Derbyshire · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Ambaston, Derbyshire
Our repair technicians come to Ambaston for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- Damage around the waste
Shower tray repair at your home in Ambaston
If the whole tray looks tired, we can resurface it, for a clean, uniform finish. Typical jobs include a tray that looks tired however much you clean it and damage around the waste, on acrylic, cast iron and stone resin.
Every job is backed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Location
- Ambaston (DE72)
- Area hub
- Derbyshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Ambaston questions
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Can you price it without visiting?
Usually, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Do you cover Ambaston?
We do. Technicians travel to Ambaston from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.
Can you fix a cracked tray?
Typically, as long as it doesn’t flex. We reinforce the crack, fill it and refinish the surface.
When to call us in Ambaston
Dull and stained trays are typically down to cleaning: limescale, harsh chemicals and abrasive pads wear the finish away.
Look out for any of the following:
- Scratches in the surface
- Movement when you stand on it
- A damaged area around the waste
- Damage from a refit or building work
Questions to ask before you book
- What prep work is covered
- How the room is protected while they work
- How changes to the job are handled
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
Should you replace it?
The tray itself may not cost much, but the work around it does: removing the screen, breaking out tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. Repairing it takes one visit. Prices start from £95. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ambaston
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Fixed prices from your pictures
See our prices page.
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
- A tray broken in more than one place
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
What shower tray repair costs
Prices start from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Access to the area
- The material
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Send pictures for a quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Can I fix it myself?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Ambaston and nearby
Ambaston is about 3 miles west of Long Eaton, in Derbyshire. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. We work in 532 places across Derbyshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Ambaston to Birmingham (36 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: DE72. Neighbouring places we cover include Draycott (1 mile north-east), Elvaston (1 mile north-west), Thulston (1 mile west), Church Wilne (1 mile east) and Shardlow (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Swadlincote (11 miles south-west), Ilkeston (6 miles north), Long Eaton (3 miles east), Belper (11 miles north-west), Heanor (9 miles north) and Ripley (11 miles north).
Landmarks near Ambaston
We visit homes around St Mary's Church, Shardlow Hall and Draycott Community Primary School. The nearest railway station is Spondon station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Elvaston Castle (1.3 miles west) and Aston Hall Hospital (2.3 miles south).
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Exposed metal can rust, so early repairs help.
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
- Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Get a moving tray checked
- Store bottles off the tray
Wait the full curing time before you shower. After that, gentle cleaning and good ventilation keep it in good shape.
Act on split sealant early. It lets water behind the tray and can damage the floor below.
Towns and villages near Ambaston
Also in Ambaston
How it works
We begin by going over the job with you. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. You can expect it to take a few hours, or most of a day 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.
- The surface is refinished to match.
- We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
How to get a price
To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
