Cumbria · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Crofton, Cumbria
Our technicians come to Crofton for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused during fitting
- A damaged area around the waste
About our shower tray repair in Crofton
We repair plenty of shower trays. Chips by the waste, cracks across the base and dull, stained surfaces can all be put right without removing the tray. Whether it’s staining and dullness across the tray and a tray that flexes, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Where
- Crofton (CA5)
- Area hub
- Cumbria
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface. If anything looks different from your photos, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- First, we check whether the tray moves.
- The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
- We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
- The repair is shaped, colour-matched and finished.
- We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Getting a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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About Crofton
Crofton is about 7 miles south-west of Carlisle, in Cumbria. We visit clients in Crofton and the surrounding area, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. We work in 438 places across Cumbria. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 58 miles away.
All of CA5 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Crofton include Thursby (1 mile east), Baldwinholme (2 miles east), Great Orton (2 miles north-east), Wigton (3 miles south-west) and Dalston (4 miles east). Further out, we also cover Carlisle (7 miles north-east), Currock (7 miles north-east), Raffles (6 miles north-east), Botcherby (7 miles east), Morton (5 miles north-east) and Belle Vue (5 miles north-east).
What’s near Crofton
In Crofton, that means homes near St Andrew and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Wigton station, about 3.5 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Down Hall moated site (1.9 miles north-west). The countryside around Crofton includes Thurstonfield Lough.
Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Use the extractor fan
- Replace failing sealant promptly
- Get a moving tray checked
- Store bottles off the tray
Give the repair its full curing time before showering. After that, gentle cleaning and good ventilation keep it in good shape.
Failed sealant around a tray should be replaced quickly. It lets water behind the tray and can damage the floor below.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it 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.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
When we’d advise against a repair
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
- A tray that moves underfoot
- Trays cracked in several places
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new tray can be cheap, but fitting it isn’t: removing the screen, breaking out tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. A repair is one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Crofton
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- No extra charge for your area
Take a look at our prices page.
Different materials, different repairs
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 a firm base is essential. Cracks and scratches can be repaired.
FAQs for Crofton
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Typically, yes. The old repair comes out first.
Is a cracked tray repairable?
Generally, if the tray is firmly supported. We reinforce the crack, fill it and refinish the surface.
How much does shower tray repair cost in Crofton?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item with your CA5 postcode.
Is a cracked shower tray safe to use?
We’d stop using it until it’s repaired, because water may be getting underneath.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote with dates.
Do you reseal the tray as well?
Yes, if you’d like us to. After a repair is a good time to reseal.
Do you need shower tray repair in Crofton?
The waste is a common starting point for cracks, because that’s where the tray is weakest and the fitting puts pressure on it.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- Chips caused during fitting
- Chips on the edges
- A crack across the base
What your quote should include
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- What aftercare is recommended
- When it can be used again
- What prep work is covered
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What affects the price in Crofton
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The size and number of damaged areas
We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Crofton. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Send photos for a quote
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A picture taken from further back
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
