Wigan · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Astley, Wigan
Local shower tray repair for Astley: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked shower tray
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple:
- Rinse the tray after each shower
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
- Use the extractor fan
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
Rinse the tray after use, clean with mild cleaners, and keep the sealant in good condition so water can’t get underneath.
A tray that moves underfoot needs looking at, before it cracks.
How we handle shower tray repair in Astley
Before repairing a crack, we find out why it happened. A tray that moves needs its support sorting first, so the repair lasts. If you are dealing with chips or cracks by the plughole and a tray that flexes, we can help.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Astley (M29)
- Region
- Wigan
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Our work in Astley
Astley is about 2 miles south-east of Atherton, in Wigan. Whether you’re in the middle of Astley or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover all 63 towns and villages in Wigan. Our jobs stretch from Astley to Manchester (10 miles away).
Jobs in M29 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on High Street, Church Road and Hawkworth. Close by, we cover Bedford (2 miles west), Pennington (2 miles west), Lately Common (2 miles south-west), Glazebury (2 miles south-west) and Fowley Common (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Wigan (8 miles west), Leigh (3 miles west), Ashton-in-Makerfield (8 miles west), Hindley (5 miles north-west), Ince-in-Makerfield (7 miles north-west) and Standish (10 miles north-west).
Near you in Astley
Our customers here include homes close to St Stephen's CofE Primary School, St Stephen's Church and Miners Arms and the streets around them. Astley’s nearest station is Atherton station, about 2.2 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Avenue Day Hospital (2.3 miles west) and Wigan and Leigh Exhibition (2.6 miles west). For a walk, there’s Cadishead and Little Woolden Moss and Pennington Flash.
- Other local spots include Astley Mosley Common (0.8 miles south)
What we can’t put right
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- Leaking waste fittings
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Astley
- Cast iron
- Ceramic
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
Repair or replace in Astley?
When the tray is firm and dry underneath, repair is the obvious choice. If water has damaged the floor, or the tray is cracked in several places, a new tray may be better. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Astley
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Colour-matched on site
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
See our pricing.
Also in Astley
The process
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which generally takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- We check the tray for movement first.
- We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
- Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
- We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
- We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Open a window if you can
Ask for a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
What affects the price in Astley
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How much damage there is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Getting a price from pictures
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A picture taken from further back
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
If you’re in Astley and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic trays are lighter and slightly flexible, so a firm base is essential. We repair cracks and scratches.
Stone resin
Stone resin is a dense, rigid material with a smooth gel coat. They crack if the base is not fully supported, and chips are filled and matched to the surface.
Common questions in Astley
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
What areas do you cover?
All of Wigan, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Common problems we fix in Astley
Most cracked trays are trays that flex: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, it flexes each time someone stands on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.
Most people contact us after spotting one of these:
- Scuffs and light scratches
- A crack across the base
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- Damage around the waste
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- When it can be used again
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
