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Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Golden Hill, Bristol

Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Golden Hill and across Bristol. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Staining and dullness across the tray
  • Cracks running from the waste
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair for Golden Hill homes

Keeping it looking good

How the surface is treated afterwards matters:

  • Don’t use strong acids or bleach
  • Replace failing sealant promptly
  • Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
  • Do not ignore a tray that flexes

Wait the full curing time before you shower. After that, gentle cleaning and good ventilation keep it in good shape.

Every shower forces a little water into a crack, which can damage the floor over time. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.

How we handle shower tray repair in Golden Hill

Every crack has a cause, and we find it first. If the tray moves, the support is fixed or flagged before we repair it, so the crack does not come back. Common call-outs are for movement when you stand on it and snagging damage in a new bathroom, in cast iron, enamelled steel and stone resin.

Every job is backed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Where
Golden Hill (BS7, BS9, BS10)
County
Bristol
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

What we do, step by step

On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. We protect the floor and the enclosure.
  2. Any sealant in the way is cut out.
  3. We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
  4. The surface is refinished to match.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift

Getting a price

For a price in Golden Hill, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

FAQs for Golden Hill

Can you fix a cracked tray?

Usually, as long as it does not flex. We reinforce the crack, fill it and refinish the surface.

Is it OK to use a cracked tray?

Only if you are sure it is not leaking. Look for damp or stains below.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

We come back with a fixed quote. There is no obligation to book.

Can you quote from pictures?

Generally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.

Can a stained tray be refinished?

Yes. A full resurface makes a tired tray look fresh.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Most of the time. Tell us what was done before.

How long before I can shower?

Normally by the following day. We’ll confirm before we leave.

Will the price change on the day?

We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

Why repair rather than replace?

A new shower tray often means a new enclosure fitting, new tiling and new sealant. A repair leaves all of that untouched and costs far less. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.

What you get with us

  • Everything repaired in place
  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • Work done at your home or business
  • No extra charge for your area

Read our full price list.

When a repair isn’t the answer

Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:

  • A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
  • Multiple cracks across the tray
  • Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.

Materials we repair

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

DIY kit or professional repair?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.

Landlord and trade work in Golden Hill

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.

About Golden Hill

Golden Hill is about 2 miles north of Bristol, in Bristol. Customers in Golden Hill get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Golden Hill is one of 89 places in Bristol we cover. Our jobs stretch from Golden Hill to Birmingham (74 miles away).

Postcode districts we cover here: BS7, BS9 and BS10. We regularly work on streets such as Ash Road, Elm Road and Oak Road and the roads around them. We also travel to Henleaze (1 mile north-west), Horfield (1 mile east), Bishopston (1 mile south), Ashley Down (1 mile south-east) and St Werburghs (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Bedminster (3 miles south), Canon's Marsh (3 miles south), Southville (3 miles south), Whitehall (3 miles south-east), Redfield (3 miles south-east) and Windmill Hill (3 miles south).

Around Golden Hill

Our clients here include homes close to Orchard School Bristol, Church of the Holy Trinity with St Edmund and Horfield Church of England Primary School, among other places. Nearby too are Redland Green (1 mile south-west), The Red Maids' School (0.8 miles west) and Inn on the Green (0.7 miles north-east). Golden Hill’s nearest station is Ashley Down station, roughly 1 mile south-east. A little further out are Bristol Castle (2.2 miles south) and Cabot Circus (2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Tarn Lake and Purdown.

  • Other local spots include Barton Regis Rural District (1.9 miles south-east)
Map of Golden Hill © OpenStreetMap contributors

How we price shower tray repair

Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:

  • Doing more than one item at once
  • What kind of damage it is
  • The material
  • The colour and finish to match

A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

Send photos for a quote

When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • A wider photo showing the entire shower tray

To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.

Do you need shower tray repair in Golden Hill?

On timber floors, movement can crack a tray, especially if the tray wasn’t bedded properly. On concrete, an uneven base is the usual cause.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

  • A tray that flexes
  • A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
  • Chips caused during fitting
  • Scratches in the surface

Before booking anyone

  • When it can be used again
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
  • What prep work is covered
  • How your room will be protected

10 questions to ask before booking

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