStreetMap contributors

Why repair rather than replace?

Replacing a tray usually means refitting the screen, retiling and resealing. Repairing it avoids all of that and costs far less. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.

Why book with us

  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Normally one visit, start to finish

See our pricing.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Gunnislake

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

When a repair isn’t the answer

Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:

  • A tray that moves underfoot
  • Damage below the tray that needs a builder
  • Trays cracked in several places

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.

Materials we repair

  • Cast iron
  • Enamelled steel
  • Stone resin
  • Acrylic
  • Ceramic

What happens on the day

We turn up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. Most visits take a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. First, we check whether the tray moves.
  2. We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
  3. We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
  4. The repair is shaped, colour matched and finished.
  5. It’s left to cure, usually until the day after.

Before we arrive

  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings

Ask for a price

Send us a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you are in Gunnislake, and we will reply with a fixed price.

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Prices and what affects them

Repairs from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Gunnislake. The price depends on:

  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • How much damage there is
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book.

Quotes from your pictures

Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • A wider photo showing the whole shower tray
  • The material, if you know it
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection

We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.

Gunnislake: your questions answered

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.

Can I keep using a cracked tray?

It’s best to stop using it until it’s checked, because water may be getting underneath.

What areas do you cover?

The entire UK, including all of Cornwall. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will offer you dates.

Will there be a smell?

Expect a mild smell while we’re working.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

Generally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.

Do you come to Gunnislake?

Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Gunnislake. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Is there a call-out fee?

No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Generally, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.

Common problems we fix in Gunnislake

Trays fitted on timber floors can crack if the floor moves, particularly if it wasn’t fully bedded. On concrete, an uneven base is the usual cause.

Send us a photo if you notice any of these:

  • A dull, stained or worn surface
  • Scratches in the surface
  • Chips or cracks by the plughole
  • A cracked shower tray

Comparing quotes

  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • How to care for the finish
  • Whether the price covers travel

How to compare quotes

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