Plymouth · England

Shower tray repair & resurfacing in West Hoe, Plymouth

Damaged shower tray in West Hoe? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.

Repairs from £95
A cracked shower tray
Chips or cracks by the plughole

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted shower tray repair in West Hoe

Call 0345 017 0787

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Keeping it looking good

Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:

Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
Stick to gentle cleaners
Replace failing sealant promptly
Keep the bathroom well ventilated

Avoid abrasive pads and strong descalers. Warm water and a mild detergent is enough.

Every shower forces a little water into a crack, which can damage the floor over time. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.

Shower tray repair at your home in West Hoe

A worn or stained tray can be resurfaced, for a clean, uniform finish without removing the screen or tiles. If you’re dealing with a tray that creaks or moves underfoot and chips or cracks by the plughole, we can help, whatever the material.

You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.

Location: West Hoe (PL1, PL4)
Area hub: Plymouth
Warranty: A year, on every repair
Price: From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call: 0345 017 0787
Page updated: 23 October 2026

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

West Hoe and nearby

West Hoe is about 1 mile south-east of Stonehouse, in Plymouth. Wherever you are in the PL1 postcode area, we come to you. West Hoe is one of 59 places in Plymouth we cover.

All of PL1 and PL4 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Hoe Road, Bath Lane and Cliff Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Other places close to West Hoe include Hoe (1 mile north-east), Stonehouse (1 mile north-west), Millbridge (1 mile north-west), Cattedown (1 mile east) and Cremyll (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Burraton (5 miles north-west), St Budeaux (3 miles north-west), Plympton St Maurice (5 miles east), Plymstock (3 miles east), Sherford (4 miles east) and St Stephens (5 miles north-west).

Near you in West Hoe

Around West Hoe, we work in homes near The Waterfront pub, Devonport High School for Boys and St Andrew's Cof E VA Primary School, among other places. Nearby too are Royal Chapel of St Katherine-upon-the-Hoe (0.5 miles east), City College Plymouth (1.1 miles north-west), Millbay Park (less than half a mile north-west) and The Plymouth Athenaeum (less than half a mile north). West Hoe’s nearest station is Plymouth station, about 1 mile north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Freedom Fields Hospital (1.4 miles north-east) and Plymouth Castle (0.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Penlee Battery.

Map of West Hoe © OpenStreetMap contributors

West Hoe: your questions answered

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.

Can you fix a cracked tray?

Normally, as long as it doesn’t flex. The crack is reinforced, filled and refinished.

What happens next?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.

What happens if you find more damage?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.

Is the work guaranteed?

Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.

What do you need from me?

Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.

When to call us in West Hoe

Dull and stained trays are usually down to cleaning: limescale, harsh chemicals and abrasive pads wear the finish away.

If you can see any of these, send us a picture:

Cracks running from the waste
Edge chips from dropped bottles
Chips or cracks by the plughole
Snagging damage in a new bathroom

What your quote should include

How changes to the job are handled
How the colour is matched
How your room will be protected
Whether there are any call-out or travel charges

Our hiring checklist

Repairs by material

Stone resin

Stone resin is a dense, rigid material with a smooth gel coat. Poor support underneath leads to cracks, and chips are filled and matched to the surface.

Enamelled steel

Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Chips can rust if they’re left, so it’s worth repairing early.

How it works

Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. It normally takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.

First, we check whether the tray moves.
We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.

Before we arrive

Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Let us know about parking or access

Ask for a price

For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

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Advice

Landlords, agents and businesses in West Hoe

Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, 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 does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

Why repair rather than replace?

The tray is generally 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. 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.