Cornwall · England
Shower Tray Repair in Longdowns
Our technicians come to Longdowns for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Movement when you stand on it
- Damage from a refit or building work
How we handle shower tray repair in Longdowns
You don’t always need a new tray. If it’s solid underneath, it can generally be repaired in place, saving you the cost and mess of a new one. Typical jobs include snagging damage in a new bathroom and damage around the waste, on acrylic, enamelled steel and stone resin.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Where
- Longdowns (TR10)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. Impacts can chip or crack them, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Ventilate the room after showers
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
- Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
Keep an eye on the sealant, and replace it when it splits or goes black.
Every shower forces a little water into a crack, and over months that can rot the floor. An early repair is far cheaper than floor repairs.
About Longdowns
Longdowns is about 4 miles west of Falmouth, in Cornwall. Clients in Longdowns get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. We cover 644 places in Cornwall.
We cover every part of the TR10 postcode area and the streets around it. Nearby, we also work in Rame Cross (1 mile west), Trenoweth (1 mile south-east), Antron (1 mile east), Mabe Burnthouse (1 mile east) and Stithians (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Truro (8 miles north-east), Falmouth (4 miles east), Camborne (7 miles north-west), Redruth (6 miles north-west), Helston (6 miles south-west) and Hayle (11 miles west).
Around Longdowns
Around Longdowns, we work in homes near Penryn College. The nearest railway station is Penryn station, roughly 2.2 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Penryn Museum (2.6 miles east) and Falmouth Community Hospital (3.4 miles east). The countryside around Longdowns includes Carnmenellis.
Repairing versus replacing in Longdowns
A new shower tray frequently means a new enclosure fitting, new tiling and new sealant. Repairing it avoids all of that, at a fraction of the cost. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. 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 pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Longdowns
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Same prices wherever you are
Take a look at our full price list.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
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.
What affects the price in Longdowns
Prices start from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Longdowns. The price depends on:
- How many items we do on one visit
- How hard the colour is to match
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Access to the area
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Quotes from your pictures
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The material, if you know it
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your TR10 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Common questions in Longdowns
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Do you redo the sealant?
Yes, if you’d like us to. After a repair is a good time to reseal.
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?
Usually, as long as it doesn’t flex. The crack is reinforced, filled and refinished.
What happens after I send photos?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Is it OK to use a cracked tray?
It’s best to stop using it until it’s checked, in case water is getting through.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Longdowns
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll arrange it.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Signs you need shower tray repair in Longdowns
Rigid trays don’t bend, they crack if the floor beneath them is not flat and fully supported. Movement in a timber floor has the same effect.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A damaged area around the waste
- Chips on the edges
- Scratches in the surface
- Staining and dullness across the tray
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price covers travel
- Who will actually do the work
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What aftercare is recommended
The process
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Allow a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We check the tray for movement first.
- The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
- We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
- The repair is shaped, colour-matched and finished.
- It’s left to cure, typically until the next day.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the area is dry
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Ask for a price
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
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