Trafford · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Altrincham, Trafford
Our technicians come to Altrincham for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- Movement when you stand on it
Shower tray repair at your home in Altrincham
A worn or stained tray can be resurfaced, giving it a fresh, even finish. If you are dealing with a tray that flexes and scratches in the surface, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Area
- Altrincham (WA14, WA15, WA13)
- County
- Trafford
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Altrincham
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
When to call us in Altrincham
Stone resin trays are rigid, so they crack rather than bend if the floor beneath them is not flat and fully supported. Timber floors that move can cause it too.
Look out for any of the following:
- Damage around the waste
- A crack across the base
- Scuffs and light scratches
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
What your quote should include
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Who will actually do the work
- Aftercare advice
- How the colour is matched
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How it works
We turn up when we said we would, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
- The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
- The surface is refinished to match.
- We clean up and give you the curing time.
Preparing for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Ensure the area is dry
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Related advice
Keeping it looking good
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Use the extractor fan
- Stick to gentle cleaners
- Replace failing sealant promptly
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off the tray. A soft cloth and washing-up liquid do the job.
Do not keep using a cracked tray. Water may be getting under the tray, where it causes damage you can’t see.
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 early repairs help.
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
Altrincham and nearby
Altrincham is about 8 miles south-west of Manchester, in Trafford. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Our repair technicians cover all 25 towns and villages across Trafford. We work right across the region, from Altrincham to Manchester (about 8 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: WA14, WA15 and WA13. You will find streets such as Salco Square, High Street and Market Street, all of which we cover. Being close to the A56 and A538, Altrincham is easy for our repair technicians to reach. If you are just outside Altrincham, we cover West Timperley (1 mile south), Timperley (1 mile east), Bowdon (2 miles south-west), Hale (2 miles south-east) and Dunham Town (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Urmston (4 miles north), Stretford (4 miles north), Davyhulme (4 miles north), Partington (4 miles west), Trafford Park (5 miles north) and Ashton upon Mersey (3 miles north).
Local landmarks in Altrincham
In Altrincham, that means homes near St George's Church, Woodheys Park and Wellington School, among other places. You will also find Old Packet House (under half a mile north-west), North Cestrian School (0.7 miles south-west) and Navigation Primary School (under half a mile west). Altrincham has its own railway station: Navigation Road station. Other landmarks nearby include Ullerwood Castle (3.6 miles south-east) and Municipal Borough of Altrincham (0.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Unicorn Grocery and Black Moss Covert Nature Reserve.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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 normally the cheaper route.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How many items we do on one visit
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Send pictures for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Where you are, by postcode
Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your WA14 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Common questions in Altrincham
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Altrincham included. Travel is included in the price.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?
Normally, as long as it does not flex. The crack is reinforced, filled and refinished.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Can you resurface a whole tray?
Yes. We can resurface the whole tray for a fresh finish.
Can you quote from photos?
Nearly always. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Repair or replace in Altrincham?
Replacing a tray normally involves taking out the enclosure and tiles, preparing a new base and re-tiling. Repairing or resurfacing the tray keeps all of that in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. 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.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Altrincham
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- A fixed quote before you book
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
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