Greater Manchester · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Alkrington, Greater Manchester
Shower tray repair in Alkrington without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage around the waste
- Scuffs and light scratches
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
If you manage property in Alkrington, we will quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
About our shower tray repair in Alkrington
Before repairing a crack, we find out why it happened. If the tray moves, the support is fixed or flagged before we repair it, so the repair lasts. Whether it’s a damaged area around the waste and a dull, stained or worn surface, we can help, on enamelled steel, acrylic and cast iron alike.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will come back.
- Where
- Alkrington (M24, M9, OL9)
- Area hub
- Greater Manchester
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we can’t put right
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Alkrington
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Questions from Alkrington
Is a cracked tray repairable?
Normally, as long as it doesn’t flex. The crack is reinforced, filled and refinished.
Can you quote from photos?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
How long before I can shower?
We’ll give you the curing time on the day, usually the day after.
What happens after I send pictures?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, plus dates. There’s no obligation to book.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic trays are lighter and slightly flexible, so good support matters. We repair cracks and scratches.
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.
Alkrington and nearby
Alkrington is about 1 mile south of Middleton, in Greater Manchester. Across the M24 area, we carry out the work at your property. Our technicians cover all 72 towns and villages across Greater Manchester.
Our repair technicians cover all of the M24, M9 and OL9 postcode area. Whether you live on Moss Lane, Manor Road and Mount Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Greengate (1 mile south-east), Tonge (1 mile north), Firwood Park (1 mile north-east), Middleton (1 mile north) and Mills Hill (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Manchester (4 miles south), Wythenshawe (11 miles south), Northern Quarter (4 miles south-west), Old Trafford (6 miles south-west), Chinatown (5 miles south-west) and Ancoats (4 miles south-west).
Near you in Alkrington
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Gardeners Arms, Church of St Leonard and Alkrington Primary School and the streets around them. Also close by are St Michael's Church (0.7 miles north), Wince Brook Park (within half a mile north-east), Plant Hill Arts College (1.5 miles west) and Co-op Academy North Manchester (0.7 miles south). The closest station to Alkrington is Mills Hill station, roughly 1.2 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Booth Hall Children's Hospital (1.2 miles south-west) and Manchester Castle (4.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Alkrington include Tandle Hill and Boating lake.
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Ventilate the room after showers
- Rinse away soap after showering
- Store bottles off the tray
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
Store heavy bottles on a shelf, not on the tray, to avoid chips.
Every shower forces a little water into a crack, which can damage the floor over time. An early repair is far cheaper than floor repairs.
Do you need shower tray repair in Alkrington?
Most cracked trays are trays that flex: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, every shower puts strain on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- Chips caused during fitting
- A tray that flexes
What your quote should include
- Who turns up on the day
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- When it can be used again
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Should you replace it?
A new shower tray often means a new enclosure fitting, new tiling and new sealant. Repairing it avoids all of that, at a fraction of the cost. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Alkrington
- We leave the room as we found it
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- One visit for most repairs
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
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How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job generally takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We ensure the tray does not flex and look for the cause of any crack.
- Next we clean and prepare the tray.
- Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
- We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the whole tray.
- The tray is left to cure and can generally be used the next day.
How to prepare
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Clear the area around the damage
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
