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Shower Tray Repair for Helstone homes
Damaged shower tray in Helstone? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Movement when you stand on it
- Scuffs and light scratches
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Shower tray repair in Helstone, 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 dull, stained or worn surface and cracks running from the waste, across ceramic, enamelled steel and acrylic.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Helstone as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Helstone (PL32)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic-capped trays are lighter, so good support matters. We repair cracks and scratches.
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are popular because they’re rigid and low-profile. A flat, solid base is essential, and we match repairs to the surface finish.
What we do, step by step
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
- The damaged area, or the whole tray, is cleaned and prepared.
- We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
- We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
- We leave it to cure; the shower is normally usable the next day.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Get a quote
If you are in Helstone and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
Should you replace it?
The tray is normally the last thing fitted and the first thing tiled up to, so taking one out disturbs a lot. A repair keeps everything as it is. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why Helstone customers choose us
- One visit for most repairs
- Same prices wherever you are
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Take a look at our pricing.
How to care for the repair
To keep it looking its best:
- Do not ignore a tray that flexes
- Don’t use strong acids or bleach
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Store bottles off the tray
Keep heavy bottles off the tray floor, so they can’t be knocked over.
Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water may be getting under the tray, and the damage below is not visible.
Covering Helstone
Helstone is about 9 miles north of Bodmin, in Cornwall. From the centre of Helstone to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our technicians cover 644 places across Cornwall.
Every address in PL32 is covered. Neighbouring places we cover include Delabole (2 miles north-west), Trelake (4 miles north-west), Treknow (4 miles north-west), Trenale (4 miles north) and Tintagel (5 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Bodmin (9 miles south), Liskeard (15 miles south-east), Launceston (15 miles east), Addington (15 miles south-east), Wadebridge (8 miles south-west) and Padstow (11 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Helstone
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Julitta and Sir James Smith's School and the streets around them. Open spaces near Helstone include Alex Tor.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. There is no area surcharge for Helstone. The price reflects:
- How many areas need work
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The type of damage
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Getting a price from photos
Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Common problems we fix in Helstone
Trays crack mainly because they move: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, every shower puts strain on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- Chips caused during fitting
- Cracks running from the waste
- Scratches in the surface
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- How to care for the finish
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Also in Helstone
When we would advise against a repair
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
- A tray that moves underfoot
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Stone resin
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
Helstone: your questions answered
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Is a cracked tray repairable?
Generally, as long as it doesn’t flex. We reinforce the crack, fill it and refinish the surface.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
When can you do it?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Typically, yes. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
