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Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Knowle, Devon

Shower tray repair across Knowle and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
  • Movement when you stand on it
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted shower tray repair in Knowle

What shower tray repair costs

Repairs from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Knowle. The price comes down to:

  • How hard the colour is to match
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • The material and finish
  • How much damage there is

Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

Quotes from your photos

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:

  • Details of any past repairs
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

If you are in Knowle and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Shower tray repair at your home in Knowle

Stone resin, acrylic and ceramic trays can all be repaired, or resurface the whole tray if it’s worn. The tray stays in place, so the enclosure and tiles are not disturbed. Whether it’s movement when you stand on it and a crack across the base, we can help.

Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Location
Knowle (EX33)
Region
Devon
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

The process

You don’t need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. It normally takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.

  1. First, we check whether the tray moves.
  2. We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
  3. We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
  4. We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
  5. We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.

Preparing for the visit

  • Ensure the room can be ventilated
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit

Getting a price

Upload a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Knowle, and we will come back with a fixed quote.

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When to call us in Knowle

Trays crack mainly because they move: without a solid, level base underneath, it flexes each time someone stands on it. Chips typically come from dropped bottles.

These are the problems we are asked about most:

  • A crack across the base
  • Scratches in the surface
  • Chipped corners or rims
  • Damage around the waste

What to look for in a quote

  • How to care for the finish
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers

How to compare quotes

Common questions in Knowle

Is there a call-out fee?

There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

What if the damage is worse than the photos show?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across Devon.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.

What information do you need?

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

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.

Will it make a mess?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.

Our work in Knowle

Knowle is about 6 miles north-west of Barnstaple, in Devon. Wherever you are in the EX33 postcode area, a technician comes to you. We work in all 586 towns and villages in Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.

Every address in EX33 is covered. You’ll find streets such as Stanbury Road, Manor Mill Road and Norley Road, and we cover them all. We also travel to Middle Winsham (1 mile north-east), Nethercott (1 mile north-west), Boode (1 mile south-east), Braunton (1 mile south) and North Buckland (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Barnstaple (6 miles south-east), Bideford (8 miles south), Ilfracombe (6 miles north), Newport (6 miles south-east), Roundswell (5 miles south-east) and East-the-Water (8 miles south).

Landmarks near Knowle

In Knowle, that means homes near Ebrington Arms, St Brannock's Church and Braunton Academy, among other places. A little further out are North Devon District Hospital (5.1 miles south-east) and Braunton and District Museum (1.3 miles south). For a walk, there’s Chapel wood and Braunton Burrows.

Map of Knowle © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repair or replace in Knowle?

A new tray can be cheap, but fitting it isn’t: taking out the enclosure, tiling and resealing. Repairing it takes one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.

What you get with us

  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • A year’s guarantee on all work

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Materials and what they mean for the repair

Ceramic

Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.

Acrylic

Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

Aftercare tips

Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:

  • Don’t ignore a tray that flexes
  • Check the seal every few months
  • Ventilate the room after showers
  • Store bottles off the tray

Check the silicone around the tray every few months, and reseal when it starts to fail.

Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water can get through to the floor and walls, and the damage below isn’t visible.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

For landlords and businesses

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

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

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