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Shower Tray Repair in Whiddon Down
Shower tray repair across Whiddon Down and nearby, usually in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the edges
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
How we handle shower tray repair in Whiddon Down
Most tray damage can be repaired in place, from chipped edges to cracks across the floor of the tray. We match the colour and finish. Whether it’s a crack across the base and scratches from cleaning or grit, we can generally put it right.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Whiddon Down (EX20)
- Region
- Devon
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What your shower tray is made of matters
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are heavy and rigid with a gel-coat finish. Poor support underneath leads to cracks, and chips can be filled and matched.
When to call us in Whiddon Down
Trays crack mainly because they move: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, it flexes each time someone stands on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Damage around the waste
- Chips on the edges
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
Comparing quotes
- What aftercare is recommended
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How long it needs to cure
The process
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and how to care for it.
- First, we check whether the tray moves.
- The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
- We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
- The repair is shaped, colour-matched and finished.
- It’s left to cure, generally until the day after.
How to prepare
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
How to get a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire shower tray, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
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How we price shower tray repair
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed price from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How easy the damage is to reach
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Whiddon Down. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Getting a price from photos
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A picture taken from further back
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Most clients in Whiddon Down get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Looking after it afterwards
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
- Report any creaking or movement early
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
Give the repair its full curing time before showering. After that, mild cleaners and good ventilation are all it needs.
Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water can get through to the floor and walls, and the damage below is not visible.
Should you replace it?
The tray itself may not cost much, but the work around it does: taking out the enclosure, tiling and resealing. A repair is one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Whiddon Down
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Take a look at our prices page.
Whiddon Down: your questions answered
How long does it take to cure?
We will give you the curing time on the day, typically the next day.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.
Can you make an old tray look new?
Yes. The entire tray can be resurfaced without removing it.
What happens after I send photos?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, plus dates. There’s no obligation to book.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Usually, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Whiddon Down and nearby
Whiddon Down is about 15 miles west of Exeter, in Devon. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We cover 586 places in Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in EX20 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Turnpike Road, Exeter Road and Barn Close. If you’re just outside Whiddon Down, we cover Throwleigh (2 miles south-west), South Zeal (2 miles west), South Tawton (3 miles north-west), Spreyton (3 miles north) and Hittisleigh (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Exeter (15 miles east), Okehampton (6 miles west), St Thomas (14 miles east), Larkbeare (14 miles east), Polsloe (15 miles east) and Heavitree (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Whiddon Down
We visit homes around The Post Inn, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Clannaborough Farm Museum (2.1 miles west) and Moretonhampstead Hospital (5.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Whiddon Down includes Cosdon Hill.
Honest limits
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Trays cracked in several places
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Whiddon Down
- Stone resin
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
