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Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Eighton Banks, Gateshead

Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Eighton Banks and across Gateshead. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Scratches in the surface
  • Movement when you stand on it
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book shower tray repair in Eighton Banks

What we can’t put right

To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:

  • Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
  • Plumbing leaks under the tray
  • Rotten or damaged flooring underneath

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

Materials we repair

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

How we handle shower tray repair in Eighton Banks

We repair cracks, chips and scratches in stone resin, acrylic and ceramic trays, or resurface the whole tray if it’s worn. The tray stays in place, so the enclosure and tiles aren’t disturbed. Our repair technicians work on acrylic, stone resin and ceramic, and the jobs we see most are a tray that flexes and scratches in the surface.

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Location
Eighton Banks (NE9)
County
Gateshead
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Signs you need shower tray repair in Eighton Banks

On timber floors, movement can crack a tray, particularly if it wasn’t fully bedded. On solid floors, cracks normally point to an uneven base.

Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:

  • Staining and dullness across the tray
  • Movement when you stand on it
  • Chips or cracks by the plughole
  • Edge chips from dropped bottles

Comparing quotes

  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
  • What prep work is covered

Choosing a repair company

How we price shower tray repair

Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. What matters most is:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • How much damage there is
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • Access to the area

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

Send pictures for a quote

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

  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • A picture taken from further back
  • The material, if you know it
  • Something in shot to show the size

You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

Can I fix it myself?

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.

Your questions about shower tray repair in Eighton Banks

What do you need from me?

Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire shower tray and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

When can I use the shower again?

We’ll give you the curing time on the day.

Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?

Usually, if the tray is firmly supported. The crack is reinforced, filled and refinished.

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 I get a quote without a visit?

Nearly always. If photos don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.

What happens next?

You will get a fixed quote back, plus dates. You’re under no obligation.

Can I keep using a cracked tray?

It’s best to stop using it until it’s checked, in case water is getting through.

What areas do you cover?

Everywhere in the UK, Eighton Banks included. There is no extra charge for travel.

Keeping it looking good

It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:

  • Stick to gentle cleaners
  • Keep the bathroom well ventilated
  • Check the seal every few months
  • Keep heavy bottles on a shelf

Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off the tray. Warm water and a mild detergent is enough.

Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water can get through to the floor and walls, where it causes damage you can’t see.

The process

We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. You can expect it to take a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, and we will keep you posted as we go.

  1. We check the tray for movement first.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
  3. We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
  4. The repair is shaped, colour-matched and finished.
  5. We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive

How to get a price

For a price in Eighton Banks, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

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Landlord and trade work in Eighton Banks

Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Eighton Banks as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it typically costs far less than a refit.

Where we work around Eighton Banks

Eighton Banks is about 1 mile south-east of Chowdene, in Gateshead. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We cover all 49 towns and villages in Gateshead.

Every address in NE9 is within our area. That includes homes on Black Lane, Sandy Lane and Cypress Road. Nearby, we also work in Low Eighton (1 mile south-west), Team Colliery (1 mile west), Wrekenton (1 mile north), Springwell (1 mile east) and Gateshead Fell (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Blaydon (6 miles north-west), Dunston (3 miles north-west), Whickham (5 miles west), Ryton (8 miles north-west), Winlaton (6 miles west) and Crawcrook (9 miles west).

What’s near Eighton Banks

Our clients here include homes close to Cardinal Hume Catholic School, Hodkin Park and St. Thomas' Church and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Heworth station, roughly 2.3 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include County Borough of Gateshead (3 miles north) and Newcastle upon Tyne Castle (3.7 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s WWT Washington.

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Repairing versus replacing in Eighton Banks

Trays sit under the screen and tiles, so replacing one disturbs a lot around it. A repair keeps everything as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.

What you get with us

  • A fixed quote before you book
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • Nothing taken out or refitted

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