Somerset · England
Shower Tray Repair for Porlock homes
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing in Porlock, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A tray that flexes
- Scratches in the surface
Repair or replace in Porlock?
A new tray can be cheap, but fitting it isn’t: taking out the enclosure, tiling and resealing. Repairing it takes one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Porlock
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
See our prices page.
Shower tray repair in Porlock, done in place
Stone resin, acrylic and ceramic trays can all be repaired, and worn trays can be resurfaced completely. Nothing is taken out, so the screen and tiling stay as they are. Our technicians work on cast iron, ceramic and stone resin, and common reasons people contact us are a cracked shower tray and a damaged area around the waste.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Porlock (TA24)
- Region
- Somerset
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
About Porlock
Porlock is about 5 miles west of Minehead, in Somerset. Jobs in Porlock are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Porlock is one of 640 towns and villages in Somerset we cover.
All of TA24 is covered. Streets in the area include High Street, Meadowhayes and Dunster Steep, all of which we cover. We also travel to Bossington (1 mile north-east), Allerford (1 mile east), Porlock Weir (2 miles west), Luccombe (2 miles south-east) and Bratton (4 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Watchet (12 miles east), Williton (12 miles east), Dulverton (12 miles south) and Dunster (7 miles east).
Near you in Porlock
In Porlock, that means homes near Royal Oak pub, St Dubricius Church of England VA School and Church of St Dubricius, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Exmoor Classic Car Museum (within half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Selworthy Beacon.
When we’d advise against a repair
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- A tray that moves underfoot
- A tray broken in more than one place
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Porlock
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
- Ceramic
Different materials, different repairs
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so it’s worth repairing early.
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are popular because they’re rigid and low-profile. They need a flat, solid base, and we match repairs to the surface finish.
Work for landlords and builders
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Somerset and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Also near Porlock
Also in Porlock
Can I fix it myself?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
How it works
You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. It usually takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We ensure the tray does not flex and look for the cause of any crack.
- The damaged area, or the entire tray, is cleaned and prepared.
- We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
- The repair is colour-matched, or the whole tray gets a new finish.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, you can use the shower.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking or access
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Getting a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Advice
Common problems we fix in Porlock
Cracks often start at the waste, where the tray is cut and the fitting is tightened.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- Chips on the edges
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
- Staining and dullness across the tray
Questions to ask before you book
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How the colour is matched
How to care for the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Ventilate the room after showers
- Rinse the tray after each shower
Give the repair its full curing time before showering. After that, gentle cleaning and good ventilation keep it in good shape.
A tray that moves underfoot needs looking at, before it cracks.
FAQs for Porlock
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
What information do you need?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is it OK to use a cracked tray?
Only if you are sure it isn’t leaking. Look for damp or stains below.
How do I get a price for shower tray repair in Porlock?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
