Leicestershire · England
Shower Tray Repair in Barkby Thorpe
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing in Barkby Thorpe, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and light scratches
- Damage from a refit or building work
Shower tray repair in Barkby Thorpe without replacing anything
Shower tray repairs are one of our most common jobs. Chips by the waste, cracks across the base and dull, stained surfaces are all things we fix in place. We’re often asked to fix chips on the edges and chips caused during fitting, in stone resin, enamelled steel and cast iron.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone.
- Location
- Barkby Thorpe (LE7)
- Area hub
- Leicestershire
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
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.
The process
You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you are happy with the plan. Most jobs take a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- First, we check whether the tray moves.
- The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
- Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
- We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
- It’s left to cure, generally until the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Let us know about parking or access
Ask for a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire shower tray, we can give you a fixed price.
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Repair or replace: which is better?
The tray is typically the last thing fitted and the first thing tiled up to, so taking one out disturbs a lot. Repairing it avoids that disruption. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. 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.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Barkby Thorpe
- We leave the room as we found it
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- One price list for the entire UK
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Take a look at our prices page.
Barkby Thorpe questions
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you fix a cracked tray?
Often. If the tray moves, the support needs fixing first.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. If there’s more, we’ll tell you before starting.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Do you come to Barkby Thorpe?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Barkby Thorpe from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Looking after it afterwards
It’s all simple stuff:
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
- Rinse away soap after showering
- Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
Rinse the tray after use, clean with mild cleaners, and keep the sealant in good condition so water cannot get underneath.
Every shower forces a little water into a crack, and over months that can rot the floor. An early repair is far cheaper than floor repairs.
Barkby Thorpe and the surrounding area
Barkby Thorpe is about 1 mile south of Syston, in Leicestershire. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Barkby Thorpe is one of 287 towns and villages in Leicestershire where we work. We work right across the region, from Barkby Thorpe to Birmingham (38 miles away).
Here we cover the LE7 postcode area. From King Street and Barkbythorpe Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Barkby (1 mile north-east), Thurmaston (1 mile west), Syston (1 mile north), Beeby (2 miles east) and Humberstone (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Loughborough (9 miles north-west), Wigston (7 miles south), Melton Mowbray (10 miles north-east), Coalville (13 miles west), Shepshed (12 miles north-west) and Shelthorpe (9 miles north-west).
What’s near Barkby Thorpe
Around Barkby Thorpe, we work in homes near The Brookside pub, The Roundhill Academy and The Pochin School. Also close by are St Mary's Church (0.5 miles north) and Appleton Park (1.9 miles south-west). For rail, the closest station is Syston station, about 1.5 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Charnwood (2.3 miles south-west) and Mountsorrel Castle (4.9 miles north-west).
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What we are called out for in Barkby Thorpe
Most cracked trays are trays that flex: without a solid, level base underneath, every shower puts strain on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.
Customers normally contact us about:
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- Cracks running from the waste
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
What your quote should include
- Who turns up on the day
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What prep work is covered
- What happens if they find more damage
Landlord and trade work in Barkby Thorpe
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Stone resin
Stone resin is a dense, rigid material with a smooth gel coat. Poor support underneath leads to cracks, and chips can be filled and matched.
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Exposed metal can rust, so it’s worth repairing early.
How we price shower tray repair
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- The colour and finish to match
- The type of damage
- Access to the area
- The material
We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Quotes from your photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- The material, if you know it
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Details of any past repairs
If you’re in Barkby Thorpe and want a price, 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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
