Hampshire · England

Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Linwood, Hampshire

Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing at your home in Linwood, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Snagging damage in a new bathroom
  • Chipped corners or rims
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair in Linwood

Honest limits

In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:

  • Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
  • Trays cracked in several places
  • Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed

Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.

Materials we repair

  • Stone resin
  • Enamelled steel
  • Acrylic
  • Cast iron
  • Ceramic

Shower tray repair at your home in Linwood

A cracked or chipped shower tray doesn’t always need replacing. If it’s firmly supported, we can repair it where it is, which is far less work than a replacement. Whether it’s a crack across the base and a tray that looks tired however much you clean it, we can usually put it right, on enamelled steel, acrylic and cast iron alike.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Location
Linwood (BH24)
County
Hampshire
Warranty
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

How the visit works

When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job typically takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
  2. Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
  3. We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
  4. The surface is refinished to match.
  5. We clean up and give you the curing time.

Preparing for the visit

  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

Ask for a price

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the shower tray, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

What your shower tray is made of matters

Enamelled steel

Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so it’s worth repairing early.

Ceramic

Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. Impacts can chip or crack them, and the repair is polished to match the shine.

What affects the price in Linwood

Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Linwood. What changes the price is:

  • The type of damage
  • What the surface is made of
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Access to the area

We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Linwood. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Quotes from your photos

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • One picture of the whole shower tray
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings

For a price in Linwood, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Common questions in Linwood

What do you need from me?

Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole shower tray and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.

How much does shower tray repair cost in Linwood?

Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your BH24 postcode.

Can I keep using a cracked tray?

We’d stop using it until it’s repaired, in case water is getting through.

Is a cracked tray repairable?

Frequently. If the tray moves, the support needs fixing first.

Do I have to be there?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.

When can I use the shower again?

Normally by the following day. We will tell you the exact time when we finish.

Is it messy?

Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.

What we’re called out for in Linwood

The waste is a common starting point for cracks, where the tray is cut and the fitting is tightened.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • Movement when you stand on it
  • Chips on the edges
  • Scratches from cleaning or grit
  • Chips or cracks by the plughole

Before you book anyone

  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • How long it needs to cure
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
  • What protection goes down before work starts

Our hiring checklist

Repair or replace: which is better?

Replacing a tray generally means removing the screen and tiling, preparing a new base and re-tiling. A repair or resurface keeps all of that in place. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

Why us?

  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • A fixed quote before you book
  • One visit for most repairs

See our full price list.

Our work in Linwood

Linwood is about 6 miles east of Verwood, in Hampshire. From the centre of Linwood to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in 683 places in Hampshire.

Every address in BH24 is covered. We also cover the places around Linwood: South Gorley (2 miles west), Mockbeggar (2 miles west), Highwood (2 miles south-west), Rockford (2 miles south-west) and Hangersley (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Totton (10 miles east), Lymington (12 miles south-east), Romsey (13 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (10 miles south) and Ringwood (3 miles south-west).

What’s near Linwood

Other landmarks nearby include Fordingbridge Doll Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Godshill Castle Hill (4.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.

Map of Linwood © OpenStreetMap contributors

Keeping it looking good

Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:

  • Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
  • Rinse the tray after each shower
  • Replace failing sealant promptly
  • Get a moving tray checked

Rinse the tray after use, clean with mild cleaners, and keep the sealant in good condition so water can’t get underneath.

Every shower forces a little water into a crack, which can damage the floor over time. An early repair is far cheaper than floor repairs.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. 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.

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