Sunderland · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Barmston, Sunderland
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for householders, landlords and businesses in Barmston. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Chipped corners or rims
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
About our shower tray repair in Barmston
In most cases, a damaged tray can be repaired where it is, from a chip by the waste to a crack across the base. The colour and finish are matched. Our repair technicians work on cast iron, ceramic and acrylic, and people most often call us about damage around the waste and scratches in the surface.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Sunderland.
- Location
- Barmston (NE38, SR4, NE37)
- County
- Sunderland
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When we’d advise against a repair
A repair is not always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. We can’t fix:
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Ceramic
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new tray can be cheap, but fitting it isn’t: taking out the enclosure, tiling and resealing. Repairing it takes one visit. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why us?
- Colour-matched on site
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Read our pricing.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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 is not prepared the repair will not last.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
Barmston and the surrounding area
Barmston is about 1 mile east of Washington, in Sunderland. From the centre of Barmston to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover 75 places in Sunderland. Our jobs stretch from Barmston to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 9 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: NE38, SR4 and NE37. We regularly work on streets such as Swan Road, Craggs Road and Wilden Road. If you’re just outside Barmston, we cover Cox Green (1 mile south-east), Offerton (1 mile east), Penshaw (1 mile south), Hastings Hill (2 miles east) and New Herrington (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Sunderland (4 miles east), Houghton-le-Spring (4 miles south), Sunniside (5 miles east), Fulwell (5 miles north-east), Hendon (5 miles east) and Ford (3 miles east).
What’s near Barmston
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Biddick Academy, St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Church of Holy Trinity and the streets around them. Barmston’s nearest station is Chester-Le-Street station, roughly 4.3 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Lambton Castle (2.6 miles south-west) and Grindon Museum (2.7 miles east). For a walk, there’s WWT Washington and Warden Law.
Different materials, different repairs
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 can be filled and matched.
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. Impacts can chip or crack them, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
Landlord and trade work in Barmston
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Your questions about shower tray repair in Barmston
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Is it OK to use a cracked tray?
It’s best to stop using it until it’s checked, in case water is getting through.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
When can I use the shower again?
You’ll get the exact time when we finish, typically the following day.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Sunderland.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Common problems we fix in Barmston
A tired-looking tray is frequently the result of years of cleaning: abrasive pads, strong chemicals and limescale strip the surface finish.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Chips caused during fitting
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- A dull, stained or worn surface
What your quote should include
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether the price covers travel
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
What we do, step by step
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface for most jobs. The room is left tidy.
- We ensure 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 strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
- We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the whole tray.
- Once cured, usually by the following day, you can use the shower.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Get a quote
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire shower tray, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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How to care for the repair
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the tray
- Use the extractor fan
- Don’t ignore a tray that flexes
- Check the seal every few months
Avoid abrasive pads and strong descalers. A soft cloth and washing-up liquid do the job.
If the tray creaks or moves, get it checked, before it cracks or gets worse.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
