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Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Old Town, Isles of Scilly

Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Old Town and across the Isles of Scilly. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Movement when you stand on it
  • Edge chips from dropped bottles
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair in Old Town

FAQs for Old Town

Do the materials smell?

Expect a mild smell while we are working.

Is it OK to use a cracked tray?

We would stop using it until it’s repaired, because water may be getting underneath.

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

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

What do you need from me?

Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

How long does it take to cure?

You’ll get the exact time when we finish, normally the next day.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Shower tray repair in Old Town, done in place

A cracked or chipped shower tray doesn’t always need replacing. If it’s firmly supported, we can repair it where it is, which is far less work than a replacement. Whether it’s cracks running from the waste and chips or cracks by the plughole, we can help, whatever the material.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Location
Old Town (TR21)
Area hub
Isles of Scilly
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

How to care for the repair

After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:

  • Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
  • Don’t use strong acids or bleach
  • Rinse away soap after showering
  • Keep the bathroom well ventilated

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

Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water can get through to the floor and walls, and the damage below isn’t visible.

Do you need shower tray repair in Old Town?

Dull and stained trays are usually down to cleaning: limescale, harsh chemicals and abrasive pads strip the surface finish.

If you can see any of these, send us a photo:

  • Movement when you stand on it
  • A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
  • Damage around the waste
  • Edge chips from dropped bottles

Comparing quotes

  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • How long it needs to cure
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Aftercare advice

Our hiring checklist

What your shower tray is made of matters

Acrylic

Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

Ceramic

Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. Impacts can chip or crack them, and the repair is polished to match the shine.

What we do, step by step

There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, tidy-up included.

  1. We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
  2. Next we clean and prepare the tray.
  3. Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
  4. We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the entire tray.
  5. Once cured, typically by the day after, you can use the shower.

Preparing for the visit

  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Clear the area around the damage

Ask for a price

We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.

Send photos for a quote

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Old Town and the surrounding area

Old Town is about 37 miles south-west of Penzance, in the Isles of Scilly. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Old Town is one of 13 places in the Isles of Scilly where we work.

Here we cover the TR21 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Ennor Close, Launceston Close and Old Town Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Old Town, we cover Hugh Town (1 mile west), Porthloo (1 mile north-west), Holy Vale (1 mile north-east), Maypole (1 mile north) and Pelistry (1 mile north-east). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so call us to arrange it.

Around Old Town

We visit homes around Old Town Inn and St Mary's Old Church. A little further out are Ennor Castle (less than half a mile west) and Longstone Heritage Centre (0.5 miles north). For a walk, there’s Mount Todden and Abbey Pool.

Map of Old Town © OpenStreetMap contributors

Landlords, agents and businesses in Old Town

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

Why repair rather than replace?

A new shower tray normally involves taking out the enclosure and tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. A repair or resurface keeps all of that in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.

Why us?

  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK

Read our prices page.

When we would advise against a repair

We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:

  • Plumbing leaks under the tray
  • Damage below the tray that needs a builder
  • Trays cracked in several places

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.

What we work on

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

How we price shower tray repair

Repairs from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Old Town. The price depends on:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • How much damage there is
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.

Send pictures for a quote

Phone photos are fine. Just ensure we can see:

  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • The material, if you know it
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings

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

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