Swindon · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Wichelstowe, Swindon
Local shower tray repair for Wichelstowe: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- A cracked shower tray
What shower tray repair costs
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Wichelstowe. The price reflects:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How much damage there is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What the surface is made of
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Quotes from your photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- One picture of the entire shower tray
- Something in shot to show the size
- Where you are, by postcode
- The material, if you know it
Send us a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Wichelstowe, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Shower tray repair in Wichelstowe without replacing anything
Before repairing a crack, we find out why it happened. If the tray moves, the support is fixed or flagged before we repair it, so the crack doesn’t come back. Typical jobs include a dull, stained or worn surface and a crack across the base, in ceramic, stone resin and enamelled steel.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Location
- Wichelstowe (SN1, SN5, SN4)
- Region
- Swindon
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.
Stone resin
Stone resin is a dense, rigid material with a smooth gel coat. They crack if the base isn’t fully supported, and chips can be filled and matched.
Questions from Wichelstowe
Can you quote from pictures?
Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Can you replace the silicone at the same time?
Yes. We can repair and reseal on the same visit.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Do you cover Wichelstowe?
We do. We send a technician to Wichelstowe for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Generally, yes. The old repair comes out first.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
- Trays cracked in several places
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
Do you need shower tray repair in Wichelstowe?
Trays fitted on timber floors can crack if the floor moves, especially if the tray wasn’t bedded properly. On concrete, an uneven base is the usual cause.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Chipped corners or rims
- A damaged area around the waste
- A crack across the base
- A dull, stained or worn surface
Comparing quotes
- What happens if they find more damage
- What prep work is covered
- How the colour is matched
- Who turns up on the day
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Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Do not ignore a tray that flexes
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Ventilate the room after showers
Keep heavy bottles off the tray floor, so they cannot be knocked over.
Act on split sealant early. It lets water behind the tray and can damage the floor below.
The process
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- First, we check whether the tray moves.
- We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
- We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
- We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
- It’s left to cure, generally until the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Getting a price
To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
About Wichelstowe
Wichelstowe is about 1 mile south-east of Freshbrook, in Swindon. Our repair technicians come to customers in Wichelstowe and nearby villages, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. We work in 68 places in Swindon. Our jobs stretch from Wichelstowe to Birmingham (64 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: SN1, SN5 and SN4. Local streets include Mill Lane, Arnhill Road and Marden Avenue, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include South Leaze (1 mile north-west), Toothill (1 mile north-west), Freshbrook (1 mile north-west), Lydiard Tregoze (2 miles west) and Shaw (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Stratton St Margaret (4 miles north-east), Royal Wootton Bassett (4 miles west), Haydon Wick (3 miles north), Priory Vale (4 miles north), Upper Stratton (4 miles north-east) and Dorcan (4 miles east).
Local landmarks in Wichelstowe
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Toothill Church, Swindon Central Library and East Wichel Primary School & Nursery and the streets around them. Nearby too are The Commonweal School (0.9 miles north-east), Town Gardens (1.2 miles east), The Ridgeway School and Sixth Form College (1.1 miles south-east) and The Village Tavern (0.9 miles north-west). For rail, the closest station is Swindon station, roughly 1.8 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Rodbourne Cheney (2 miles north) and Royal Wiltshire Yeomanry Museum (1.4 miles north-east).
Repairing versus replacing in Wichelstowe
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. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Wichelstowe
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
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