Bristol · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Knowle, Bristol
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing at your home in Knowle, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- Chipped corners or rims
What a repair cannot fix
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Ceramic
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
Shower tray repair at your home in Knowle
A worn or stained tray can be resurfaced, for a clean, uniform finish without removing the screen or tiles. Our repair technicians work on acrylic, stone resin and cast iron, and the jobs we see most are movement when you stand on it and chips caused during fitting.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Bristol.
- Where
- Knowle (BS4, BS3, BS14)
- Area hub
- Bristol
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is 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 photos.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many items we do on one visit
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What kind of damage it is
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Send photos for a quote
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Natural light rather than flash
- Where you are, by postcode
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
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’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Different materials, different repairs
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are rigid and slim. A flat, solid base is essential, and repairs are matched to the gel coat.
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. Impacts can chip or crack them, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
Nearby places to Knowle
Other services in Knowle
Should you replace it?
The tray is usually the last thing fitted and the first thing tiled up to, so taking one out disturbs a lot. A repair keeps everything as it is. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, 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 Knowle
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- No need to remove anything
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Work done at your home or business
See our pricing.
Common problems we fix in Knowle
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.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- Chips on the edges
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
Questions to ask before booking
- Aftercare advice
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How your room will be protected
- Who will actually do the work
Knowle questions
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
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.
Can you replace the silicone at the same time?
We can. It’s a good time to replace old sealant.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Can a stained tray be refinished?
Yes. The entire tray can be resurfaced.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Knowle and the surrounding area
Knowle is about 1 mile east of Bedminster, in Bristol. Clients in Knowle get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your photos, then a visit to do the work. Knowle is one of 89 places in Bristol we cover. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 77 miles away.
Every address in BS4, BS3 and BS14 is covered. Whether you live on The Square, Maxse Road and Clyde Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Upper Knowle (1 mile north), Totterdown (1 mile north-east), Windmill Hill (1 mile north-west), Knowle West (1 mile south-west) and St Philip's Marsh (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Soundwell (4 miles north-east), Bishopston (3 miles north), Mayfield Park (4 miles north-east), Horfield (4 miles north), Clifton (3 miles north-west) and Henleaze (4 miles north).
What’s near Knowle
We visit homes around Merrywood Grammar School, Oasis Academy John Williams and St Martin's, among other places. Also close by are Knowle Park Primary School (less than half a mile south), The Thunderbolt pub (0.6 miles north) and Perrett's Park (less than half a mile north-west). For rail, the closest station is Bedminster station, about 1 mile north-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around The Galleries (1.7 miles north-west) and South Bristol Community Hospital (1.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Knowle include Brandon Hill.
- Other local spots include Avon (1.2 miles north-west)
How the visit works
Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
- We clean and prepare the damaged area or the whole tray.
- We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
- We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
- Once cured, generally by the next day, you can use the shower.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
How to get a price
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Advice
Work for landlords and builders
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
