Sefton · England

Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Bootle, Sefton

Damaged shower tray in Bootle? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Scratches from cleaning or grit
  • A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair in Bootle

Looking after it afterwards

Aftercare is simple:

  • Store bottles off the tray
  • Avoid strong descalers and bleach
  • Give the tray a quick rinse after use
  • Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner

Keep heavy bottles off the tray floor, so they can’t be knocked over.

Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water may be getting under the tray, where it causes damage you cannot see.

Shower tray repair in Bootle, done in place

Every crack has a cause, and we find it first. A tray that moves needs its support sorting first, so the crack does not come back. We work on enamelled steel, cast iron and ceramic, and people most frequently call us about scratches from cleaning or grit and damage from a refit or building work.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Location
Bootle (L20, L30, L21, L9)
County
Sefton
Cover
One year on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Landlords, agents and businesses in Bootle

For anyone letting property in or around Bootle, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.

The process

On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, including clearing up.

  1. We protect the floor and the enclosure.
  2. Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
  3. The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
  4. The surface is refinished to match.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.

How to prepare

  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Open a window if you can
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings

Ask for a price

Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.

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Bootle and nearby

Bootle is about 5 miles north-west of Liverpool, in Sefton. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. We cover 36 places across Sefton, from the larger towns to small villages.

All of L20, L30, L21 and L9 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on The Marian Square, Magdalene Square and Hermitage Grove and the roads around them. You will find Bootle on the A565 and A566, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also travel to Orrell (1 mile north-west), Litherland (1 mile north-west), Ford (1 mile north-west), Orrell Park (1 mile south-east) and Fazakerley (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Southport (12 miles north), Formby (7 miles north-west), Maghull (4 miles north-east), Lydiate (4 miles north), Freshfield (8 miles north-west) and Little Altcar (6 miles north-west). Bootle is among the bigger towns we cover in Sefton.

Local landmarks in Bootle

Our customers here include homes close to The Hawthorne’s Free School, The Hawthorne’s Free School and Derby Park. Also close by are The Cuckoo Hotel (0.5 miles south-east), Springwell Park Community Primary School (less than half a mile south) and St Robert Bellarmine Church (under half a mile north-west). The nearest railway station is Orrell Park station, roughly 0.9 miles east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Liverpool Castle (4.2 miles south) and Clock View Hospital (1.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Bootle include Crosby Marina.

  • Other local spots include Fazakerley (2.4 miles east)
Map of Bootle © OpenStreetMap contributors

DIY repairs versus a professional job

If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

Do you need shower tray repair in Bootle?

The waste is a common starting point for cracks, where the tray is cut and the fitting is tightened.

Contact us if you’ve noticed:

  • A cracked shower tray
  • Scratches from cleaning or grit
  • A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
  • Damage from a refit or building work

Before you book anyone

  • If travel is included in the price
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • Who turns up on the day

Choosing a repair company

Common questions in Bootle

Do I have to be there?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.

Can you resurface a whole tray?

Yes. We can resurface the whole tray for a fresh finish without removing it.

What happens after I send pictures?

You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.

Do you do work for letting agents?

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

Can you replace the silicone at the same time?

Yes. Add it to your quote and we’ll do both on one visit.

How long before I can shower?

Normally the following day. We’ll tell you the exact time when we finish.

How much does shower tray repair cost in Bootle?

Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item and your postcode.

Is the work guaranteed?

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

When we would advise against a repair

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:

  • A tray broken in more than one place
  • Leaking waste fittings
  • Water damage to the floor beneath the tray

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.

Surfaces we repair

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

Different materials, different repairs

Ceramic

Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.

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.

Repair or replace: which is better?

Trays sit under the screen and tiles, so taking one out disturbs a lot. A repair keeps everything as it is. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book.

Why us?

  • One visit for most repairs
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Fixed prices from your photos
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job

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