Cornwall · England
Shower Tray Repair in Portmellon
Shower tray repair for Portmellon, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A damaged area around the waste
- Staining and dullness across the tray
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are popular because they’re rigid and low-profile. A flat, solid base is essential, and we match repairs to the surface finish.
Shower tray repair at your home in Portmellon
We repair a lot of shower trays. Chips by the waste, cracks across the base and dull, stained surfaces can all be put right without removing the tray. Common call-outs are for a tray that creaks or moves underfoot and a cracked shower tray, in enamelled steel, cast iron and ceramic.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will come back.
- Area
- Portmellon (PL26)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Portmellon
Also in Portmellon
Why repair rather than replace?
A new shower tray often means a new enclosure fitting, new tiling and new sealant. A repair leaves all of that untouched. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Portmellon. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Portmellon
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Read our prices page.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Portmellon. The price reflects:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How much damage there is
- Doing more than one item at once
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Send photos for a quote
Phone pictures are fine. Just make sure we can see:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Natural light rather than flash
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Most customers in Portmellon get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
For landlords and businesses
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
For anyone letting property in or around Portmellon, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.
What we can’t put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Portmellon
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
- Stone resin
Looking after it afterwards
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Ventilate the room after showers
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the tray
- Check the seal every few months
Avoid abrasive pads and strong descalers. A soft cloth and washing-up liquid do the job.
If the tray creaks or moves, get it checked, before it cracks.
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
About Portmellon
Portmellon is about 5 miles south of St Austell, in Cornwall. We visit homes and businesses in Portmellon and nearby villages, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. We cover all 644 towns and villages across Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of PL26 is covered. Jobs here include addresses on Penwarne Lane, Portmellon Park and Polkirt Heights and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Mevagissey (1 mile north), Trewollock (1 mile south), Gorran Haven (1 mile south), Pentewan (2 miles north) and Tregavarras (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Truro (12 miles west), Falmouth (15 miles south-west), St Austell (5 miles north), Bodmin (15 miles north), Sandy Bottom (6 miles north) and Bethel (6 miles north).
Near you in Portmellon
We visit homes around Church of St Peter, Mevagissey Community Primary School and King's Arms Public House and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find St Austell Community Hospital (4.5 miles north) and Bodrugan (less than half a mile south).
What happens on the day
You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. It typically takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
- We clean and prepare the damaged area or the whole tray.
- Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
- We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
- Once cured, typically by the following day, you can use the shower.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Let us know about parking or access
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Getting a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole shower tray, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Advice
Your questions about shower tray repair in Portmellon
When can I use the shower again?
Normally the day after. We’ll confirm before we leave.
Which areas do you work in?
The whole UK, including all of Cornwall. Send your postcode with your pictures and we’ll confirm dates.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Do you redo the sealant?
We can. After a repair is a good time to reseal.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
