Dorset · England

Shower tray repair & resurfacing in New Zealand, Dorset

We travel to New Zealand for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Cracks running from the waste
  • Damage around the waste
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair for New Zealand homes

Repair or replace: which is better?

The tray is normally the last thing fitted and the first thing tiled up to, so taking one out disturbs a lot. Repairing it avoids that disruption. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Why New Zealand clients choose us

  • Everything repaired in place
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • One price list for the entire UK

Take a look at our prices page.

Shower tray repair at your home in New Zealand

Most tray damage can be repaired in place, from a chip by the waste to a crack across the base. We match the colour and finish so the repair blends in. Typical jobs include damage around the waste and a cracked shower tray, on enamelled steel, ceramic and cast iron.

We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Location
New Zealand (DT6)
Area hub
Dorset
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

DIY kit or professional repair?

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

What affects the price in New Zealand

Repairs from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to New Zealand. The price depends on:

  • How much damage there is
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

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.

Quotes from your pictures

You can usually get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:

  • The material, if you know it
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • A wider photo showing the whole shower tray
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.

Landlord and trade work in New Zealand

Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.

If you manage property in New Zealand, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.

What a repair cannot fix

To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:

  • Plumbing leaks under the tray
  • Multiple cracks across the tray
  • Water damage to the floor beneath the tray

Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.

What we work on

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

Repairs by material

Ceramic

Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and we match the gloss when we repair them.

Acrylic

Acrylic-capped trays are lighter, so a firm base is essential. We repair cracks and scratches.

Keeping it looking good

Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:

  • Ventilate the room after showers
  • Stick to gentle cleaners
  • Rinse the tray after each shower
  • Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black

Wait the full curing time before you shower. After that, mild cleaners and good ventilation are all it needs.

Act on split sealant early. It lets water behind the tray and can cause damage underneath.

How the visit works

Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, do the job and clear up. Plan for a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.

  1. We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
  2. The damaged area, or the entire tray, is cleaned and prepared.
  3. Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
  4. We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
  5. We leave it to cure; the shower is typically usable the day after.

How to prepare

  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Clear the area around the damage

Getting a price

Upload a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, with your DT6 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

Common questions in New Zealand

How long does it take to cure?

You will get the exact time when we finish, generally the next day.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.

Do you cover the entire of Dorset?

Across the UK, and that includes New Zealand. Prices do not change with location.

How do I get a price for shower tray repair in New Zealand?

Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.

Can you fix a cracked tray?

Normally, if the tray is firmly supported. The crack is reinforced, filled and refinished.

Can you repair several things at once?

Of course, and it usually saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you’ll get one combined price.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.

Can you price it without visiting?

Generally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.

New Zealand and nearby

New Zealand is about 0 miles south of Bridport, in Dorset. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in New Zealand and nearby villages, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. New Zealand is one of 462 towns and villages in Dorset we cover.

Jobs in DT6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to New Zealand include Bridport (1 mile north), Allington (1 mile north-west), Walditch (1 mile east), Bothenhampton (1 mile south) and West Bay (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Weymouth (15 miles south-east), Dorchester (14 miles east), Rodwell (15 miles south-east), Fordington (14 miles east), Lyme Regis (8 miles west) and Melcombe Regis (15 miles south-east).

Local landmarks in New Zealand

Our clients here include homes close to Bridport, Parish Church of St Mary and Woodman Inn, among other places. A little further out are Bridport Community Hospital (0.9 miles north-west) and Burcomb Wood (4.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Thorncombe Beacon.

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