Isle of Wight · England

Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Branstone, Isle of Wight

Shower tray repair in and around Branstone: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A damaged area around the waste
  • Chips on the edges
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair in Branstone

How it works

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.

  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, typically until the following day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Clear the area around the damage

Ask for a price

The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

Send photos for a quote

Related advice

How we handle shower tray repair in Branstone

We repair a lot of shower trays. Chips by the waste, cracks across the base and dull, stained surfaces can all be put right without removing the tray. We work on acrylic, enamelled steel and cast iron, and the jobs we see most are damage around the waste and a tray that creaks or moves underfoot.

Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Location
Branstone (PO36)
Area hub
Isle of Wight
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Different materials, different repairs

Enamelled steel

Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.

Stone resin

Stone resin trays are heavy and rigid with a gel-coat finish. They crack if the base isn’t fully supported, and chips are filled and matched to the surface.

When a repair is not the answer

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:

  • A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
  • Trays cracked in several places
  • Plumbing leaks under the tray

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.

What we work on

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

Our work in Branstone

Branstone is about 5 miles south-east of Newport, in Isle of Wight. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. We work in 125 places in Isle of Wight. We work right across the region, from Branstone to London (76 miles away).

Our repair technicians cover all of the PO36 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Branstone Farm Lane and Stockmans Close and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Branstone: Winford (1 mile east), Apse Heath (1 mile south-east), Princelett (1 mile south), Hale Common (1 mile west) and Newchurch (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (5 miles north-west), Ryde (5 miles north-east), Cowes (8 miles north-west), Ventnor (4 miles south), East Cowes (8 miles north-west) and Oakfield (5 miles north-east). If you are somewhere remote, ring us first and we will plan the trip.

Local landmarks in Branstone

Typical jobs here are in homes near Sandown Bay Academy, All Saints' Church and Newchurch Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Shanklin station, roughly 1.9 miles south-east. A little further out are Wight Aviation Museum (1.3 miles east) and Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (1.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Alverstone Mead and Stenbury Down.

Map of Branstone © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repair or replace: which is better?

Trays sit under the screen and tiles, so taking one out disturbs a lot. Repairing it avoids that disruption. Prices start from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Why choose Surface Doctor in Branstone

  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide

Take a look at our full price list.

DIY kit or professional repair?

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.

For landlords and businesses

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll arrange it.

Hospitality businesses 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.

Keeping it looking good

Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:

  • Give the tray a quick rinse after use
  • Get a moving tray checked
  • Keep the bathroom well ventilated
  • Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth

Rinse the tray after use, clean with mild cleaners, and keep the sealant in good condition so water can’t get underneath.

Don’t keep using a cracked tray. Water can get through to the floor and walls, and the damage below isn’t visible.

Questions from Branstone

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

We come back with a fixed price, typically with dates to choose from. There is no obligation to book.

Can you make an old tray look new?

Yes. We can resurface the entire tray for a fresh finish.

Do the materials smell?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.

Can you quote from pictures?

Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.

Is a repair better than a new one?

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

When can I use the shower again?

Typically the day after. We’ll tell you the exact time when we finish.

How quickly can you book me in?

That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.

Signs you need shower tray repair in Branstone

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

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • Chips on the edges
  • Damage from a refit or building work
  • A tray that flexes
  • Damage around the waste

Questions to ask before booking

  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • When it can be used again
  • Who will actually do the work
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show

How to compare quotes

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