Dorset · England
Shower Tray Repair for Ludwell homes
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Ludwell and across Dorset. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks running from the waste
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
Shower tray repair in Ludwell, done in place
Every crack has a cause, and we find it first. A tray that moves needs its support sorting first, so the crack doesn’t come back. Whether it’s cracks running from the waste and a damaged area around the waste, we can help, whatever the material.
Every job is backed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Ludwell (SP7)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Ludwell: your questions answered
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there’s more, we’ll tell you before starting.
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.
Can you quote from photos?
Generally, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
What information do you need?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
When to call us in Ludwell
Most cracked trays are trays that flex: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, it flexes each time someone stands on it. Chips normally come from dropped bottles.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Scuffs and light scratches
- A crack across the base
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- Staining and dullness across the tray
Questions to ask before you book
- How the colour is matched
- Whether the price covers travel
- How your room will be protected
- How soon you can use it again
How to look after the repair
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Use the extractor fan
- Report any creaking or movement early
Store heavy bottles on a shelf, not on the tray, to avoid chips.
Don’t keep using a cracked tray. Water may be getting under the tray, and the damage below is not visible.
Towns and villages near Ludwell
What else we do in Ludwell
Where we work around Ludwell
Ludwell is about 10 miles north of Blandford Forum, in Dorset. Anywhere in SP7, we come to you. We cover 462 places across Dorset, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in SP7 is within our area. You’ll find streets such as Cats Hill Lane, Parhams Hill and Dennis Lane, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also work in Birdbush (1 mile north-east), Lower Coombe (1 mile north-west), Lillies Green (1 mile north-west), Milkwell (1 mile north-east) and Donhead St Mary (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Wimborne Minster (15 miles south-east), Blandford Forum (10 miles south), Verwood (14 miles south-east), Gillingham (7 miles west), Shaftesbury (3 miles west) and Peacemarsh (7 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Ludwell
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St John the Baptist and Ludwell Community Primary School. The closest station to Ludwell is Tisbury station, roughly 4.5 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Old Wardour Castle (2.9 miles north-east) and Westminster Memorial Hospital (3.1 miles west). Open spaces near Ludwell include Breeze Hill.
When we’d advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- Leaking waste fittings
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Ludwell
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- The material
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How hard the colour is to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Getting a price from photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- One picture of the entire shower tray
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Natural light rather than flash
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
What your shower tray is made of matters
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.
The process
You do not need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. It generally takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
- The damaged area, or the whole tray, is cleaned and prepared.
- We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
- We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the whole tray.
- Once cured, normally by the following day, you can use the shower.
How to prepare
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
How to get a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
Repairing versus replacing in Ludwell
A new tray can be cheap, but fitting it isn’t: taking out the enclosure, tiling and resealing. Repairing it takes one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ludwell
- Colour-matched on site
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- No extra charge for your area
Take a look at our pricing.
Can I fix it myself?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
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