Dorset · England

Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Puddletown, Dorset

Shower tray repair across Puddletown and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damage from a refit or building work
  • A tray that flexes
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need shower tray repair in Puddletown?

Shower tray repair in Puddletown, done in place

A worn or stained tray can be resurfaced, giving it a fresh, even finish. Typical jobs include edge chips from dropped bottles and damage around the waste, across ceramic, enamelled steel and cast iron.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.

Where
Puddletown (DT2)
Area hub
Dorset
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

FAQs for Puddletown

Do you reseal the tray as well?

Yes. Add it to your quote and we’ll do both on one visit.

How long does it take to cure?

We’ll give you the curing time on the day, generally the following day.

Can you make an old tray look new?

Yes. A full resurface makes a tired tray look fresh.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Typically, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.

How soon can you come?

Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.

The process

The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. We protect the floor and the enclosure.
  2. Any sealant in the way is cut out.
  3. The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
  4. We refinish the surface to match the tray.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.

How to prepare

  • Open a window if you can
  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit

Getting a price

The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

Work for landlords and builders

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

What we cannot put right

We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:

  • Damage below the tray that needs a builder
  • Trays cracked in several places
  • Leaking waste fittings

Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.

Materials we work on in Puddletown

  • Stone resin
  • Enamelled steel
  • Acrylic
  • Ceramic
  • Cast iron

What your shower tray is made of matters

Acrylic

Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.

Stone resin

Stone resin trays are popular because they’re rigid and low-profile. A flat, solid base is essential, and repairs are matched to the gel coat.

Do you need shower tray repair in Puddletown?

On timber floors, movement can crack a tray, particularly if it wasn’t fully bedded. On solid floors, cracks generally point to an uneven base.

The most common problems we’re called about are:

  • Movement when you stand on it
  • Scuffs and light scratches
  • Damage around the waste
  • Staining and dullness across the tray

Comparing quotes

  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • What preparation is included
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long

How to compare quotes

How we price shower tray repair

Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. This is what makes a difference:

  • Doing more than one item at once
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear

The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.

Quotes from your photos

Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • A wider photo showing the whole shower tray
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.

How to look after the repair

Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:

  • Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
  • Don’t stand heavy bottles on the tray
  • Give the tray a quick rinse after use
  • Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner

Check the silicone around the tray every few months, and replace it when it splits or goes black.

A tray that moves underfoot needs looking at, before it cracks.

Puddletown and the surrounding area

Puddletown is about 5 miles north-east of Dorchester, in Dorset. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Puddletown is one of 462 places in Dorset where we work.

Our visits in DT2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on High Street, The Square and Mill Street and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Burleston (1 mile east), Ilsington (2 miles south), Tincleton (2 miles south-east), Higher Bockhampton (2 miles south-west) and Woodsford (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Weymouth (11 miles south-west), Dorchester (5 miles south-west), Blandford Forum (11 miles north-east), Broadstone (15 miles east), Corfe Mullen (14 miles east) and Portland (14 miles south).

Around Puddletown

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Puddletown Church of England First School, Church of Saint Mary and Blue Vinny Inn, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Moreton (Dorset) station, roughly 3.6 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Herrison Hospital (5 miles west) and Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum (1.9 miles east).

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