Plymouth · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Southway, Plymouth
We travel to Southway for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Chipped corners or rims
- Cracks running from the waste
Shower tray repair in Southway, done in place
Shower tray repairs are one of our most common jobs. Chipped edges, cracks and worn finishes can all be put right without removing the tray. If you are dealing with scratches in the surface and movement when you stand on it, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Area
- Southway (PL6, PL5)
- Region
- Plymouth
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Southway
Is repairing better than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Do you redo the sealant?
Yes, if you’d like us to. After a repair is a good time to reseal.
Can you make an old tray look new?
Yes. We can resurface the entire tray for a fresh finish without removing it.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Do you come to Southway?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Southway and the rest of Plymouth. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Are there extra charges for Southway?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Covering Southway
Southway is about 3 miles north of Plymouth, in Plymouth. Across the PL6 area, we carry out the work at your property. Southway is one of 59 towns and villages in Plymouth we cover.
We cover every part of PL6 and PL5. Jobs here include addresses on Waring Road, Dunnet Road and Southway Lane. Close by, we cover Manadon (1 mile south), Whitleigh (1 mile south-west), Tamerton Foliot (1 mile west), Crownhill (1 mile south) and Roborough (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Plymouth (3 miles south), Mannamead (3 miles south), Lipson (4 miles south), Mutley (3 miles south), North Prospect (3 miles south-west) and Stoke (4 miles south-west).
What’s near Southway
In Southway, that means homes near Notre Dame RC School, Falstaff pub and Beechwood Primary Academy. Nearby too are Southway Library (less than half a mile north-east) and Church of the Holy Spirit (under half a mile north-east). Southway’s nearest station is Bere Ferrers station, roughly 2.7 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Tamar Belle Visitor Centre (2.7 miles north-west) and Derriford Hospital (1.1 miles south-east).
Landlord and trade work in Southway
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Repair or replace in Southway?
A new shower tray normally means removing the screen and tiling, preparing a new base and re-tiling. A repair or resurface leaves all of that alone. Prices start from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Southway
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- A fixed quote before you book
Read our prices page.
How to look after the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Rinse away soap after showering
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
Rinse the tray down after showering, clean with mild cleaners, and keep the sealant in good condition so water cannot get underneath.
Do not keep using a cracked tray. Water can get through to the floor and walls, where it causes damage you cannot see.
How the visit works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. It generally takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Open a window if you can
Getting a price
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
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What shower tray repair costs
Repairs from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Southway. The price depends on:
- What kind of damage it is
- Doing more than one item at once
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The colour and finish to match
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Quotes from your photos
Phone pictures are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any details about the material
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A wider photo showing the whole shower tray
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire shower tray, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.
Acrylic
Acrylic trays are lighter and slightly flexible, so a firm base is essential. We repair cracks and scratches.
Signs you need shower tray repair in Southway
Trays crack mainly because they move: without a solid, level base underneath, every shower puts strain on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.
Most people contact us after spotting one of these:
- Scuffs and light scratches
- Movement when you stand on it
- Chips on the edges
- A crack across the base
What your quote should include
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What happens if they find more damage
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
