Dorset · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Portway, Dorset
Shower tray repair for Portway, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- Movement when you stand on it
Portway and the surrounding area
Portway is about 8 miles south-east of Dorchester, in Dorset. Wherever you are in the DT2 postcode area, we come to you. Our repair technicians cover all 462 towns and villages across Dorset, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our technicians cover all of the DT2 postcode area. If you’re just outside Portway, we cover Winfrith Newburgh (1 mile south), Blacknoll (1 mile north), East Knighton (1 mile north-east), Chaldon Herring (1 mile south-west) and Giddy Green (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Weymouth (9 miles south-west), Dorchester (8 miles north-west), Blandford Forum (14 miles north), Broadstone (14 miles north-east), Corfe Mullen (13 miles north-east) and Swanage (14 miles east).
Landmarks near Portway
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Parish Church of St Christopher and the streets around them. The closest station to Portway is Wool station, about 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Green spaces nearby include Swyre Head and Tadnoll and Winfrith Heath.
How we handle shower tray repair in Portway
Every crack has a cause, and we find it first. A tray that moves needs its support sorting first, so the crack doesn’t come back. Typical jobs include a tray that creaks or moves underfoot and a damaged area around the waste, on ceramic, acrylic and cast iron.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Area
- Portway (DT2)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Portway
When the tray is firm and dry underneath, repair is the obvious choice. If water has damaged the floor, or the tray is cracked in several places, a new tray may be better. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why us?
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- No need to remove anything
- One price list for the whole UK
See our prices page.
Portway: your questions answered
Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?
Generally, as long as it doesn’t flex. The crack is reinforced, filled and refinished.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we will plan for it.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Do you come to Portway?
We do. Technicians travel to Portway from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed quote, usually with dates to choose from. There’s no obligation to book.
Also in Portway
How we price shower tray repair
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Quotes from your photos
You can take the photos on your phone. Just make sure we can see:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A wider photo showing the whole shower tray
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
When we would advise against a repair
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
- Leaking waste fittings
- A tray broken in more than one place
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Portway
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron
- Ceramic
How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
- Next we clean and prepare the tray.
- We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
- We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
- We leave it to cure; the shower is typically usable the day after.
Before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Getting a price
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Advice
Do you need shower tray repair in Portway?
Trays fitted on timber floors can crack if the floor moves, particularly if it wasn’t fully bedded. On concrete, an uneven base is the usual cause.
People generally call us after spotting something like this:
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- Chipped corners or rims
- A crack across the base
- Scuffs and light scratches
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How the room is protected while they work
- How changes to the job are handled
How to look after the repair
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Ventilate the room after showers
- Check the seal every few months
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off the tray. A soft cloth and washing-up liquid do the job.
Every shower forces a little water into a crack, and over months that can rot the floor. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Stone resin
Stone resin is a dense, rigid material with a smooth gel coat. Poor support underneath leads to cracks, and chips are filled and matched to the surface.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Can I fix it myself?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
