Cumbria · England
Shower Tray Repair for Common End homes
Local shower tray repair for Common End: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the edges
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
Shower tray repair at your home in Common End
A cracked or chipped shower tray doesn’t always need replacing. If it’s solid underneath, it can generally be repaired in place, which is far less work than a replacement. Whether it’s a damaged area around the waste and damage from a refit or building work, we can help, on stone resin, ceramic and cast iron alike.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Cumbria.
- Where
- Common End (CA14)
- Area hub
- Cumbria
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
It’s natural to want to try a repair 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.
Common problems we fix in Common End
Heavy bottles, shower heads and dropped razors chip trays, usually along the edges or by the waste.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Damage from a refit or building work
- A damaged area around the waste
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- A cracked shower tray
What your quote should include
- What happens if they find more damage
- How to care for the finish
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
Acrylic
Acrylic-capped trays are lighter, so good support matters. We repair cracks and scratches.
Common End and nearby
Common End is about 3 miles south of Workington, in Cumbria. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Common End is one of 438 towns and villages in Cumbria we cover.
Jobs in CA14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on Main Street and Hayescastle Road. Common End sits on or near the B5306, which makes travel easy. Close by, we cover Distington (1 mile north), Low Moresby (1 mile south), Lowca (1 mile south-west), Gilgarran (2 miles east) and Parton (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Workington (3 miles north), Whitehaven (4 miles south-west), Maryport (9 miles north), Cockermouth (9 miles north-east), Moorclose (3 miles north) and Cleator Moor (5 miles south).
Local landmarks in Common End
We visit homes around Church of the Holy Spirit, Energy Coast UTC and Distington Community School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Parton station, roughly 1.9 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include West Cumberland Hospital (4.1 miles south) and Hayes Castle (under half a mile north-west). Green spaces nearby include Siddick Pond.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a tray typically means removing the screen and tiling, preparing a new base and tiling again. Repairing or resurfacing the tray keeps all of that in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Common End
- We leave the room as we found it
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Colour mixed on the day to match
See our prices page.
What shower tray repair costs
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- What kind of damage it is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The colour and finish to match
- How much damage there is
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Quotes from your photos
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Something in shot to show the size
- A photo taken from further back
- The material, if you know it
For a price in Common End, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Questions from Common End
How long does it take to cure?
Normally by the following day. We will confirm before we leave.
Do you cover the whole of Cumbria?
All of Cumbria, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
What information do you need?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.
Can you replace the silicone at the same time?
Yes. Add it to your quote and we will do both on one visit.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
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.
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How to care for the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Store bottles off the tray
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
- Don’t ignore a tray that flexes
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
Keep an eye on the sealant, and replace it when it splits or goes black.
Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water may be getting under the tray, where it causes damage you can’t see.
What we do, step by step
There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface.
- We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
- We clean and prepare the damaged area or the whole tray.
- We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
- We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the whole tray.
- The tray is left to cure and can usually be used the next day.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We will say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
What a repair can’t fix
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Common End
- Ceramic
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
