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Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Shirburn, Oxfordshire

Damaged shower tray in Shirburn? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damage from a refit or building work
  • Scratches from cleaning or grit
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair for Shirburn homes

Shower tray repair in Shirburn without replacing anything

Every crack has a cause, and we find it first. A tray that moves needs its support sorting first, so the crack does not come back. We are often asked to fix a crack across the base and damage around the waste, in ceramic, stone resin and acrylic.

We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.

Area
Shirburn (OX49)
County
Oxfordshire
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Work for landlords and builders

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Shirburn as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it typically costs far less than a refit.

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

Prices and what affects them

Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:

  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • What kind of damage it is
  • What the surface is made of
  • Doing more than one item at once

Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.

Getting a price from photos

Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:

  • A photo taken from further back
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Any details about the material
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area

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 come back to you with a fixed figure.

What a repair cannot fix

Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:

  • A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
  • Multiple cracks across the tray
  • Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)

Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.

Materials we work on in Shirburn

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

What we are called out for in Shirburn

Trays fitted on timber floors can crack if the floor moves, especially if the tray wasn’t bedded properly. On concrete, an uneven base is the usual cause.

Send us a picture if you notice any of these:

  • A cracked shower tray
  • A tray that flexes
  • A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
  • Chipped corners or rims

Before you book anyone

  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • Aftercare advice
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • What preparation is included

Our hiring checklist

Why repair rather than replace?

Trays sit under the screen and tiles, so replacing one disturbs a lot around it. Repairing it avoids that disruption. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Shirburn. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Why book with us

  • No extra charge for your area
  • Work done at your home or business
  • Colour-matched on site
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year

Take a look at our full price list.

Repairs by material

Enamelled steel

Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Exposed metal can rust, so early repairs help.

Stone resin

Stone resin trays are rigid and slim. A flat, solid base is essential, and we match repairs to the surface finish.

FAQs for Shirburn

Is a cracked shower tray safe to use?

Not until you know the crack isn’t letting water through. Check the ceiling below for damp.

Is my repair covered?

All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.

What do you need from me?

Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.

Can pets and children be at home?

Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

What happens if you find more damage?

Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

Can you price it without visiting?

Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.

Do you reseal the tray as well?

Yes. We can repair and reseal on the same visit.

What we do, step by step

We turn up when we said we would, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. We make sure the tray does not flex and look for the cause of any crack.
  2. Next we clean and prepare the tray.
  3. We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
  4. We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the entire tray.
  5. Once cured, usually by the next day, you can use the shower.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access

Getting a price

For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

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Covering Shirburn

Shirburn is about 6 miles south of Thame, in Oxfordshire. From the centre of Shirburn to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our technicians cover all 443 towns and villages across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Shirburn to London (about 40 miles away).

We work across OX49. Streets in the area include Watlington Road, Castle Road and Blenheim Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Shirburn include Lewknor (1 mile north-east), South Weston (2 miles north), Christmas Common (2 miles south-east), Postcombe (2 miles north) and Howe Hill (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oxford (12 miles north-west), Didcot (11 miles west), Abingdon-on-Thames (13 miles west), Thame (6 miles north), Henley-on-Thames (9 miles south-east) and Benson (5 miles south-west).

What’s near Shirburn

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Watlington Primary School, Icknield Community College and St Mary's Church and the streets around them. Also close by are All Saints Church (less than half a mile west) and The Chequers pub (0.9 miles south-west). Open spaces near Shirburn include Aston Rowant NNR and Bald Hill.

Map of Shirburn © OpenStreetMap contributors

Keeping it looking good

So the finish stays in good condition for years:

  • Do not ignore a tray that flexes
  • Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
  • Keep the bathroom well ventilated
  • Do not use strong acids or bleach

Store heavy bottles on a shelf, not on the tray, to avoid chips.

Every shower forces a little water into a crack, and over months that can rot the floor. An early repair is far cheaper than floor repairs.

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