Cumbria · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Applethwaite, Cumbria
Local shower tray repair for Applethwaite: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage from a refit or building work
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
Shower tray repair at your home in Applethwaite
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’ll explain what we find. We’re frequently asked to fix snagging damage in a new bathroom and scratches from cleaning or grit, in cast iron, ceramic and stone resin.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Applethwaite (CA12)
- Area hub
- Cumbria
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Our work in Applethwaite
Applethwaite is about 16 miles west of Penrith, in Cumbria. We travel to homes and businesses in Applethwaite and nearby villages, so there’s no workshop to go to. We work in 438 places across Cumbria. We work right across the region, from Applethwaite to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 65 miles away).
We work across CA12 and the streets around it. Whether you live on Back Lane and Raven Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also travel to Ormathwaite (1 mile south-east), Cumberland (1 mile south), Keswick (1 mile south), Portinscale (2 miles south-west) and Briery (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maryport (15 miles north-west), Cockermouth (9 miles west), Wigton (14 miles north), Ewanrigg (15 miles north-west), Ambleside (15 miles south-east) and Aspatria (12 miles north-west).
What’s near Applethwaite
Around Applethwaite, we work in homes near Underskiddaw Parish Room and Keswick School, among other places. A little further out are Bond Museum (1.1 miles south). Open spaces near Applethwaite include Latrigg and Carlside Tarn.
Common problems we fix in Applethwaite
Cracks frequently start at the waste, where the tray is cut and the fitting is tightened.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- Cracks running from the waste
- Damage from a refit or building work
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
What your quote should include
- How changes to the job are handled
- How to care for the finish
- If travel is included in the price
- How the colour is matched
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best:
- Use the extractor fan
- Replace failing sealant promptly
- Do not use strong acids or bleach
- Rinse the tray after each shower
Avoid abrasive pads and strong descalers. Warm water and a mild detergent is enough.
Act on split sealant early. It lets water behind the tray and can damage the floor below.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Towns and villages near Applethwaite
What else we do in Applethwaite
Why repair rather than replace?
If the tray is solid and the crack hasn’t let water spread, repair is usually best. If the floor is damaged or the tray is badly cracked, replacement may make more sense. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Applethwaite. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
What you get with us
- One price list for the whole UK
- Most jobs done in one visit
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Read our full price list.
Your questions about shower tray repair in Applethwaite
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
How do I book?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there is 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, Applethwaite included. There is no extra charge for travel.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
What we do, step by step
We work cleanly and quietly. We protect the area first, then the work takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
- We clean and prepare the damaged area or the whole tray.
- We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
- The repair is colour matched, or the entire tray gets a new finish.
- Once cured, usually by the day after, you can use the shower.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
How to get a price
For a price in Applethwaite, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
How we price shower tray repair
Prices start from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Applethwaite. The price comes down to:
- The material and finish
- Access to the area
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Doing more than one item at once
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Getting a price from photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One picture of the entire shower tray
- Details of any past repairs
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job without visiting.
For landlords and businesses
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Applethwaite use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Different materials, different repairs
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
