Portsmouth · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Portsea, Portsmouth
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing at your home in Portsea, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks running from the waste
- Chipped corners or rims
Repairs by material
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
How we handle shower tray repair in Portsea
The first thing we do is check the tray: if it flexes underfoot, the cause needs sorting before any repair, or the crack will come back. We’ll explain what we find. Typical jobs include a tray that flexes and scuffs and light scratches, across enamelled steel, acrylic and ceramic.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we will sort it.
- Where
- Portsea (PO1, PO12, PO5)
- County
- Portsmouth
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a tray generally means refitting the screen, retiling and resealing. A repair leaves all of that untouched. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Portsea
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colour-matched on site
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Take a look at our prices page.
Common problems we fix in Portsea
The waste is a common starting point for cracks, because that is where the tray is weakest and the fitting puts pressure on it.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Scuffs and light scratches
- A damaged area around the waste
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- How soon you can use it again
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Who will actually do the work
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How much damage there is
- The type of damage
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Quotes from your pictures
You can take the photos on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Natural light rather than flash
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the shower tray, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Landlord and trade work in Portsea
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Portsea as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Portsea: your questions answered
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide, and that includes Portsea. Our prices are the same everywhere.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
Can you resurface a whole tray?
Yes, it’s a common job. Resurfacing gives a worn tray an even, clean finish.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
When can I use the shower again?
You will get the exact time when we finish.
What happens after I send pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
What do you need from me?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
When we’d advise against a repair
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
- A tray that moves underfoot
- Trays cracked in several places
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
Portsea and nearby
Portsea is about 1 mile south-west of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Across the PO1 area, we carry out the work at your property. We work in all 19 towns and villages across Portsmouth, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Portsea to London (about 65 miles away).
All of PO1, PO12 and PO5 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Main Road, Park Road and Scott Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Portsea: Portsmouth Point (1 mile south), Clayhall (2 miles south-west), Haslar (2 miles south-west), Alverstoke (2 miles south-west) and Privett (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Hilsea (3 miles north-east), Wymering (4 miles north-east), Paulsgrove (4 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north-east), Drayton (4 miles north-east) and Farlington (5 miles north-east).
Near you in Portsea
In Portsea, that means homes near The Ship & Castle pub, Portsmouth Grammar School and St Ann's Church and the streets around them. You will also find St Jude's CofE Primary School (0.7 miles south-east) and Charter Academy (0.8 miles east). There’s a railway station in Portsea itself: Portsmouth Harbour station. Well-known places in the area include Tricorn Centre (0.8 miles east) and Southsea Castle (1.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.
- Local facilities include Southsea (1.3 miles south-east)
Nearby places to Portsea
Other services in Portsea
How it works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We check the tray for movement first.
- We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
- We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
- We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
- It’s left to cure, generally until the following day.
How to prepare
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Getting a price
If you’re in Portsea and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
