Cornwall · England
Shower Tray Repair in Stithians
Local shower tray repair for Stithians: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
Our work in Stithians
Stithians is about 4 miles south-east of Redruth, in Cornwall. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover all 644 towns and villages in Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: TR3. Local streets include Church Road, Rose Meadow and Crellow Lane. If you are just outside Stithians, we cover Foundry (1 mile north-east), Hendra (1 mile north-west), Seaureaugh Moor (1 mile north), Tresevern Croft (1 mile west) and Laity Moor (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Truro (7 miles north-east), Falmouth (5 miles south-east), Camborne (6 miles west), Redruth (4 miles north-west), Helston (7 miles south-west) and Hayle (10 miles west).
Local landmarks in Stithians
We visit homes around Seven Stars Public House, Church of Saint Stedian and Stithians Community Primary School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Penryn station, about 3 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Museum of Cornish Methodism (3.1 miles north) and Camborne Redruth Community Hospital (4.2 miles north-west). Not far away are Carnmenellis.
Shower tray repair in Stithians, done in place
A cracked or chipped shower tray does not always need replacing. If it’s firmly supported, we can repair it where it is, which is far less work than a replacement. Our repair technicians work on stone resin, cast iron and acrylic, and common reasons people contact us are scratches in the surface and movement when you stand on it.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Stithians (TR3)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Stithians
The tray is typically the last thing fitted and the first thing tiled up to, so replacing one disturbs a lot around it. Repairing it avoids that disruption. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Stithians
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Fixed prices from your photos
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Same prices wherever you are
Take a look at our full price list.
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.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
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FAQs for Stithians
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.
Do you reseal the tray as well?
Yes. Add it to your quote and we will do both on one visit.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
How long before I can shower?
You will get the exact time when we finish, generally the next day.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
How the visit works
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. Most visits take a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, tidy-up included.
- We check the tray for movement first.
- The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
- We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
- We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
- It’s left to cure, usually until the following day.
Before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know about parking or access
- Keep a parking space free if you can
How to get a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
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Keeping it looking good
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Do not ignore a tray that flexes
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the tray
- Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Rinse away soap after showering
Store heavy bottles on a shelf, not on the tray, to avoid chips.
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.
What we’re called out for in Stithians
Heavy bottles, shower heads and dropped razors chip trays, typically on the edges or near the plughole.
Look out for these signs:
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
- A cracked shower tray
- Chips on the edges
Comparing quotes
- How changes to the job are handled
- When it can be used again
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What aftercare is recommended
What affects the price in Stithians
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Whether we combine several jobs
We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Send photos for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- One picture of the whole shower tray
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Details of any past repairs
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
For landlords and businesses
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Stithians as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
When we would advise against a repair
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- A tray that moves underfoot
- Multiple cracks across the tray
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled steel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron
- Stone resin
- Ceramic
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
