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Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Smeatharpe, Devon
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Smeatharpe and across Devon. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked shower tray
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
About our shower tray repair in Smeatharpe
Shower tray repairs are one of our most common jobs. Chips by the waste, cracks across the base and dull, stained surfaces are all things we fix in place. We’re often asked to fix a dull, stained or worn surface and chipped corners or rims, on enamelled steel, stone resin and acrylic.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Where
- Smeatharpe (EX14)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
A new tray can be cheap, but fitting it is not: removing the screen, breaking out tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. A repair is one visit. Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Smeatharpe
- One visit for most repairs
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- No need to remove anything
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our full price list.
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When to call us in Smeatharpe
Trays crack mainly because they move: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, it flexes each time someone stands on it. Chips generally come from dropped bottles.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- A damaged area around the waste
- A crack across the base
- Scratches in the surface
Comparing quotes
- When it can be used again
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Smeatharpe: your questions answered
Do you redo the sealant?
Yes. Add it to your quote and we will do both on one visit.
What areas do you cover?
All of Devon, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Can you resurface a whole tray?
Yes. We can resurface the whole tray for a fresh finish.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
What happens after I send pictures?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote with dates.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, 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.
Our work in Smeatharpe
Smeatharpe is about 7 miles south-east of Wellington, in Devon. Jobs in Smeatharpe are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Smeatharpe is one of 586 places in Devon we cover.
Here we cover the EX14 postcode area. Close by, we cover Churchinford (1 mile north-east), Upottery (2 miles south), Yarcombe (3 miles south-east), Bishopswood (3 miles east) and Garlandhayes (4 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Tiverton (15 miles west), Sidmouth (15 miles south), Honiton (7 miles south), Cullompton (12 miles west), Seaton (13 miles south) and Cranbrook (15 miles south-west).
Around Smeatharpe
Further afield, we also cover the area around Stockland Little Castle (4.9 miles south). Not far away are Bishopswood Meadows and Hartridge Hill.
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll arrange it.
What happens on the day
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which typically takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Any sealant in the way is cut out.
- We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
- The surface is refinished to match.
- We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Getting a price
Most clients in Smeatharpe get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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Aftercare tips
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Get a moving tray checked
- Do not use strong acids or bleach
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Store bottles off the tray
Keep an eye on the sealant, and replace it when it splits or goes black.
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.
Repairs by material
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Exposed metal can rust, so it’s worth repairing early.
Acrylic
Acrylic trays are lighter and slightly flexible, so a firm base is essential. Cracks and scratches can be repaired.
When a repair isn’t the answer
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- A tray broken in more than one place
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
