Torbay · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Wellswood, Torbay
Problem with your shower tray in Wellswood? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks running from the waste
- A tray that flexes
Our work in Wellswood
Wellswood is about 1 mile south-east of Ellacombe, in Torbay. Whether you’re in the middle of Wellswood or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our repair technicians cover all 23 towns and villages in Torbay, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our repair technicians cover all of the TQ1 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Oxlea Road, Kents Road and Kents Lane, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Meadfoot (1 mile south-west), Babbacombe (1 mile north-west), Ellacombe (1 mile north-west), Torquay (1 mile north-west) and St Marychurch (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Paignton (3 miles south-west), Brixham (5 miles south), Barton (3 miles north-west), Preston (3 miles west), Marldon (4 miles west) and Goodrington (4 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Wellswood
Around Wellswood, we work in homes near Parish Church of St Matthias, The Spires College and Kents pub and the streets around them. You will also find Ilsham Church of England Academy (within half a mile north-west) and Abbey Park and Meadows (1.6 miles west). The nearest railway station is Torquay station, about 1.8 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Victorian Shopping Arcade (1 mile west) and Torbay Hospital (2.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Wellswood include Occombe Valley Woods.
Shower tray repair at your home in Wellswood
In most cases, a damaged tray can be repaired where it is, from chipped edges to cracks across the floor of the tray. The colour and finish are matched. Whether it’s chips caused during fitting and scratches from cleaning or grit, we can help, on ceramic, acrylic and stone resin alike.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we will sort it.
- Location
- Wellswood (TQ1)
- Area hub
- Torbay
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you are not left guessing. Once we are there, the work takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray in most cases. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- We ensure the tray doesn’t flex and look for the cause of any crack.
- The damaged area, or the whole tray, is cleaned and prepared.
- We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
- The repair is colour matched, or the whole tray gets a new finish.
- We leave it to cure; the shower is generally usable the following day.
How to prepare
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Clear the area around the damage
Get a quote
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Doing more than one item at once
- What the surface is made of
- The size and number of damaged areas
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A photo taken from further back
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole shower tray, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
FAQs for Wellswood
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.
Which areas do you work in?
The entire UK, including all of Torbay. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there’s more, we’ll tell you before starting.
Do you cover Wellswood?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Wellswood. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Should you replace it?
When the tray is firm and dry underneath, repair is the obvious choice. If water has damaged the floor, or the tray is cracked in several places, a new tray may be better. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Wellswood
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Take a look at our pricing.
Can I fix it myself?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Keeping it looking good
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
- Do not ignore a tray that flexes
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
Store heavy bottles on a shelf, not on the tray, to avoid chips.
A small crack lets in a little water every time you shower, which can damage the floor over time. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.
When to call us in Wellswood
On timber floors, movement can crack a tray, particularly if it wasn’t fully bedded. On concrete, an uneven base is the usual cause.
Customers usually contact us about:
- Damage around the waste
- A tray that flexes
- Chips on the edges
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
What your quote should include
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
When we would advise against a repair
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
- Trays cracked in several places
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are popular because they’re rigid and low-profile. They need a flat, solid base, and repairs are matched to the gel coat.
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