Rhondda Cynon Taff · Wales
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Upper Boat, Rhondda Cynon Taff
Problem with your shower tray in Upper Boat? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- Damage around the waste
Shower tray repair in Upper Boat, done in place
A worn or stained tray can be resurfaced, for a clean, uniform finish without removing the screen or tiles. If you have a dull, stained or worn surface and chips caused during fitting, we can help, on stone resin, ceramic and acrylic alike.
Somewhere like Upper Boat, showers are often in converted or older buildings, where timber floors can move. We check the tray is solid before repairing a crack.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Rhondda Cynon Taff.
- Where
- Upper Boat (CF37, CF38, CF15)
- County
- Rhondda Cynon Taff
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Rinse away soap after showering
- Don’t use strong acids or bleach
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the tray
- Ventilate the room after showers
Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off the tray. A soft cloth and washing-up liquid do the job.
Failed sealant around a tray should be replaced quickly. It lets water behind the tray and can damage the floor below.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed price from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What kind of damage it is
- The material and finish
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
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. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Send photos for a quote
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A picture taken from further back
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- What it’s made of, if you know
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 reply with a fixed quote.
When to call us in Upper Boat
Most cracked trays are trays that flex: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, every shower puts strain on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.
The things clients typically mention when they call include:
- Damage from a refit or building work
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- Movement when you stand on it
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
If you manage a building such as Hawthorn Primary School, we repair changing-room showers as well as work in homes.
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if they find more damage
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How your room will be protected
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
Should you replace it?
A new shower tray generally means taking out the enclosure and tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. A repair or resurface leaves all of that alone. Older homes around Upper Boat may have sizes and fittings that new pieces don’t match. A repair keeps the original.
Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Upper Boat
- We leave the room as we found it
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- No extra charge for your area
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Read our Full price list.
Upper Boat: what to know about shower tray repair
Landlords with property near Trefforest Estate station (in Upper Boat itself) use us between tenancies, so shower trays are repaired rather than replaced.
Upper Boat is about 2 miles south-east of Pontypridd, in Rhondda Cynon Taff. Wherever you are in the CF37 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. We cover 133 places across Rhondda Cynon Taff, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of CF37, CF38 and CF15 is within our area for shower tray repair. Whether your shower tray is in a home on Tonteg Road, Severn Road and Bridge Road or anywhere close by, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside Upper Boat, we cover Eglwysilan (1 mile north), Nantgarw (1 mile south-east), Groes-wen (1 mile east), Abertridwr (2 miles north-east) and Glan-llyn (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aberdare (12 miles north-west), Mountain Ash (8 miles north-west), Tonypandy (7 miles north-west), Rhondda (9 miles north-west), Porth (6 miles north-west) and Mountain Ash East (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Upper Boat
In Upper Boat, that means homes near Upper Boat Inn, Hawthorn High School and Ysgol Gyfun Garth Olwg. Upper Boat has its own railway station: Trefforest Estate station. Well-known places in the area include Crege Castle (3 miles south-west) and University of South Wales Art Collection Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Glamorgan Canal / Long Wood and Mynydd Meio.
Honest limits
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
- Trays cracked in several places
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Upper Boat
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Common questions in Upper Boat
Do you cover villages like Upper Boat?
Yes, we cover the whole UK, villages included, at no extra charge.
Do you work for landlords with property near Trefforest Estate station?
Yes. Send pictures and the address, and we will quote, and we can arrange access with the tenant if that helps.
Can I keep using a cracked tray?
Not until you know the crack is not letting water through. Check the ceiling below for damp.
How do I get a price for shower tray repair in Upper Boat?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item with your CF37 postcode.
What areas do you cover?
We cover the whole UK, including Upper Boat and the rest of Rhondda Cynon Taff. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will confirm dates.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we tidy up before we leave.
Do you redo the sealant?
Yes, if you’d like us to. After a repair is a good time to reseal.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Towns and villages near Upper Boat
What else we do in Upper Boat
What happens on the day
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. It normally takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, and we will tell you if anything changes. In a village or hamlet like Upper Boat, access can be the only tricky part. Once on site, the job is the same as anywhere.
- We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
- We clean and prepare the damaged area or the whole tray.
- We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
- We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
- We leave it to cure; the shower is normally usable the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Open a window if you can
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Getting a price
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 reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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