Portsmouth · England
Shower Tray Repair in Hilsea
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing at your home in Hilsea, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the edges
- A dull, stained or worn surface
About our shower tray repair in Hilsea
The first thing we do is check the tray: if it flexes underfoot, the cause needs sorting before any repair, or the crack will come back. We’ll tell you if that is the case. We’re frequently asked to fix snagging damage in a new bathroom and a crack across the base, in ceramic, enamelled steel and stone resin.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Where
- Hilsea (PO2, PO3, PO6)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Hilsea
Trays sit under the screen and tiles, so replacing one disturbs a lot around it. A repair keeps everything as it is. Prices start from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hilsea
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Work done at your home or business
- No need to remove anything
See our prices page.
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What a repair cannot fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- A tray that moves underfoot
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Use the extractor fan
- Rinse the tray after each shower
- Do not ignore a tray that flexes
- Check the seal every few months
Keep heavy bottles off the tray floor, so they cannot be knocked over.
Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water can get through to the floor and walls, where it causes damage you cannot see.
How we price shower tray repair
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:
- The colour and finish to match
- How many areas need work
- Doing more than one item at once
- Access to the area
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Quotes from your pictures
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Upload a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, with your PO2 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Hilsea: your questions answered
Are there extra charges for Hilsea?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
What happens after I send pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Can you resurface a whole tray?
Yes. Resurfacing gives a worn tray an even, clean finish.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Do you work in Hilsea?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Hilsea from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
The process
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Any sealant in the way is cut out.
- We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
- The surface is refinished to match.
- We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Get a quote
If you are in Hilsea and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Advice
Can I fix it myself?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Landlord and trade work in Hilsea
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic-capped trays are lighter, so a firm base is essential. Cracks and scratches can be repaired.
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Chips can rust if they’re left, so it’s worth repairing early.
Hilsea and the surrounding area
Hilsea is about 2 miles north of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Hilsea is one of 19 towns and villages in Portsmouth where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 63 miles away.
We work across the PO2, PO3 and PO6 postcode area and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Vita Road, Conan Road and Arras Road, and we cover them all. We also travel to Cosham (1 mile north), North End (1 mile south-west), Tipner (1 mile south-west), Wymering (1 mile north) and Rudmore (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Southsea (3 miles south), Portsea (3 miles south-west) and Portsmouth Point (3 miles south-west).
Around Hilsea
We visit homes around Coach and Horses pub, St Francis' Church and Gatcombe Park Primary School. Nearby too are Springfield School (1.3 miles north-east), Trafalgar School (under half a mile north-west) and Alexandra Park (0.6 miles south-west). For rail, the closest station is Hilsea station, roughly 0.5 miles east of the centre. A little further out are World War I Remembrance Centre (0.8 miles east) and Tricorn Centre (2.1 miles south-west). The countryside around Hilsea includes Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
