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Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Newport, Devon

Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing in Newport, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Staining and dullness across the tray
  • Edge chips from dropped bottles
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair for Newport homes

The process

The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the work takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. We protect the floor and the enclosure.
  2. Any sealant in the way is cut out.
  3. We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
  4. We refinish the surface to match the tray.
  5. We clean up and give you the curing time.

How to prepare

  • Ensure the room can be ventilated
  • Make sure the area is dry
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing

Getting a price

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.

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Shower tray repair at your home in Newport

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. We regularly repair cast iron, ceramic and stone resin, and common reasons people contact us are edge chips from dropped bottles and a damaged area around the waste.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit.

Where
Newport (EX32, EX31, EX37)
County
Devon
Cover
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Different materials, different repairs

Acrylic

Acrylic-capped trays are lighter, so a firm base is essential. Cracks and scratches can be repaired.

Enamelled steel

Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.

Landlord and trade work in Newport

For anyone letting property in or around Newport, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we will come back with a combined price.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Newport use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

FAQs for Newport

Will it make a mess?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?

In most cases. If the tray moves, the support needs fixing first.

Can you quote from pictures?

In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.

Do you cover the entire of Devon?

Everywhere in the UK, Newport included. Travel is included in the price.

Can a stained tray be refinished?

Yes. A full resurface makes a tired tray look fresh.

Is there any odour?

Expect a mild smell while we are working.

How soon can you come?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

What affects the price in Newport

Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:

  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • How many areas need work
  • What the surface is made of

A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.

Send photos for a quote

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:

  • Something in shot to show the size
  • One picture of the whole shower tray
  • Any details about the material
  • Where you are, by postcode

For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

What we can’t put right

Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:

  • Damage below the tray that needs a builder
  • Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
  • A tray that moves underfoot

If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.

What we work on

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

When to call us in Newport

Most cracked trays are trays that flex: without a solid, level base underneath, every shower puts strain on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.

Send us a photo if you notice any of these:

  • Scratches from cleaning or grit
  • Damage from a refit or building work
  • Chips or cracks by the plughole
  • A dull, stained or worn surface

Comparing quotes

  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • What prep work is covered

Our hiring checklist

About Newport

Newport is about 1 mile south-east of Barnstaple, in Devon. Anywhere in EX32, we come to you. Newport is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon where we work.

Here we cover the EX32, EX31 and EX37 postcode area. From New Road, Pill Lane and Park Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Barnstaple (1 mile north-west), Sticklepath (1 mile west), Westacott (1 mile north-east), Bishop's Tawton (1 mile south) and Pilton (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bideford (8 miles south-west), Ilfracombe (10 miles north), Braunton (6 miles north-west), South Molton (10 miles east), East-the-Water (8 miles south-west) and Northam (8 miles west).

Near you in Newport

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Park Community School, Church of St John the Baptist and North Devon Athenaeum. Also close by are Newport Community School Primary Academy (less than half a mile east), The Park Community School (within half a mile south-west), Rose and Crown Public House (within half a mile north) and Holy Trinity Church (0.5 miles north-west). Newport’s nearest station is Barnstaple station, roughly 0.8 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Barnstaple and North Devon (0.7 miles north-west) and Hawley Hospital (0.6 miles north). Open spaces near Newport include Fremington Local Nature Reserve.

Map of Newport © OpenStreetMap contributors

Aftercare tips

Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:

  • Give the tray a quick rinse after use
  • Get a moving tray checked
  • Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
  • Check the seal every few months

Avoid abrasive pads and strong descalers. Warm water and a mild detergent is enough.

Act on split sealant early. It lets water behind the tray and can damage the floor below.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.

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, and the work is guaranteed.

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