England

Shower Tray Repair in Leicestershire

We travel to 287 towns and villages across Leicestershire for shower tray repair, carried out at your home and a one-year guarantee.

Shower Tray Repair across Leicestershire

Shower tray repair at your home in Leicestershire

A worn or stained tray can be resurfaced, for a clean, uniform finish without removing the screen or tiles. We regularly repair enamelled steel, ceramic and acrylic, and common reasons people contact us are damage around the waste and chips caused during fitting.

Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we are doing. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. It normally takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.

  1. We check the tray for movement first.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
  3. Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
  4. The repair is shaped, colour-matched and finished.
  5. It’s left to cure, typically until the following day.

Cost

Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Why choose Surface Doctor

  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Everything repaired in place
  • One price list for the whole UK

How to get a price

There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

Landmarks near Loughborough

Typical jobs here are in homes near The Griffin pub, Loughborough High School and Loughborough Church of England Primary School, among other places. Nearby too are Church of St Mary (within half a mile north), Bishop's Meadow (1.6 miles north) and Fairfield Preparatory School (0.6 miles east). The closest station to Loughborough is Loughborough station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east. A little further out are Mountsorrel Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and Old Rectory Museum (0.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Charnwood Lodge and Beacon Hill.

  • Parks and local facilities nearby include Outwoods (0.7 miles south)

Aftercare tips

Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:

  • Replace failing sealant promptly
  • Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
  • Do not use strong acids or bleach
  • Use the extractor fan

Check the silicone around the tray every few months, and reseal when it starts to fail.

Every shower forces a little water into a crack, which can damage the floor over time. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.

When a repair is not the answer

A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:

  • Leaking waste fittings
  • Multiple cracks across the tray
  • Water damage to the floor beneath the tray

Repairs by material

Ceramic

Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. Impacts can chip or crack them, and the repair is polished to match the shine.

Acrylic

Acrylic trays are lighter and slightly flexible, so a firm base is essential. We repair cracks and scratches.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.

Common problems we fix in Leicestershire

Most chips come from things dropped in the shower, generally along the edges or by the waste.

Common reasons people in Leicestershire contact us include:

  • Chips on the edges
  • A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
  • Scratches from cleaning or grit
  • Damage around the waste

FAQs for Leicestershire

Do the materials smell?

There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.

Can landlords book you?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.

What happens if you find more damage?

We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

Can you make an old tray look new?

Yes. The entire tray can be resurfaced without removing it.

Do you cover the entire of Leicestershire?

Across the UK, and that includes Leicestershire. Prices do not change with location.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.

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