Hampshire · England
Shower Tray Repair for Sprat's Down homes
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Sprat's Down and across Hampshire. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
Shower tray repair in Sprat's Down, done in place
You don’t always need a new tray. If it’s solid underneath, it can usually be repaired in place, saving you the cost and mess of a new one. We regularly repair acrylic, stone resin and cast iron, and the jobs we see most are staining and dullness across the tray and cracks running from the waste.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we will sort it.
- Area
- Sprat's Down (SO45)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
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, then guarantee it for a year.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Also in Sprat's Down
When a repair is not the answer
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Leaking waste fittings
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- A tray that moves underfoot
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
How to care for the repair
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Replace failing sealant promptly
- Do not ignore a tray that flexes
Rinse the tray after use, use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, and keep an eye on the sealant so water cannot get underneath.
Act on split sealant early. It lets water behind the tray and can damage the floor below.
Covering Sprat's Down
Sprat's Down is about 4 miles north of Cowes, in Hampshire. Jobs in Sprat's Down are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Sprat's Down is one of 683 places in Hampshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Sprat's Down to London (about 72 miles away).
We work across the SO45 postcode area. Close by, we cover Calshot (1 mile east), Stonehills (1 mile north), Stanswood (1 mile south), Hillhead (1 mile east) and Ashlett (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Gosport (8 miles east), Eastleigh (11 miles north), Fareham (7 miles north-east), Totton (10 miles north-west), Chandler's Ford (12 miles north) and Hedge End (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Sprat's Down
We visit homes around Falcon Hotel, Fawley Infant School and St George and the streets around them. The closest station to Sprat's Down is Hamble station, about 4 miles north of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Calshot Castle (1.6 miles east) and Sir Max Aitken Museum (3.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Sprat's Down include Mercury Marshes and Mill Hill.
Sprat's Down: your questions answered
What happens next?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Is a cracked shower tray safe to use?
Not until you know the crack isn’t letting water through. Look for damp or stains below.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Do you cover the entire of Hampshire?
Everywhere in the UK, Sprat's Down included. There is no extra charge for travel.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic trays are lighter and slightly flexible, so a firm base is essential. Cracks and scratches can be repaired.
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
The process
We begin by going over the job with you. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. You can expect it to take a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
- We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
- We refinish the surface to match the tray.
- We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Get a quote
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Related advice
What we are called out for in Sprat's Down
The waste is a common starting point for cracks, where the tray is cut and the fitting is tightened.
Most people contact us after spotting something like this:
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
What your quote should include
- How the room is protected while they work
- How soon you can use it again
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many items we do on one visit
- The size and number of damaged areas
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Getting a price from photos
When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Something in shot to show the size
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Should you replace it?
Trays sit under the screen and tiles, so replacing one disturbs a lot around it. Repairing it avoids that disruption. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Sprat's Down
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Work done at your home or business
- One visit for most repairs
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