Birmingham · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in California, Birmingham
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing at your home in California, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- Scratches in the surface
What happens on the day
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- We protect the floor and the enclosure.
- Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
- The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
- We refinish the surface to match the tray.
- We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
How we handle shower tray repair in California
In most cases, a damaged tray can be repaired where it is, from chipped edges to cracks across the floor of the tray. We match the colour and finish. We’re frequently asked to fix chipped corners or rims and a tray that flexes, across enamelled steel, ceramic and acrylic.
Every job is backed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- California (B29, B32, B17)
- Region
- Birmingham
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in California
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Is a cracked tray repairable?
Generally, if the tray is firmly supported. We reinforce the crack, fill it and refinish the surface.
How do I book?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
Can you replace the silicone at the same time?
Yes. We can repair and reseal on the same visit.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. They chip and crack from impact, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
Stone resin
Stone resin is a dense, rigid material with a smooth gel coat. They crack if the base isn’t fully supported, and chips are filled and matched to the surface.
Covering California
California is about 3 miles south of Smethwick, in Birmingham. Whether you are in the middle of California or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. California is one of 140 towns and villages in Birmingham we cover.
We cover every part of B29, B32 and B17 and the streets around it. Local streets include Camino Road, Quarry Road and Castle Road, and we cover them all. Close by, we cover Weoley Castle (1 mile south), Harborne (1 mile north), Woodcock Hill (1 mile south-west), Bartley Green (1 mile south-west) and Shenley Green (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Birmingham (4 miles north-east), Royal Sutton Coldfield (10 miles north-east), Erdington (8 miles north-east), Lee Bank (3 miles north-east), Cape Hill (3 miles north) and Streetly (10 miles north).
Near you in California
Around California, we work in homes near Jervoise School, Hillcrest School and Sixth Form Centre and Church of Our Lady and St Rose of Lima, among other places. You’ll also find The Bell Public House (0.9 miles north-east), University of Birmingham School (1.1 miles south-east), Northfield Library (1.9 miles south) and Senneleys Park (0.8 miles south-west). The closest station to California is Selly Oak station, roughly 1.4 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (1.3 miles north-east) and Weoley (within half a mile south). The countryside around California includes Bilberry Hill and Edgbaston Pool.
Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
- Replace failing sealant promptly
- Stick to gentle cleaners
- Store bottles off the tray
Keep an eye on the sealant, and replace it when it splits or goes black.
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.
Signs you need shower tray repair in California
Rigid trays do not bend, they crack when they sit on an uneven or poorly supported floor. Timber floors that move can cause it too.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- Damage from a refit or building work
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
What your quote should include
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether the price covers travel
- What happens if they find more damage
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
How we price shower tray repair
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. What matters most is:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How many areas need work
- The material
- Whether we combine several jobs
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Getting a price from photos
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A wider photo showing the whole shower tray
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
What a repair cannot fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A tray that moves underfoot
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Ceramic
Can I fix it myself?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Also near California
Also in California
Landlord and trade work in California
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Birmingham and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
