Dorset · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Iford, Dorset
Problem with your shower tray in Iford? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Movement when you stand on it
- A cracked shower tray
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
Shower tray repair in Iford without replacing anything
Shower tray repairs are one of our most common jobs. Chipped edges, cracks and worn finishes are all things we fix in place. Common call-outs are for scuffs and light scratches and movement when you stand on it, in acrylic, ceramic and cast iron.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Iford (BH6, BH23, BH7)
- County
- Dorset
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Iford
Also in Iford
What your shower tray is made of matters
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 is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Landlord and trade work in Iford
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Iford use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
FAQs for Iford
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Do you reseal the tray as well?
Yes, if you’d like us to. After a repair is a good time to reseal.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
When can I use the shower again?
Normally by the following day. We will tell you the exact time when we finish.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
When we’d advise against a repair
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Leaking waste fittings
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
- Trays cracked in several places
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
What we do, step by step
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.
- First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
- We clean and prepare the damaged area or the whole tray.
- Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
- We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the entire tray.
- We leave it to cure; the shower is usually usable the next day.
Before we arrive
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Ask for a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Iford. The price reflects:
- The material and finish
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether we combine several jobs
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed quote
You can normally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any details about the material
- One picture of the whole shower tray
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Iford and the surrounding area
Iford is about 2 miles west of Christchurch, in Dorset. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Iford is one of 462 towns and villages in Dorset where we work.
Here we cover the BH6, BH23 and BH7 postcode area. From Oak Avenue, Exton Road and Water Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Iford: Jumpers Common (1 mile north-east), Pokesdown (1 mile south-west), Littledown (1 mile west), Holdenhurst (1 mile north-west) and Townsend (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Wimborne Minster (8 miles north-west), Verwood (10 miles north), Ferndown (6 miles north-west), Broadstone (8 miles west), Corfe Mullen (9 miles west) and Swanage (11 miles south-west).
Near you in Iford
Around Iford, we work in homes near Twynham School, Stourfield Junior School and Seafield Gardens and the streets around them. Also close by are Harewood College (0.9 miles west) and St Saviour's Church (less than half a mile west). For rail, the closest station is Christchurch station, roughly 1 mile east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Christchurch Castle (1.5 miles east) and Castlepoint Shopping Centre (1.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include St Catherine's Hill.
- Local facilities include Christchurch (1.1 miles south-east)
Keeping it looking good
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Replace failing sealant promptly
- Report any creaking or movement early
- Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
Rinse the tray after use, use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, and keep an eye on the sealant so water cannot get underneath.
Every shower forces a little water into a crack, and over months that can rot the floor. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.
Should you replace it?
When the tray is firm and dry underneath, repair is the obvious choice. If water has damaged the floor, or the tray is cracked in several places, a new tray may be better. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Iford. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Iford
- Everything repaired in place
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
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