South Gloucestershire · England
Shower Tray Repair in Shortwood
Shower tray repair across Shortwood and nearby, generally in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and light scratches
- Damage around the waste
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
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: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
Shower tray repair in Shortwood without replacing anything
If the whole tray looks tired, we can resurface it, giving it a fresh, even finish. Whether it’s chipped corners or rims and damage from a refit or building work, we can help.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Shortwood as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Shortwood (BS16)
- Region
- South Gloucestershire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Shortwood and the surrounding area
Shortwood is about 1 mile south-east of Mangotsfield, in South Gloucestershire. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Shortwood is one of 110 places in South Gloucestershire where we work. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 73 miles away.
All of BS16 is covered. You’ll find streets such as Main Road, Cattybrook Road and Bridge Road. We also travel to Siston (1 mile south-east), Mangotsfield (1 mile north-west), Parkfield (1 mile north-east), Pucklechurch (2 miles east) and Warmley (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Yate (5 miles north-east), Fishponds (3 miles west), Bradley Stoke (5 miles north-west), Thornbury (9 miles north), Patchway (6 miles north-west) and Stoke Gifford (4 miles north-west).
Around Shortwood
We visit homes around Emersons Green Primary School, Church of St James and Mangotsfield School. For rail, the closest station is Bristol Parkway station, roughly 3.9 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Cossham Memorial Hospital (2.2 miles south-west) and Kingswood Heritage Museum (2.1 miles south). The countryside around Shortwood includes Lodge Hill.
Keeping it looking good
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Ventilate the room after showers
- Rinse away soap after showering
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Do not ignore a tray that flexes
Rinse the tray down after showering, clean with mild cleaners, and keep an eye on the sealant so water can’t get underneath.
Failed sealant around a tray should be replaced quickly. It lets water behind the tray and can cause damage underneath.
Different materials, different repairs
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are popular because they’re rigid and low-profile. 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.
The process
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will take it from there. Most visits take a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface.
- We protect the floor and the enclosure.
- Any sealant in the way is cut out.
- We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
- We refinish the surface to match the tray.
- We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.
How to prepare
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Getting a price
Email us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Shortwood, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Advice
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How many items we do on one visit
- The material and finish
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Quotes from your pictures
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
For landlords and businesses
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Shortwood use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Common problems we fix in Shortwood
Most chips come from things dropped in the shower, normally along the edges or by the waste.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Chipped corners or rims
- Damage from a refit or building work
- Movement when you stand on it
- A damaged area around the waste
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price covers travel
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether a trained technician does the job
Your questions about shower tray repair in Shortwood
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide. Prices don’t change with location.
How do I get a price for shower tray repair in Shortwood?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?
In most cases. A tray that moves needs its support sorting before the repair.
Should you replace it?
A new tray can be cheap, but fitting it is not: removing the screen, breaking out tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. A repair is one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shortwood
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- No extra charge for your area
- No need to remove anything
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