Cumbria · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Ambleside, Cumbria
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing at your home in Ambleside, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Chipped corners or rims
- A crack across the base
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- What kind of damage it is
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Access to the area
- How many items we do on one visit
Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Getting a price from pictures
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- A wider photo showing the entire shower tray
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- What it’s made of, if you know
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole shower tray, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Shower tray repair at your home in Ambleside
We repair a lot of shower trays. Chipped edges, cracks and worn finishes are all things we fix in place. We regularly repair acrylic, ceramic and stone resin, and people most often call us about damage around the waste and a tray that flexes.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Ambleside (LA22)
- Region
- Cumbria
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ambleside
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Ambleside use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
Should you replace it?
If the tray is solid and the crack hasn’t let water spread, repair is normally best. If the floor is damaged or the tray is badly cracked, replacement may make more sense. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why us?
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Take a look at our pricing.
How it works
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- We make sure the tray does not flex and look for the cause of any crack.
- We clean and prepare the damaged area or the entire tray.
- We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
- We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
- Once cured, normally by the following day, you can use the shower.
Getting ready for the visit
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Related advice
Ambleside and the surrounding area
Ambleside is about 11 miles north-west of Kendal, in Cumbria. Whether you are in the middle of Ambleside or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Ambleside is one of 438 places in Cumbria where we work. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 65 miles away.
Here we cover the LA22 postcode area. From Market Place, Cheapside and The Gala or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. You will find Ambleside on the A591 and A593, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Ambleside: Clappersgate (1 mile south-west), Little Loughrigg (2 miles west), Skelwith Bridge (2 miles west), Troutbeck (2 miles south-east) and Thickholme (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Kendal (11 miles south-east), Keswick (14 miles north-west), Windermere (4 miles south-east), Bowness-on-Windermere (5 miles south), Chestnut Hill (13 miles north-west) and Kentrigg (11 miles south-east).
Around Ambleside
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ambleside CofE Primary School, St Anne's Court and The Armitt. The nearest railway station is Windermere station, about 4.3 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Wordsworth Museum (2.7 miles north-west) and Wray Castle (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Ambleside include Baystones and Lily Tarn.
Common problems we fix in Ambleside
Trays fitted on timber floors can crack if the floor moves, particularly if it wasn’t fully bedded. On concrete, an uneven base is the usual cause.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- A tray that flexes
- Damage around the waste
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- Chips caused during fitting
Comparing quotes
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Aftercare advice
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DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Keeping it looking good
To keep it looking its best:
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the tray
- Ventilate the room after showers
- Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
- Rinse away soap after showering
Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off the tray. Warm water and a mild detergent is enough.
A small crack lets in a little water every time you shower, which can damage the floor over time. An early repair is far cheaper than floor repairs.
Ambleside questions
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. If pictures do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Can you replace the silicone at the same time?
Yes. Add it to your quote and we will do both on one visit.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working, which fades afterwards.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Do you come to Ambleside?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Ambleside and the rest of Cumbria. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Ambleside.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
What a repair cannot fix
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- Multiple cracks across the tray
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
