Dorset · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Southill, Dorset
Fixed-price shower tray repair in Southill and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches in the surface
- A damaged area around the waste
How we handle shower tray repair in Southill
If the whole tray looks tired, we can resurface it, for a clean, uniform finish. Whether it’s cracks running from the waste and movement when you stand on it, we can help.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- Southill (DT4, DT3)
- Region
- Dorset
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Southill and the surrounding area
Southill is about 1 mile north-west of Weymouth, in Dorset. Our technicians come to clients in Southill and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Our repair technicians cover all 462 towns and villages across Dorset, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our visits in DT4 and DT3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Radipole Lane, Sycamore Road and Chafeys Avenue, all of which we cover. With the A354 close by, Southill is easy for our technicians to reach. We also cover the places around Southill: Weymouth (1 mile south-east), Rodwell (1 mile south-east), Chickerell (1 mile west), Charlestown (1 mile south-west) and Melcombe Regis (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Dorchester (6 miles north), Bridport (14 miles north-west), Portland (5 miles south), Fordington (7 miles north), Fortuneswell (5 miles south) and Wool (12 miles east).
What’s near Southill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Southill Primary School, Budmouth College and The Royal Oak Public House and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Emmanuel Church (under half a mile south-east) and Nothe Gardens (1.8 miles south-east). Southill’s nearest station is Weymouth station, roughly 1.2 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Portwey Hospital (1.5 miles south-east) and Wyke Castle (2 miles south). The countryside around Southill includes Jordan Hill and Radipole Lake.
Nearby places to Southill
Other services in Southill
Should I try a DIY kit first?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
Southill questions
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?
Frequently. A tray that moves needs its support sorting before the repair.
Which areas do you work in?
We cover the entire UK, including Southill and the rest of Dorset. Just include your postcode and we’ll confirm dates.
How long before I can shower?
Normally by the following day. We’ll confirm before we leave.
Do you charge for travel?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
How to look after the repair
Aftercare is simple:
- Store bottles off the tray
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
- Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
Keep heavy bottles off the tray floor, to avoid chips.
Failed sealant around a tray should be replaced quickly. Water gets behind and under the tray and can damage the floor below.
Repair or replace in Southill?
Replacing a tray generally means removing the screen and tiling, preparing a new base and tiling again. A repair or resurface keeps all of that in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Southill
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our full price list.
What we are called out for in Southill
On timber floors, movement can crack a tray, especially if the tray wasn’t bedded properly. On concrete, an uneven base is the usual cause.
Common reasons people in Southill contact us include:
- Movement when you stand on it
- Chips caused during fitting
- Damage around the waste
- A cracked shower tray
What your quote should include
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What aftercare is recommended
- When it can be used again
- How your room will be protected
What happens on the day
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We check the tray for movement first.
- We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
- Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
- We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
- We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Get a quote
Email us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your DT4 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Related advice
What your shower tray is made of matters
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are heavy and rigid with a gel-coat finish. They crack if the base is not fully supported, and chips can be filled and matched.
Acrylic
Acrylic-capped trays are lighter, so a firm base is essential. Cracks and scratches can be repaired.
When we’d advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- Leaking waste fittings
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
- Stone resin
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
What affects the price in Southill
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Doing more than one item at once
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Getting a price from photos
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- A photo taken from further back
- Where you are, by postcode
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
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