Cornwall · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Gwennap, Cornwall
We travel to Gwennap for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- A crack across the base
About our shower tray repair in Gwennap
In most cases, a damaged tray can be repaired where it is, from chipped edges to cracks across the floor of the tray. The colour and finish are matched. Common call-outs are for scratches from cleaning or grit and chips caused during fitting, in acrylic, enamelled steel and stone resin.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in Gwennap and across Cornwall.
- Location
- Gwennap (TR16)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job normally takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We check the tray for movement first.
- We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
- Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
- We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
- We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
Repair or replace in Gwennap?
Replacing a tray normally means refitting the screen, retiling and resealing. A repair leaves all of that untouched, at a fraction of the cost. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Gwennap
- Colour-matched on site
- Fixed prices from your photos
- One price list for the whole UK
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Read our pricing.
What we’re called out for in Gwennap
Stone resin trays are rigid, so they crack rather than bend when they sit on an uneven or poorly supported floor. Movement in a timber floor has the same effect.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A crack across the base
- Scuffs and light scratches
- Chips caused during fitting
- A tray that flexes
Comparing quotes
- How changes to the job are handled
- How the room is protected while they work
- What preparation is included
- How the colour is matched
Our work in Gwennap
Gwennap is about 3 miles south-east of Redruth, in Cornwall. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our repair technicians cover 644 places across Cornwall.
Postcode districts we cover here: TR16. If you are just outside Gwennap, we cover Burncoose (1 mile south-east), Sparry Bottom (1 mile north), Tresamble (1 mile east), Tresavean (1 mile west) and Carharrack (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Truro (6 miles north-east), Newquay (14 miles north), Falmouth (6 miles south-east), Camborne (6 miles west), Redruth (3 miles north-west) and Helston (9 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Gwennap
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of Saint Wenappa. The closest station to Gwennap is Perranwell station, roughly 2.6 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Carn Brea Castle (3.3 miles west) and Camborne Redruth Community Hospital (3.4 miles west). The countryside around Gwennap includes Carnmenellis.
When a repair is not the answer
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- A tray that moves underfoot
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- Multiple cracks across the tray
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
Can I fix it myself?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Gwennap: your questions answered
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can a stained tray be refinished?
Yes. The entire tray can be resurfaced without removing it.
Can I keep using a cracked tray?
Only if you are sure it is not leaking. Look for damp or stains below.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
Is a cracked tray repairable?
Frequently. If the tray moves, the support needs fixing first.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. If pictures do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Towns and villages near Gwennap
What else we do in Gwennap
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
Landlord and trade work in Gwennap
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff:
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
- Stick to gentle cleaners
- Use the extractor fan
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the tray
Keep an eye on the sealant, and replace it when it splits or goes black.
Don’t keep using a cracked tray. Water can get through to the floor and walls, and the damage below is not visible.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
