Newcastle upon Tyne · England

Shower Tray Repair in Chowdene

Shower tray repair for Chowdene, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed price, then we come to you.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Scratches in the surface
  • Chips caused during fitting
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book shower tray repair in Chowdene

What we’re called out for in Chowdene

Trays fitted on timber floors can crack if the floor moves, especially if the tray wasn’t bedded properly. On solid floors, cracks normally point to an uneven base.

If you can see any of these, send us a picture:

  • Cracks running from the waste
  • Scuffs and light scratches
  • Damage from a refit or building work
  • Chipped corners or rims

What to look for in a quote

  • How soon you can use it again
  • How to care for the finish
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT

10 questions to ask before booking

Shower tray repair in Chowdene without replacing anything

A worn or stained tray can be resurfaced, for a clean, uniform finish. We work on stone resin, enamelled steel and acrylic, and people most frequently call us about a dull, stained or worn surface and chips caused during fitting.

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

Discoloured square shower tray restored with a new white finish
Area
Chowdene (NE9, NE11)
County
Newcastle upon Tyne
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Looking after it afterwards

Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:

  • Do not stand heavy bottles on the tray
  • Replace failing sealant promptly
  • Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
  • Keep harsh chemicals off the tray

Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off the tray. A soft cloth and washing-up liquid do the job.

Do not keep using a cracked tray. Water may be getting under the tray, and the damage below is not visible.

Repair or replace: which is better?

A new shower tray often means a new enclosure fitting, new tiling and new sealant. Repairing it avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

Why Chowdene customers choose us

  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year

See our pricing.

The process

Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you’re not left guessing. Once we are there, the work takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.

  1. We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
  2. We clean and prepare the damaged area or the entire tray.
  3. We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
  4. We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
  5. We leave it to cure; the shower is generally usable the day after.

How to prepare

  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Clear the area around the damage

Getting a price

To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

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Advice

About Chowdene

Chowdene is about 1 mile south of Gateshead, in Newcastle upon Tyne. Wherever you are in the NE9 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. We cover all 63 towns and villages in Newcastle upon Tyne.

We cover every part of NE9 and NE11. From Ivy Lane, Well Lane and Durham Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Low Fell (1 mile north-east), Team Valley (1 mile west), Lamesley (1 mile south), Bensham (2 miles north) and Lobley Hill (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Newcastle upon Tyne (4 miles north), Denton (6 miles north-west), Slatyford (5 miles north-west), West Denton (6 miles north-west), East Denton (5 miles north-west) and Westgate (3 miles north).

Landmarks near Chowdene

Typical jobs here are in homes near Hodkin Park, Knox's Buildings The Victoria Public House and Oakfield Junior School. Also close by are St Ninian (under half a mile east) and Joseph Swan Academy (under half a mile west). For rail, the closest station is Dunston station, about 2.2 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find County Borough of Gateshead (2.2 miles north) and Saltwell Park Museum (0.9 miles north).

Map of Chowdene © OpenStreetMap contributors

DIY kit or professional repair?

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

Chowdene questions

What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.

Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?

In most cases. A tray that moves needs its support sorting before the repair.

Can tenants book a repair?

Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.

How soon can you come?

We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Is there a guarantee?

All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.

Landlord and trade work in Chowdene

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

For anyone letting property in or around Chowdene, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we will come back with a combined price.

When we’d advise against a repair

A repair isn’t always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:

  • A tray broken in more than one place
  • Damage below the tray that needs a builder
  • Plumbing leaks under the tray

If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.

Surfaces we repair

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

Repairs by material

Stone resin

Stone resin is a dense, rigid material with a smooth gel coat. Poor support underneath leads to cracks, and chips can be filled and matched.

Enamelled steel

Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Exposed metal can rust, so it’s worth repairing early.

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