Coleraine · Northern Ireland
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Portstewart, Coleraine
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing at your home in Portstewart, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- Scuffs and light scratches
Shower tray repair in Portstewart without replacing anything
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 will explain what we find. Whether it’s snagging damage in a new bathroom and a damaged area around the waste, we can normally put it right, on stone resin, cast iron and ceramic alike.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Portstewart (BT55)
- Region
- Coleraine
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Portstewart: your questions answered
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Coleraine.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
What do you need from me?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
What happens after I send photos?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Can a stained tray be refinished?
Yes. We can resurface the whole tray for a fresh finish.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
When can I use the shower again?
We’ll give you the curing time on the day.
About Portstewart
Portstewart is about 4 miles north-west of Coleraine, in Coleraine. We travel to homes and businesses in Portstewart and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home.
Postcode districts we cover here: BT55. Neighbouring places we cover include Portrush (3 miles north-east), Coleraine (4 miles south-east), Bushmills (8 miles east), Ballymoney (11 miles south-east) and Limavady (13 miles south-west). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so it’s best to call first.
Local landmarks in Portstewart
In Portstewart, that means homes near Agherton Parish Church and St Colum's Primary School, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Coleraine Museum (3.7 miles south-east) and Coleraine Castle (3.5 miles south).
What shower tray repair costs
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- The material
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Quotes from your photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Details of any past repairs
Send us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your BT55 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Signs you need shower tray repair in Portstewart
On timber floors, movement can crack a tray, particularly if it wasn’t fully bedded. On solid floors, cracks typically point to an uneven base.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- Staining and dullness across the tray
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How your room will be protected
- What aftercare is recommended
- What happens if they find more damage
Repairing versus replacing in Portstewart
When the tray is firm and dry underneath, repair is the obvious choice. If the floor is damaged or the tray is badly cracked, replacement may make more sense. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Portstewart
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Nothing taken out or refitted
See our prices page.
The process
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll take it from there. Most visits take a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, including clearing up.
- We ensure the tray does not flex and look for the cause of any crack.
- We clean and prepare the damaged area or the entire tray.
- We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
- We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
- Once cured, usually by the following day, you can use the shower.
How to prepare
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Get a quote
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 to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Related advice
Landlord and trade work in Portstewart
For anyone letting property in or around Portstewart, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Rinse away soap after showering
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
- Get a moving tray checked
- Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
Keep heavy bottles off the tray floor, to avoid chips.
Every shower forces a little water into a crack, which can damage the floor over time. An early repair is far cheaper than floor repairs.
What we can’t put right
Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:
- Trays cracked in several places
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
- Leaking waste fittings
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Portstewart
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are rigid and slim. A flat, solid base is essential, and repairs are matched to the gel coat.
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