Swansea · Wales
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in The Common, Swansea
Problem with your shower tray in The Common? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the edges
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
When we’d advise against a repair
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Leaking waste fittings
- A tray broken in more than one place
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
About our shower tray repair in The Common
In most cases, a damaged tray can be repaired where it is, from a chip by the waste to a crack across the base. The colour and finish are matched. Whether it’s cracks running from the waste and scuffs and light scratches, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Location
- The Common (SA3)
- Area hub
- Swansea
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from The Common
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can you fix a cracked tray?
In most cases. If the tray moves, the support needs fixing first.
Do you reseal the tray as well?
Yes, if you’d like us to. After a repair is a good time to reseal.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It clears as the materials cure.
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Can a stained tray be refinished?
Yes. Resurfacing gives a worn tray an even, clean finish.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
How to get a fixed price
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Also near The Common
Also in The Common
How it works
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface for most jobs. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Any sealant in the way is cut out.
- The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
- We refinish the surface to match the tray.
- We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Get a quote
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole shower tray, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Related advice
Should you replace it?
Replacing a tray generally means refitting the screen, retiling and resealing. A repair leaves all of that untouched, at a fraction of the cost. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. 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 The Common
- Colour-matched on site
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Read our full price list.
Our work in The Common
The Common is about 5 miles south of Llanelli, in Swansea. We visit homes and businesses in The Common and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. The Common is one of 153 towns and villages in Swansea we cover.
We work across SA3. We also cover the places around The Common: Llanrhidian (1 mile south-west), Wernffrwd (1 mile north-east), Llanmorlais (2 miles north-east), Crofty (2 miles north-east) and Llanrhidian Higher (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Swansea (9 miles east), Castle (9 miles east), Morriston (11 miles east), Mount Pleasant (9 miles east), Gorseinon (6 miles north-east) and Dyfaty (9 miles east).
Local landmarks in The Common
Around The Common, we work in homes near Welcome to Town pub, Parish Church Of St Rhidian And St Illtyd and Llanrhidian Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Llanelli station, about 4.2 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Fairwood Hospital (4.8 miles east) and Gower Farm Museum & Tourist Centre (3.6 miles south-west). The countryside around The Common includes Broad Pool and Cwm Ivy Woods.
Landlords, agents and businesses in The Common
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Swansea and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Ventilate the room after showers
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
- Check the seal every few months
- Get a moving tray checked
Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off the tray. Warm water and a mild detergent is enough.
Act on split sealant early. It lets water behind the tray and can cause damage underneath.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Exposed metal can rust, so it’s worth repairing early.
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
