Bolton · England

Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Bolton

Damaged shower tray in Bolton? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A cracked shower tray
  • Edge chips from dropped bottles
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book shower tray repair in Bolton

Repair or replace in Bolton?

Replacing a tray generally means removing the screen and tiling, preparing a new base and tiling again. A repair or resurface leaves all of that alone. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.

Why Bolton clients choose us

  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Everything repaired in place
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor

See our prices page.

How we handle shower tray repair in Bolton

A worn or stained tray can be resurfaced, for a clean, uniform finish without removing the screen or tiles. We work on enamelled steel, stone resin and ceramic, and common reasons people get in touch are chips on the edges and a dull, stained or worn surface.

A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Location
Bolton (BL1, BL3, BL2, BL7)
Area hub
Bolton
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

How to care for the repair

Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:

  • Do not stand heavy bottles on the tray
  • Rinse away soap after showering
  • Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
  • Get a moving tray checked

Store heavy bottles on a shelf, not on the tray, to avoid chips.

A small crack lets in a little water every time you shower, and over months that can rot the floor. An early repair is far cheaper than floor repairs.

How we price shower tray repair

Repairs from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We look at:

  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • The material and finish

We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

How to get a fixed quote

The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • The material, if you know it

No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

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, then guarantee it for a year.

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

Landlord and trade work in Bolton

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll arrange it.

Bolton: your questions answered

What happens after I send pictures?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.

How quickly can you book me in?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.

Is there any odour?

There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.

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

Most of the time. Tell us what was done before.

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.

How long does it take to cure?

We’ll give you the curing time on the day, typically the following day.

Do you cover Bolton?

We do. We send a technician to Bolton for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Can you resurface a whole tray?

Yes. Resurfacing gives a worn tray an even, clean finish.

Repairs by material

Enamelled steel

Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.

Ceramic

Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.

When a repair is not the answer

Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:

  • A tray that moves underfoot
  • Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
  • Trays cracked in several places

If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.

What we work on

  • Ceramic
  • Acrylic
  • Enamelled steel
  • Cast iron
  • Stone resin

Bolton and nearby

Bolton is in England. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Our repair technicians cover 61 places across Bolton. Our nearest city page is Manchester, about 12 miles away.

We work across BL1, BL3, BL2 and BL7 and the streets around it. Whether you live on Market Street, Cellini Square and Nelson Square or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Bolton sits on or near the A58 and A575, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Bolton: Halliwell (1 mile north-west), Heaton (1 mile west), Tonge (1 mile east), Doffcocker (1 mile west) and Great Lever (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Horwich (4 miles west), Farnworth (3 miles south-east), Westhoughton (4 miles south-west), Kearsley (4 miles south-east), Little Lever (3 miles south-east) and Moses Gate (3 miles south-east).

Local landmarks in Bolton

We visit homes around Bolton Library and Museum Services, Moss Bank Park and Church of St Andrew and St George (United Reformed). You will also find Eden Boys' School Bolton (0.6 miles north), Gaskell Community Primary School (under half a mile west) and The Greyhound pub (within half a mile south-east). For rail, the closest station is Bolton station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Bolton Royal Infirmary (under half a mile south-west) and Bolton Market Place (under half a mile south-east). For a walk, there’s Nob End.

  • Parks and local facilities nearby include Bolton le Moors (under half a mile south-east)
Map of Bolton © OpenStreetMap contributors

What happens on the day

On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. We check the tray for movement first.
  2. We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
  3. We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
  4. We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
  5. It’s left to cure, usually until the next day.

Before we arrive

  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Open a window if you can

Get a quote

For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

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