Devon · England
Shower Tray Repair in Patchole
Problem with your shower tray in Patchole? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage from a refit or building work
- Scratches in the surface
Shower tray repair in Patchole without replacing anything
Shower tray repairs are one of our most common jobs. Chips by the waste, cracks across the base and dull, stained surfaces can all be put right without removing the tray. Our technicians work on stone resin, cast iron and acrylic, and people most often call us about damage from a refit or building work and a tray that looks tired however much you clean it.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Patchole (EX31)
- Region
- Devon
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Patchole
Most chips come from things dropped in the shower, typically on the edges or near the plughole.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- A crack across the base
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- A tray that flexes
What to look for in a quote
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What preparation is included
Also near Patchole
What else we do in Patchole
Should you replace it?
Replacing a tray typically means refitting the screen, retiling and resealing. A repair leaves all of that untouched and costs far less. Prices start from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Patchole
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
See our full price list.
What we do, step by step
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- First, we check whether the tray moves.
- The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
- Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
- We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
- It’s left to cure, typically until the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Getting a price
Email us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your EX31 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
What we can’t put right
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
- Trays cracked in several places
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
Aftercare tips
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
- Rinse the tray after each shower
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
- Replace failing sealant promptly
Wait the full curing time before you shower. After that, gentle cleaning and good ventilation keep it in good shape.
Act on split sealant early. Water gets behind and under the tray and can cause damage underneath.
Common questions in Patchole
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Devon.
What does shower tray repair cost?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Normally, yes. The old repair comes out first.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Can you make an old tray look new?
Yes. The whole tray can be resurfaced.
Do you redo the sealant?
Yes. We can repair and reseal on the same visit.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.
Our work in Patchole
Patchole is about 7 miles north-east of Barnstaple, in Devon. Wherever you are in the EX31 postcode area, we come to you. Our technicians cover all 586 towns and villages across Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of EX31 is covered. Neighbouring places we cover include East Down (1 mile south-west), Kentisbury (1 mile north), Churchill (2 miles south-west), Combe Martin (3 miles north-west) and Shirwell (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Barnstaple (7 miles south-west), Bideford (14 miles south-west), Ilfracombe (6 miles north-west), Braunton (9 miles south-west), Newport (7 miles south) and South Molton (12 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Patchole
Typical jobs here are in homes near Kentisbury Primary School and Church of St John the Baptist. Further afield, we also cover the area around Voley Castle (3.5 miles north-east) and Combe Martin Museum (3.5 miles north-west).
How we price shower tray repair
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- The material and finish
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How hard the colour is to match
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
How to get a fixed quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- Any details about the material
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Something in shot to show the size
- A picture taken from further back
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
What your shower tray is made of matters
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are popular because they’re rigid and low-profile. They need a flat, solid base, and we match repairs to the surface finish.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. 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.
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 usually the cheaper route.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
