Bristol · England

Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Failand, Bristol

Shower tray repair across Failand and nearby, normally in one visit.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Staining and dullness across the tray
  • Snagging damage in a new bathroom
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need shower tray repair in Failand?

What a repair cannot fix

We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:

  • Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
  • Trays cracked in several places
  • A tray that moves underfoot

Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.

What we work on

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

How we handle shower tray repair in Failand

If the whole tray looks tired, we can resurface it, for a clean, uniform finish without removing the screen or tiles. Whether it’s edge chips from dropped bottles and a tray that flexes, we can help, whatever the material.

Every job is backed for twelve months in Failand and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Area
Failand (BS8)
County
Bristol
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

How to look after the repair

How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:

  • Don’t stand heavy bottles on the tray
  • Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
  • Rinse away soap after showering
  • Keep the bathroom well ventilated

Keep heavy bottles off the tray floor, to avoid chips.

Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water may be getting under the tray, and the damage below isn’t visible.

Signs you need shower tray repair in Failand

Most chips come from things dropped in the shower, typically on the edges or near the plughole.

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

  • Movement when you stand on it
  • Edge chips from dropped bottles
  • Scuffs and light scratches
  • A tray that looks tired however much you clean it

Comparing quotes

  • Who will actually do the work
  • How long it needs to cure
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • What protection goes down before work starts

Choosing a repair company

About Failand

Failand is about 3 miles east of Nailsea, in Bristol. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover all 89 towns and villages across Bristol. We work right across the region, from Failand to Birmingham (about 79 miles away).

Postcode districts we cover here: BS8. We regularly work on streets such as Sixty Acres Close, Woodland Close and Old Chelsea Lane and the roads around them. Being close to the B3128, Failand is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Failand: Cambridge Batch (1 mile south), Long Ashton (1 mile south-east), Abbots Leigh (2 miles north-east), Barrow Gurney (2 miles south) and Easton-in-Gordano (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Bristol (4 miles east), Montpelier (5 miles east), Easton (5 miles east), Bedminster (4 miles east), Cotham (4 miles north-east) and Canon's Marsh (4 miles east).

Landmarks near Failand

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Katherine's School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Nailsea & Backwell station, roughly 2.9 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Barrow Hospital (2 miles south-east) and Oakham Treasures (2 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Clapton Moor and Backwell Lake.

Map of Failand © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we do, step by step

Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, do the job and clear up. Plan for a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and how to care for it.

  1. The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
  2. Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
  3. The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
  4. The surface is refinished to match.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.

Before we arrive

  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings

How to get a price

There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

DIY kit or professional repair?

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

FAQs for Failand

Do I need to be at home?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.

Can a stained tray be refinished?

Yes. Resurfacing gives a worn tray an even, clean finish.

How long does it take to cure?

You will get the exact time when we finish, typically the next day.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.

What information do you need?

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

When can you do it?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.

Do you cover Failand?

We do. We send a technician to Failand for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Which areas do you work in?

The entire UK, including all of Bristol. Send your postcode with your photos and we’ll confirm dates.

How we price shower tray repair

Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:

  • The material and finish
  • The type of damage
  • How many areas need work
  • Whether we combine several jobs

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. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.

Getting a price from pictures

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:

  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • The material, if you know it
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.

For landlords and businesses

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll arrange it.

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

Repairs by material

Ceramic

Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and we match the gloss when we repair them.

Acrylic

Acrylic trays are lighter and slightly flexible, so good support matters. We repair cracks and scratches.

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