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Shower Tray Repair in Ilfracombe
Shower tray repair across Ilfracombe and nearby, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage from a refit or building work
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
How we handle shower tray repair in Ilfracombe
A worn or stained tray can be resurfaced, giving it a fresh, even finish without removing the screen or tiles. Whether it’s edge chips from dropped bottles and chips caused during fitting, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Area
- Ilfracombe (EX34)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We make sure the tray doesn’t flex and look for the cause of any crack.
- We clean and prepare the damaged area or the entire tray.
- Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
- The repair is colour-matched, or the entire tray gets a new finish.
- The tray is left to cure and can generally be used the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
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What shower tray repair costs
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed price from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material and finish
- Unusual colours or finishes
A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your photos
You can normally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A picture taken from further back
- The material, if you know it
- Details of any past repairs
Most clients in Ilfracombe get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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What a repair can’t fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
Repairing versus replacing in Ilfracombe
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. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ilfracombe
- Colour-matched on site
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Read our pricing.
Different materials, different repairs
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.
Your questions about shower tray repair in Ilfracombe
What happens after I send photos?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
Do you reseal the tray as well?
Yes. Add it to your quote and we will do both on one visit.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.
Common problems we fix in Ilfracombe
Stone resin trays are rigid, so they crack rather than bend when they sit on an uneven or poorly supported floor. Movement in a timber floor has the same effect.
Look out for any of the following:
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- Scuffs and light scratches
- Damage from a refit or building work
- A dull, stained or worn surface
What to look for in a quote
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
How to care for the repair
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Ventilate the room after showers
- Rinse away soap after showering
- Don’t use strong acids or bleach
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
Keep an eye on the sealant, and replace it when it splits or goes black.
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.
Covering Ilfracombe
Ilfracombe is about 9 miles north of Barnstaple, in Devon. Across the EX34 area, we come to you. Ilfracombe is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon where we work.
Our visits in EX34 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Jobs here include addresses on High Street, Market Street and Church Road. Being close to the A361 and A399, Ilfracombe is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Chambercombe (1 mile east), Hele (1 mile east), Berrynarbor (3 miles east), Trimstone (3 miles south-west) and Bradwell (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Barnstaple (9 miles south), Bideford (14 miles south), Braunton (7 miles south), Newport (10 miles south), Roundswell (10 miles south) and East-the-Water (14 miles south).
Near you in Ilfracombe
We visit homes around Emmanuel Church, The Ilfracombe Academy and Ilfracombe Church of England Junior School. A little further out are Combe Martin Museum (3.7 miles east) and Watermouth Castle (1.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Chapel wood.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
