Derby · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Cathedral Quarter, Derby
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing at your home in Cathedral Quarter, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- A cracked shower tray
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
How we handle shower tray repair in Cathedral Quarter
We repair cracks, chips and scratches in stone resin, acrylic and ceramic trays, and worn trays can be resurfaced completely. The tray stays in place, so the enclosure and tiles aren’t disturbed. If you’re dealing with chips on the edges and a tray that creaks or moves underfoot, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Cathedral Quarter and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Location
- Cathedral Quarter (DE1, DE22, DE21)
- Area hub
- Derby
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
About Cathedral Quarter
Cathedral Quarter is about 1 mile north of Derby, in Derby. Whether you are in the middle of Cathedral Quarter or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in 31 places in Derby, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 36 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of the DE1, DE22 and DE21 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether you live on City Road, Lodge Lane and Green Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Cathedral Quarter: Little Chester (1 mile north-east), Derby (1 mile south), Darley Abbey (1 mile north), Litchurch (1 mile south-east) and Pear Tree (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oakwood (3 miles north-east), Shelton Lock (4 miles south-east), Spondon (3 miles east), Sunny Hill (3 miles south), Boulton (3 miles south-east) and Allenton (3 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Derby, Cathedral Quarter sees plenty of our work.
Near you in Cathedral Quarter
Our clients here include homes close to St Michael's Church, Al-Madinah School and Old Silk Mill pub, among other places. Nearby too are Firs Estate School (0.9 miles south-west) and Al-Madinah School (under half a mile south-west). For rail, the closest station is Derby station, about 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Derby Old Gaol (under half a mile west) and Mackworth Castle (2.5 miles west).
FAQs for Cathedral Quarter
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
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.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Can you resurface a whole tray?
Yes, it’s a common job. Resurfacing gives a worn tray an even, clean finish.
How to care for the repair
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Don’t ignore a tray that flexes
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
- Stick to gentle cleaners
Keep heavy bottles off the tray floor, to avoid chips.
Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water may be getting under the tray, and the damage below is not visible.
When we would advise against a repair
A repair is not always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Cathedral Quarter
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How many areas need work
- How many items we do on one visit
- How easy the damage is to reach
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Cathedral Quarter. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Send photos for a quote
Phone pictures are fine, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- Something in shot to show the size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Repairing versus replacing in Cathedral Quarter
If the tray is solid and the crack hasn’t let water spread, repair is generally best. If water has damaged the floor, or the tray is cracked in several places, a new tray may be better. Prices start from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why book with us
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- A fixed quote before booking
See our full price list.
What we do, step by step
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we’re there. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- We protect the floor and the enclosure.
- Any sealant in the way is cut out.
- We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
- We refinish the surface to match the tray.
- We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
Common problems we fix in Cathedral Quarter
Most cracked trays are trays that flex: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, every shower puts strain on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- Movement when you stand on it
- Cracks running from the waste
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How the colour is matched
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
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