Cheshire East · England

Shower Tray Repair in Congleton

Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing at your home in Congleton, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A crack across the base
  • A dull, stained or worn surface
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair in Congleton

About our shower tray repair in Congleton

We repair a lot of shower trays. Chipped edges, cracks and worn finishes are all things we fix in place. We work on cast iron, stone resin and acrylic, and people most frequently call us about movement when you stand on it and a tray that looks tired however much you clean it.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Area
Congleton (CW12)
Area hub
Cheshire East
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Landlord and trade work in Congleton

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.

How to care for the repair

A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:

  • Keep the bathroom well ventilated
  • Avoid strong descalers and bleach
  • Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
  • Don’t ignore a tray that flexes

Rinse the tray after use, clean with mild cleaners, and keep the sealant in good condition so water cannot get underneath.

Act on split sealant early. Water gets behind and under the tray and can damage the floor below.

What happens on the day

Once we’re through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.

  1. First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
  2. The damaged area, or the entire tray, is cleaned and prepared.
  3. Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
  4. We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
  5. Once cured, usually by the following day, you can use the shower.

Preparing for the visit

  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive

How to get a price

We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.

Get a free quote

Advice

Common problems we fix in Congleton

On timber floors, movement can crack a tray, especially if the tray wasn’t bedded properly. On concrete, an uneven base is the usual cause.

The most common problems we’re called about are:

  • Staining and dullness across the tray
  • Edge chips from dropped bottles
  • Cracks running from the waste
  • Damage from a refit or building work

What to look for in a quote

  • How the colour is matched
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • Aftercare advice
  • What preparation is included

Our hiring checklist

When we would advise against a repair

A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:

  • Multiple cracks across the tray
  • Plumbing leaks under the tray
  • A tray that moves underfoot

Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.

Surfaces we repair

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

Repairs by material

Ceramic

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

Enamelled steel

Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Chips can rust if they’re left, so it’s worth repairing early.

Covering Congleton

Congleton is about 10 miles north of Stoke-on-Trent, in Cheshire East. From the centre of Congleton to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Congleton is one of 254 towns and villages in Cheshire East we cover. You can also see our page for Manchester, about 22 miles away.

All of CW12 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes on Market Square, Market Street and High Street and the roads around them. Main roads around Congleton include the A34 and A54, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover include West Heath (1 mile west), Hulme Walfield (1 mile north-west), Astbury (2 miles south-west), Radnor (2 miles west) and Newbold Astbury (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crewe (11 miles south-west), Macclesfield (7 miles north-east), Wilmslow (11 miles north), Nantwich (15 miles south-west), Knutsford (12 miles north-west) and Middlewich (10 miles west). Being one of Cheshire East’s larger places, Congleton sees plenty of our work.

Near you in Congleton

Our customers here include homes close to Ye Olde King's Arms public house, Education in Congleton Borough and Daven Primary School. Other local landmarks include St Stephen's Church (within half a mile north-east) and Eaton Bank Academy (0.8 miles north). For rail, the closest station is Congleton station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Mow Cop Chapel Museum (3.8 miles south) and Mow Cop Castle (3.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include The Cloud and Astbury Mere.

Map of Congleton © OpenStreetMap contributors

Why repair rather than replace?

A new shower tray frequently means a new enclosure fitting, new tiling and new sealant. Repairing it avoids all of that, at a fraction of the cost. Prices start from £95. 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 combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

What you get with us

  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing

Read our pricing.

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. What matters most is:

  • How much damage there is
  • What kind of damage it is
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • The colour and finish to match

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.

Quotes from your photos

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:

  • A picture taken from further back
  • The material, if you know it
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • One sharp close-up of the damage

Most customers in Congleton get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Your questions about shower tray repair in Congleton

Is there a call-out fee?

No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Can pets and children be at home?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.

What happens next?

We review the photos and send a fixed quote with dates.

Is a cracked shower tray safe to use?

We’d stop using it until it’s repaired, in case water is getting through.

Is it messy?

Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.

Are you accredited?

We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

How soon can you come?

We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.

How long before I can shower?

We will give you the curing time on the day, usually the following day.

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