Isle of Wight · England
Shower Tray Repair for Bowcombe homes
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing at your home in Bowcombe, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- Movement when you stand on it
About our shower tray repair in Bowcombe
The first thing we do is check the tray: if it flexes underfoot, the cause needs sorting before any repair, otherwise any crack returns. We’ll tell you if that’s the case. We work on acrylic, ceramic and cast iron, and common reasons people get in touch are a crack across the base and a dull, stained or worn surface.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Bowcombe (PO30)
- County
- Isle of Wight
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How to care for the repair
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
- Don’t ignore a tray that flexes
- Rinse the tray after each shower
- Check the seal every few months
Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off the tray. A soft cloth and washing-up liquid do the job.
If the tray creaks or moves, get it checked, before it cracks.
Repair or replace: which is better?
When the tray is firm and dry underneath, repair is the obvious choice. If water has damaged the floor, or the tray is cracked in several places, a new tray may be better. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Bowcombe
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- We leave the room as we found it
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- One-year guarantee on every repair
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Materials and what they mean for the repair
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
What affects the price in Bowcombe
Prices start from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Access to the area
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How hard the colour is to match
Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Send pictures for a quote
You can normally get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Where you are, by postcode
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole shower tray, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
What happens on the day
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to care for it.
- We ensure the tray doesn’t flex and look for the cause of any crack.
- The damaged area, or the whole tray, is cleaned and prepared.
- Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
- The repair is colour matched, or the entire tray gets a new finish.
- Once cured, generally by the day after, you can use the shower.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Point us to the nearest place to park
How to get a price
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
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What we’re called out for in Bowcombe
On timber floors, movement can crack a tray, particularly if it wasn’t fully bedded. On solid floors, cracks generally point to an uneven base.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Movement when you stand on it
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- A crack across the base
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
What to look for in a quote
- When it can be used again
- How to look after the finish
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Who turns up on the day
FAQs for Bowcombe
Can you make an old tray look new?
Yes. A full resurface makes a tired tray look fresh.
Is a cracked tray repairable?
In most cases. If the tray moves, the support needs fixing first.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Are there extra charges for Bowcombe?
There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Where we work around Bowcombe
Bowcombe is about 2 miles south-west of Newport, in Isle of Wight. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Bowcombe is one of 125 places in Isle of Wight where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 78 miles away.
Every address in PO30 is within our area. We also travel to Plaish (1 mile north-east), Clatterford (1 mile north-east), Carisbrooke (1 mile north-east), Gunville (1 mile north-east) and Gatcombe (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ryde (8 miles east), Cowes (6 miles north), Sandown (8 miles east), Shanklin (8 miles south-east), Ventnor (8 miles south-east) and East Cowes (6 miles north-east). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so call us to arrange it.
Around Bowcombe
In Bowcombe, that means homes near Christ The King College, The Blacksmiths Arms and Church of St. Nicholas in Castro and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Whitecroft Hospital (1.6 miles east) and Isle of Wight Music Museum (2.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Brighstone Down.
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