Vale of Glamorgan · Wales
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Silstwn, Vale of Glamorgan
Shower tray repair in Silstwn without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- Cracks running from the waste
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. Impacts can chip or crack them, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
About our shower tray repair in Silstwn
Shower tray repairs are one of our most common jobs. Chips by the waste, cracks across the base and dull, stained surfaces can all be put right without removing the tray. We regularly repair cast iron, acrylic and stone resin, and common reasons people get in touch are movement when you stand on it and a damaged area around the waste.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in the Vale of Glamorgan.
- Area
- Silstwn (CF62)
- Region
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
About Silstwn
Silstwn (Welsh: Gileston) is about 6 miles west of Barry, in the Vale of Glamorgan. From the centre of Silstwn to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Silstwn is one of 67 towns and villages in the Vale of Glamorgan where we work.
We cover every part of the CF62 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover include Gileston (1 mile north-west), St Athan (1 mile north), East Aberthaw (1 mile east), Eglwys-Brewis (2 miles north-west) and Font-y-gary (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Barry (6 miles east), Penarth (10 miles east), Gibbonsdown (6 miles east), Cadoxton (7 miles east), Dinas Powys (9 miles east) and Llantwit Major (3 miles west).
Landmarks near Silstwn
In Silstwn, that means homes near St Athan Primary School, The Three Horseshoes pub and Church Of St Giles. The closest station to Silstwn is Rhoose Cardiff Airport station, roughly 2.7 miles east. A little further out are Marsh House (0.7 miles east) and South Wales Aviation Museum (2.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Silstwn includes Walls Pool and Ash Tip.
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Ventilate the room after showers
- Get a moving tray checked
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Replace failing sealant promptly
Rinse the tray after use, use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, and keep the sealant in good condition so water can’t get underneath.
Every shower forces a little water into a crack, which can damage the floor over time. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.
Repairing versus replacing in Silstwn
The tray itself may not cost much, but the work around it does: removing the screen, breaking out tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. Repairing it takes one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.
Why book with us
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- One price list for the whole UK
Read our prices page.
What happens on the day
There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will take it from there. The job generally runs to a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, including clearing up.
- We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
- Next we clean and prepare the tray.
- Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
- The repair is colour-matched, or the whole tray gets a new finish.
- Once cured, typically by the following day, you can use the shower.
Getting ready for the visit
- Ensure the area is dry
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
How to get a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the shower tray, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Advice
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When a repair isn’t the answer
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- A tray broken in more than one place
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Ceramic
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
FAQs for Silstwn
What happens after I send pictures?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Which areas do you work in?
All of the Vale of Glamorgan, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
Can you replace the silicone at the same time?
Yes. We can repair and reseal on the same visit.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
How long before I can shower?
Usually the next day. We’ll tell you the exact time when we finish.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Work for landlords and builders
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Silstwn use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Common problems we fix in Silstwn
Cracks often start at the waste, because that is where the tray is weakest and the fitting puts pressure on it.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- A damaged area around the waste
- A cracked shower tray
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- Scratches in the surface
Questions to ask before booking
- Who will actually do the work
- What happens if they find more damage
- What preparation is included
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
