Devon · England
Shower Tray Repair in Instow
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing in Instow, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Movement when you stand on it
- A cracked shower tray
How we handle shower tray repair in Instow
We repair cracks, chips and scratches in stone resin, acrylic and ceramic trays, or resurface the whole tray if it’s worn. Nothing is taken out, so the screen and tiling stay as they are. Our repair technicians work on enamelled steel, acrylic and cast iron, and people most frequently call us about staining and dullness across the tray and movement when you stand on it.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Instow (EX39, EX31)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Instow
Most cracked trays are trays that flex: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, every shower puts strain on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.
Customers normally contact us about:
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- A tray that flexes
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How your room will be protected
- When it can be used again
Places near Instow
Also in Instow
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
- Stone resin
Repair or replace: which is better?
Trays sit under the screen and tiles, so replacing one disturbs a lot around it. Repairing it avoids that disruption. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Instow
- Everything repaired in place
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- We leave the room as we found it
Read our full price list.
What shower tray repair costs
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The colour and finish to match
- What the surface is made of
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Quotes from your pictures
You can typically get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A picture taken from further back
- Details of any past repairs
- Natural light rather than flash
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the shower tray, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Repairs by material
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 can be filled and matched.
Acrylic
Acrylic-capped trays are lighter, so good support matters. Cracks and scratches can be repaired.
Instow questions
What does shower tray repair cost?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item with your EX39 postcode.
Do you work in Instow?
We do. We send a technician to Instow for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Do you charge for travel?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Can I keep using a cracked tray?
We’d stop using it until it’s repaired, because water may be getting underneath.
Can you replace the silicone at the same time?
We can. After a repair is a good time to reseal.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
Our work in Instow
Instow is about 3 miles north-east of Bideford, in Devon. From the centre of Instow to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Instow is one of 586 places in Devon we cover.
We cover every part of the EX39 and EX31 postcode area and the streets around it. From Downs Road, Anstey Way and Quay Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Being close to the B3233, Instow is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Worlington (1 mile east), Appledore (1 mile west), Yelland (1 mile north-east), Fremington (3 miles north-east) and Muddlebridge (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Barnstaple (5 miles east), Bideford (3 miles south-west), Ilfracombe (11 miles north), Braunton (4 miles north), Newport (6 miles east) and South Molton (15 miles east).
What’s near Instow
In Instow, that means homes near Instow Community Primary School, St Mary's Church and Commodore Hotel and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Museum of British Surfing (3.9 miles north) and Tapeley Park (0.9 miles south). For a walk, there is Staddon Hill and Horsey Island.
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
- Stick to gentle cleaners
- Ventilate the room after showers
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the tray
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.
How the visit works
We begin by going over the job with you. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. It normally takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- We protect the floor and the enclosure.
- Any sealant in the way is cut out.
- The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
- We refinish the surface to match the tray.
- We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Have a window or extractor fan available
How to get a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
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