Dorset · England

Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Waterditch, Dorset

Local shower tray repair for Waterditch: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
  • Edge chips from dropped bottles
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair near Waterditch

What we can’t put right

We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:

  • Trays cracked in several places
  • A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
  • Rotten or damaged flooring underneath

Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.

What we work on

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

How we handle shower tray repair in Waterditch

A cracked or chipped shower tray doesn’t always need replacing. If it’s solid underneath, it can typically be repaired in place, saving you the cost and mess of a new one. Our technicians work on stone resin, cast iron and enamelled steel, and the jobs we see most are scratches from cleaning or grit and movement when you stand on it.

Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Waterditch and across Dorset.

Where
Waterditch (BH23)
County
Dorset
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

For landlords and businesses

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.

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

What affects the price in Waterditch

Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:

  • What the surface is made of
  • How much damage there is
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first

A few things move the price: 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

You can take the pictures on your phone. Ensure they show:

  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Details of any past repairs
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.

What we do, step by step

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 a day for a full resurface. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. We check the tray for movement first.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
  3. We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
  4. The repair is shaped, colour matched and finished.
  5. It’s left to cure, usually until the following day.

Before we arrive

  • Make sure the area is dry
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

Ask for a price

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole shower tray, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

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How to care for the repair

Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:

  • Rinse the tray after each shower
  • Get a moving tray checked
  • Check the seal every few months
  • Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner

Avoid abrasive pads and strong descalers. A soft cloth and washing-up liquid do the job.

Do not keep using a cracked tray. Water can get through to the floor and walls, where it causes damage you can’t see.

Waterditch: your questions answered

Are you accredited?

We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

Will the price change on the day?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.

How do I get a price for shower tray repair in Waterditch?

Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Do the materials smell?

There can be some smell while we work. It fades as everything cures.

Do you reseal the tray as well?

Yes. Add it to your quote and we’ll do both on one visit.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and we’ll quote them together.

Can you make an old tray look new?

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

When can you do it?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.

Where we work around Waterditch

Waterditch is about 2 miles north-east of Christchurch, in Dorset. From the centre of Waterditch to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover all 462 towns and villages in Dorset, from the larger towns to small villages.

Our repair technicians cover all of BH23. Close by, we cover Godwinscroft (1 mile north-east), Neacroft (1 mile north), South Bockhampton (1 mile west), Middle Bockhampton (1 mile north-west) and North Bockhampton (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Wimborne Minster (11 miles west), Verwood (10 miles north-west), Ferndown (8 miles west), Broadstone (11 miles west), Corfe Mullen (12 miles west) and Swanage (15 miles south-west).

Local landmarks in Waterditch

Typical jobs here are in homes near Highcliffe School, Church of St Mary the Virgin and Bransgore Church of England Primary School and the streets around them. The closest station to Waterditch is Hinton Admiral station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Highcliffe Castle (2 miles south-east) and Sammy Miller Motorcycle Museum (2.7 miles east). For a walk, there’s St Catherine's Hill.

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Repairs by material

Enamelled steel

Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Exposed metal can rust, so early repairs help.

Ceramic

Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.

Signs you need shower tray repair in Waterditch

Stone resin trays are rigid, so they crack rather than bend if the floor beneath them is not flat and fully supported. Movement in a timber floor has the same effect.

People usually call us after spotting one of these:

  • A damaged area around the waste
  • Cracks running from the waste
  • A tray that flexes
  • Edge chips from dropped bottles

What to look for in a quote

  • How changes to the job are handled
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • What aftercare is recommended

Our hiring checklist

Can I fix it myself?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

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