Devon · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Ivybridge, Devon
Shower tray repair across Ivybridge and nearby, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A tray that flexes
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
How to look after the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
- Do not ignore a tray that flexes
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Use the extractor fan
Wait the full curing time before you shower. After that, gentle cleaning and good ventilation keep it in good shape.
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.
How we handle shower tray repair in Ivybridge
We repair cracks, chips and scratches in stone resin, acrylic and ceramic trays, and worn trays can be resurfaced completely. The tray stays in place, so the screen and tiling stay as they are. Common call-outs are for movement when you stand on it and a crack across the base, across ceramic, stone resin and enamelled steel.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Ivybridge (PL21)
- County
- Devon
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Ivybridge
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Ivybridge. What changes the price is:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How many areas need work
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Getting a price from photos
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The material, if you know it
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Most customers in Ivybridge get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Common problems we fix in Ivybridge
Trays crack mainly because they move: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, it flexes each time someone stands on it. Chips generally come from dropped bottles.
Look out for these signs:
- Scuffs and light scratches
- Chips on the edges
- A damaged area around the waste
- Chips caused during fitting
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What preparation is included
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
Landlord and trade work in Ivybridge
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll handle the rest.
Repairs by material
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Exposed metal can rust, so it’s worth repairing early.
Stone resin
Stone resin is a dense, rigid material with a smooth gel coat. Poor support underneath leads to cracks, and chips are filled and matched to the surface.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Repairing versus replacing in Ivybridge
Replacing a tray typically means refitting the screen, retiling and resealing. A repair leaves all of that untouched. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ivybridge
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- One price list for the entire UK
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Take a look at our prices page.
Ivybridge: your questions answered
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we’ll quote them together.
How do I book?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Is there a call-out fee?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Is a cracked tray repairable?
In most cases. If the tray moves, the support needs fixing first.
How long does it take to cure?
Normally by the following day. We will confirm before we leave.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
What happens on the day
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 are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
- The damaged area, or the entire tray, is cleaned and prepared.
- Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
- We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
- We leave it to cure; the shower is normally usable the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Open a window if you can
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Get a quote
If you’re in Ivybridge and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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What else we do in Ivybridge
Our work in Ivybridge
Ivybridge is about 9 miles east of Plymouth, in Devon. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We work in all 586 towns and villages across Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our repair technicians cover all of PL21 and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Station Road, Chapel Place and Fore Street. With the A38 and B3213 close by, Ivybridge is simple for us to get to. If you are just outside Ivybridge, we cover Ermington (2 miles south), Lee Mill (2 miles west), Yealmbridge (4 miles south-west), Holbeton (4 miles south) and Yealmpton (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Tavistock (15 miles north-west), Totnes (11 miles east), Dartmouth (15 miles east), Kingsbridge (10 miles south-east), Bridgetown (11 miles east) and Salcombe (12 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Ivybridge
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Exchange pub, Ivybridge Community College and St John the Evangelist. For rail, the closest station is Ivybridge station, about 0.8 miles east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Moorhaven Hospital (1.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Ivybridge include Butterdon Hill.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
