Oxfordshire · England
Shower Tray Repair in South Hinksey
Fixed-price shower tray repair in South Hinksey and the surrounding area, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack across the base
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
About our shower tray repair in South Hinksey
Most tray damage can be repaired in place, from chipped edges to cracks across the floor of the tray. We match the colour and finish so the repair blends in. Whether it’s damage from a refit or building work and a tray that flexes, we can generally put it right.
Every job is backed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- South Hinksey (OX1)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Rinse the tray after each shower
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off the tray. A soft cloth and washing-up liquid do the job.
If the tray creaks or moves, get it checked, before it cracks.
Different materials, different repairs
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so it’s worth repairing early.
Acrylic
Acrylic trays are lighter and slightly flexible, so a firm base is essential. We repair cracks and scratches.
Can I fix it myself?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
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, then guarantee it for a year.
The process
We work cleanly and quietly. We protect the area first, then the work takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
- The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
- The surface is refinished to match.
- We clean up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Get a quote
To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We will say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a tray usually means refitting the screen, retiling and resealing. A repair leaves all of that untouched. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Why book with us
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- We leave the room as we found it
- A fixed quote before you book
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Read our full price list.
South Hinksey and the surrounding area
South Hinksey is about 2 miles south-west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. South Hinksey is one of 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 53 miles away.
We work across the OX1 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Barleycott Lane, St Lawrence Road and Church Close, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around South Hinksey: Hinksey Hill (1 mile south), New Hinksey (1 mile north-east), Redbridge (1 mile east), Grandpont (1 mile north) and Chilswell (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Didcot (8 miles south), Bicester (13 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (4 miles south), Witney (10 miles west), Carterton (14 miles west) and Thame (13 miles east).
Around South Hinksey
We visit homes around Alexander Library of Ornithology, The General Elliot pub and New Hinksey Church of England Primary School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Oxford Media & Business School (1.2 miles north), Church of St Lawrence (within half a mile north), Greyfriars Catholic School (1.6 miles east) and Raleigh Park (1.3 miles north-west). South Hinksey’s nearest station is Oxford station, about 1.5 miles north. Nearby you will also find Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (1.4 miles north) and The Story Museum (1.3 miles north). The countryside around South Hinksey includes Lashford Lane Fen and Harcourt Hill.
What we cannot put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Leaking waste fittings
- A tray that moves underfoot
- A tray broken in more than one place
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in South Hinksey
- Stone resin
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
South Hinksey: your questions answered
Can I keep using a cracked tray?
We would stop using it until it’s repaired, because water may be getting underneath.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Do you cover the entire of Oxfordshire?
We work UK-wide, and that includes South Hinksey. Our prices are the same everywhere.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
When to call us in South Hinksey
Most chips come from things dropped in the shower, usually along the edges or by the waste.
People generally call us after spotting something like this:
- A damaged area around the waste
- Scratches in the surface
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- Chips on the edges
Comparing quotes
- How soon you can use it again
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How the colour is matched
What affects the price in South Hinksey
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The material and finish
- The type of damage
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Send pictures for a quote
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Something in shot to show the size
- A photo taken from further back
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
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