Plymouth · England
Shower Tray Repair in Plymouth
Shower tray repair across Plymouth and nearby, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
Shower tray repair at your home in Plymouth
Most tray damage can be repaired in place, from chipped edges to cracks across the floor of the tray. The colour and finish are matched. Typical jobs include movement when you stand on it and cracks running from the waste, across acrylic, enamelled steel and ceramic.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
The process
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, tidy-up included.
- We protect the floor and the enclosure.
- Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
- The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
- We refinish the surface to match the tray.
- We clean up and give you the curing time.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let us know about parking or access
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole shower tray, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Advice
What a repair cannot fix
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
- Trays cracked in several places
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron
- Ceramic
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Replace failing sealant promptly
- Get a moving tray checked
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
Check the silicone around the tray every few months, and reseal when it starts to fail.
A small crack lets in a little water every time you shower, and over months that can rot the floor. An early repair is far cheaper than floor repairs.
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Plymouth as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Should you replace it?
Trays sit under the screen and tiles, so taking one out disturbs a lot. Repairing it avoids that disruption. Prices start from £95. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Plymouth
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Colour-matched on site
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- We leave the room as we found it
See our pricing.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material and finish
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Send pictures for a quote
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Details of any past repairs
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Something in shot to show the size
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
It’s natural to want to try a repair 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.
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FAQs for Plymouth
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
When can I use the shower again?
Normally by the following day. We’ll confirm before we leave.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Plymouth.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.
Can a stained tray be refinished?
Yes. The entire tray can be resurfaced.
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Plymouth and the surrounding area
Plymouth is in England. Wherever you are in the PL6 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. We work in 59 places across Plymouth, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of PL6, PL5, PL9 and PL7 is covered. You’ll find streets such as Freedom Square, Smeaton Square and Market Way, all of which we cover. You’ll find Plymouth on the A38 and A374, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also travel to Hartley (1 mile north), Compton (1 mile east), Mannamead (1 mile south-west), Mutley (1 mile south-west) and Peverell (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Burraton (5 miles west), St Budeaux (3 miles west), Plympton St Maurice (4 miles east), Plymstock (3 miles south-east), Sherford (4 miles south-east) and St Stephens (5 miles west).
Near you in Plymouth
Around Plymouth, we work in homes near Compton Inn, Church of Emmanuel and Central Park and the streets around them. Also close by are Efford Library (0.8 miles east), Plymouth High School for Girls (0.7 miles south-west) and Compton CofE Primary School (within half a mile north). Plymouth’s nearest station is Plymouth station, roughly 1 mile south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Freedom Fields Hospital (0.7 miles south) and Plymouth Castle (1.6 miles south).
What we are called out for in Plymouth
Stone resin trays are rigid, so they crack rather than bend when they sit on an uneven or poorly supported floor. Movement in a timber floor has the same effect.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- A crack across the base
- A tray that flexes
- Damage around the waste
Comparing quotes
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What prep work is covered
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How soon you can use it again
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
