Caerphilly · Wales

Shower Tray Repair in Trethomas

Shower tray repair across Trethomas and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips on the edges
  • A crack across the base
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need shower tray repair in Trethomas?

Landlords, agents and businesses in Trethomas

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.

How we handle shower tray repair in Trethomas

Every crack has a cause, and we find it first. A tray that moves needs its support sorting first, so the repair lasts. If you’re dealing with scratches from cleaning or grit and damage around the waste, we can generally put it right, on cast iron, stone resin and acrylic alike.

Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.

Discoloured square shower tray restored with a new white finish
Where
Trethomas (CF83)
County
Caerphilly
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Aftercare tips

After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:

  • Stick to gentle cleaners
  • Report any creaking or movement early
  • Ventilate the room after showers
  • Do not use strong acids or bleach

Check the silicone around the tray every few months, and replace it when it splits or goes black.

If the tray creaks or moves, get it checked, before it cracks or gets worse.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

Covering Trethomas

Trethomas is about 2 miles east of Caerphilly, in Caerphilly. Customers in Trethomas get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Trethomas is one of 94 places in Caerphilly we cover.

Jobs in CF83 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on Heol yr Ysgol, Ashgrove and The Avenue and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Trethomas: Craig-y-Rhacca (1 mile east), Graig-y-Rhacca (1 mile east), Garth Place (1 mile south-east), Waterloo (1 mile east) and Machen (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Blackwood (5 miles north), Risca (4 miles east), Ystrad Mynach (4 miles north-west), Cefn Fforest (5 miles north), Pontllanfraith (4 miles north) and Trecceln (6 miles north).

Local landmarks in Trethomas

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church Of St Barrwg, Ty Yn y Pwll Inn and Bedwas High School and the streets around them. The closest station to Trethomas is Energlyn & Churchill Park station, about 2 miles west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Risca Industrial History Museum (3.8 miles east) and Rhyd-y-gwern (1.9 miles east). Open spaces near Trethomas include Mynydd y Grug.

Map of Trethomas © OpenStreetMap contributors

Signs you need shower tray repair in Trethomas

Most cracked trays are trays that flex: without a solid, level base underneath, every shower puts strain on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • Chips or cracks by the plughole
  • Staining and dullness across the tray
  • A tray that flexes
  • Snagging damage in a new bathroom

Comparing quotes

  • How the colour is matched
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • Aftercare advice
  • Who will actually do the work

How to compare quotes

Honest limits

A repair isn’t right for every job, including:

  • A tray broken in more than one place
  • Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
  • Leaking waste fittings

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.

Materials we work on in Trethomas

  • Acrylic
  • Enamelled steel
  • Cast iron
  • Ceramic
  • Stone resin

Should you replace it?

The tray itself may not cost much, but the work around it does: removing the screen, breaking out tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. A repair is one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Why choose Surface Doctor in Trethomas

  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • No need to remove anything
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do

See our full price list.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Ceramic

Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.

Enamelled steel

Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.

The process

On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job typically takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.

  1. First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
  2. Next we clean and prepare the tray.
  3. Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
  4. We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the entire tray.
  5. Once cured, normally by the next day, you can use the shower.

Preparing for the visit

  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated
  • Clear the area around the damage

Get a quote

The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

Get a fixed price

Advice

Questions from Trethomas

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

You will get a fixed quote back, normally with dates to choose from. There’s no obligation to book.

Will you leave a mess?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.

Can you make an old tray look new?

Yes. Resurfacing gives a worn tray an even, clean finish.

How quickly can you book me in?

Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Is the work guaranteed?

All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Of course, and it usually saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you will get one combined price.

What areas do you cover?

All of Caerphilly, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.

Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?

Usually, as long as it does not flex. We reinforce the crack, fill it and refinish the surface.

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