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Shower Tray Repair for Helston homes
Damaged shower tray in Helston? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
- A crack across the base
How to look after the repair
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
- Check the seal every few months
- Report any creaking or movement early
- Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
Wait the full curing time before you shower. After that, mild cleaners and good ventilation are all it needs.
If the tray creaks or moves, get it checked, before it cracks or gets worse.
About our shower tray repair in Helston
A cracked or chipped shower tray does not always need replacing. If it’s firmly supported, we can repair it where it is, saving you the cost and mess of a new one. Whether it’s chips or cracks by the plughole and movement when you stand on it, we can help, on enamelled steel, stone resin and cast iron alike.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Helston (TR13)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair cannot fix
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
Your questions about shower tray repair in Helston
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If photos don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Can I keep using a cracked tray?
Only if you’re sure it isn’t leaking. Look for damp or stains below.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send pictures.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
Can you replace the silicone at the same time?
Yes. We can repair and reseal on the same visit.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
For landlords and businesses
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Why repair rather than replace?
A new shower tray often means a new enclosure fitting, new tiling and new sealant. Repairing it avoids all of that, at a fraction of the cost. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Helston
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Take a look at our full price list.
How we price shower tray repair
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Unusual colours or finishes
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Quotes from your photos
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Where you are, by postcode
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
If you are in Helston and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Different materials, different repairs
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are rigid and slim. They need a flat, solid base, and repairs are matched to the gel coat.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
What happens on the day
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we are doing. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. You can expect it to take a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Getting a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
Our work in Helston
Helston is 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. We work in 644 places across Cornwall.
Our visits in TR13 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Station Road, Godolphin Road and Higher Well Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Helston is on the A394 and B3297, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Helston include Lowertown-by-Helston (1 mile north), Gwavas (1 mile north-west), Trewennack (1 mile north-east), Sithney Common (1 mile west) and Sithney Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Truro (15 miles north-east), Falmouth (9 miles east), Camborne (8 miles north), Redruth (9 miles north), Penzance (12 miles west) and Hayle (9 miles north-west).
What’s near Helston
We visit homes around Red Lion Public House, Church of St Michael and Helston Community College, among other places. Nearby you will also find Helston Castle (under half a mile south-west) and National Museum Of Gardening (2.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Helston includes Tregonning Hill and The Loe.
When to call us in Helston
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.
Customers normally contact us about:
- A crack across the base
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
- A damaged area around the waste
- Chips on the edges
What to look for in a quote
- How soon you can use it again
- What prep work is covered
- How the colour is matched
- How the room is protected while they work
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