Bath and North East Somerset · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Widcombe, Bath and North East Somerset
Local shower tray repair for Widcombe: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A damaged area around the waste
- Chips on the edges
Widcombe questions
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole shower tray and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Is it OK to use a cracked tray?
Not until you know the crack is not letting water through. Look for damp or stains below.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Do you work in Widcombe?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Widcombe and the rest of Bath and North East Somerset. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Shower tray repair in Widcombe without replacing anything
We check the tray before repairing it: if it flexes underfoot, the cause needs sorting before any repair, or the crack will come back. We will tell you if that is the case. We work on ceramic, cast iron and enamelled steel, and common reasons people contact us are damage around the waste and chipped corners or rims.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Widcombe (BA2, BA1)
- County
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Exposed metal can rust, so it’s worth repairing early.
Acrylic
Acrylic-capped trays are lighter, so a firm base is essential. Cracks and scratches can be repaired.
Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Replace failing sealant promptly
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Report any creaking or movement early
- Don’t use strong acids or bleach
Give the repair its full curing time before showering. After that, gentle cleaning and good ventilation keep it in good shape.
If the tray creaks or moves, get it checked, before it cracks.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
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.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Widcombe. What changes the price is:
- What the surface is made of
- What kind of damage it is
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How hard the colour is to match
A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- Any details about the material
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A photo taken from further back
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new tray can be cheap, but fitting it is not: taking out the enclosure, tiling and resealing. Repairing it takes one visit. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Widcombe
- No extra charge for your area
- We leave the room as we found it
- Work done at your home or business
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
See our full price list.
Covering Widcombe
Widcombe is about 1 mile south-east of Bath, in Bath and North East Somerset. Jobs in Widcombe are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Widcombe is one of 136 towns and villages in Bath and North East Somerset we cover. We work right across the region, from Widcombe to Birmingham (78 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: BA2 and BA1. Local streets include Byron Road, Ferry Lane and High Street. Neighbouring places we cover include Lyncombe (1 mile south-west), Bear Flat (1 mile west), Bath (1 mile north-west), Bathwick (1 mile north) and Combe Down (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Keynsham (7 miles west), Paulton (8 miles south-west), Peasedown St John (5 miles south-west), Saltford (5 miles west), Batheaston (3 miles north-east) and Timsbury (6 miles south-west). Widcombe is one of the larger places we cover in Bath and North East Somerset.
Local landmarks in Widcombe
Around Widcombe, we work in homes near Alexandra Park, City of Bath Technical School and Bath Royal Literary and Scientific Institution. Other local landmarks include Beechen Cliff School (under half a mile south-west), Widcombe Infant School (within half a mile north), St Matthew's Church (within half a mile north) and Bath Abbey (0.5 miles north-west). There is a railway station in Widcombe itself: Bath Spa station. Other landmarks nearby include Midford Castle (1.8 miles south) and SouthGate (less than half a mile north-west).
- Local pubs include The White Hart Public House (within half a mile north-west)
When a repair is not the answer
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
- Leaking waste fittings
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
Signs you need shower tray repair in Widcombe
Rigid trays don’t bend, they crack when they sit on an uneven or poorly supported floor. Timber floors that move can cause it too.
People typically call us after spotting something like this:
- Movement when you stand on it
- Scuffs and light scratches
- Cracks running from the waste
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
What to look for in a quote
- When it can be used again
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What happens if they find more damage
- How your room will be protected
What happens on the day
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Any sealant in the way is cut out.
- The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
- We refinish the surface to match the tray.
- We clean up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Ask for a price
Most customers in Widcombe get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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