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Shower Tray Repair in Newton Poppleford

Damaged shower tray in Newton Poppleford? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damage from a refit or building work
  • Staining and dullness across the tray
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair near Newton Poppleford

Shower tray repair in Newton Poppleford without replacing anything

In most cases, a damaged tray can be repaired where it is, from a chip by the waste to a crack across the base. We match the colour and finish so the repair blends in. Our technicians work on acrylic, stone resin and enamelled steel, and common reasons people get in touch are a cracked shower tray and chips or cracks by the plughole.

All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Where
Newton Poppleford (EX10)
Area hub
Devon
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

What we do, step by step

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, do the job and clear up. Allow a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.

  1. We check the tray for movement first.
  2. We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
  3. We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
  4. The repair is shaped, colour matched and finished.
  5. It’s left to cure, normally until the following day.

Before we arrive

  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings

Getting a price

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole shower tray, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

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.

Stone resin

Stone resin trays are rigid and slim. They need a flat, solid base, and repairs are matched to the gel coat.

Do you need shower tray repair in Newton Poppleford?

Trays crack mainly because they move: 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.

Contact us if you’ve noticed:

  • Chips on the edges
  • Scuffs and light scratches
  • Staining and dullness across the tray
  • Movement when you stand on it

Questions to ask before you book

  • Whether the price covers travel
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • What prep work is covered
  • Whether a trained technician does the job

How to compare quotes

Aftercare tips

Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:

  • Get a moving tray checked
  • Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
  • Replace failing sealant promptly
  • Keep the bathroom well ventilated

Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off the tray. A soft cloth and washing-up liquid do the job.

Failed sealant around a tray should be replaced quickly. Water gets behind and under the tray and can damage the floor below.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.

What shower tray repair costs

Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:

  • The colour and finish to match
  • How many areas need work
  • The type of damage
  • Doing more than one item at once

A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

How to get a fixed quote

When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • A picture taken from further back
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole shower tray, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.

Honest limits

Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:

  • A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
  • Plumbing leaks under the tray
  • A tray broken in more than one place

Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.

Materials we repair

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

Your questions about shower tray repair in Newton Poppleford

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

What if the damage is worse than the photos show?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.

Can pets and children be at home?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.

Can I keep using a cracked tray?

Not until you know the crack isn’t letting water through. Check the ceiling below for damp.

Do you cover the whole of Devon?

We cover the whole UK, including Newton Poppleford and the rest of Devon. Just include your postcode and we’ll offer you dates.

Do you reseal the tray as well?

Yes, if you’d like us to. After a repair is a good time to reseal.

How long before I can shower?

We’ll give you the curing time on the day.

Will it make a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.

Covering Newton Poppleford

Newton Poppleford is about 3 miles west of Sidmouth, in Devon. Jobs in Newton Poppleford are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. We cover all 586 towns and villages across Devon.

Our visits in EX10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and King Alfred Way. Other places close to Newton Poppleford include Colaton Raleigh (1 mile south), Yettington (3 miles south-west), East Budleigh (3 miles south), Kersbrook (4 miles south) and Woodbury Salterton (4 miles west). Larger places within reach include Exeter (10 miles west), Exmouth (7 miles south-west), Teignmouth (13 miles south-west), Sidmouth (3 miles east), Honiton (8 miles north-east) and Dawlish (11 miles south-west).

Near you in Newton Poppleford

In Newton Poppleford, that means homes near Church of St Luke, Newton Poppleford Primary School and The Cannon Inn and the streets around them. A little further out are Bicton Park Countryside Museum (2 miles south) and Sidmouth Hospital (2.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Newton Poppleford includes Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve and Peak Hill.

Map of Newton Poppleford © OpenStreetMap contributors

Work for landlords and builders

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.

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