Staffordshire · England

Shower Tray Repair in Elford Heath

Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing in Elford Heath, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
  • Damage around the waste
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted shower tray repair in Elford Heath

Common problems we fix in Elford Heath

Trays fitted on timber floors can crack if the floor moves, especially if the tray wasn’t bedded properly. On concrete, an uneven base is the usual cause.

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

  • Chips caused during fitting
  • A dull, stained or worn surface
  • Cracks running from the waste
  • Scuffs and light scratches

Questions to ask before you book

  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price

10 questions to ask before you book

Shower tray repair in Elford Heath without replacing anything

In most cases, a damaged tray can be repaired where it is, from a chip by the waste to a crack across the base. The colour and finish are matched. We regularly repair ceramic, acrylic and stone resin, and people most often call us about damage from a refit or building work and scratches in the surface.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will come back.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Location
Elford Heath (ST21)
Area hub
Staffordshire
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Why repair rather than replace?

The tray is usually the last thing fitted and the first thing tiled up to, so taking one out disturbs a lot. A repair keeps everything as it is. 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 are paying for.

Why Elford Heath clients choose us

  • Normally one visit, start to finish
  • Everything repaired in place
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK

Read our pricing.

The process

There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. Most visits take a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, including clearing up.

  1. First, we check whether the tray moves.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
  3. Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
  4. We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
  5. We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.

Preparing for the visit

  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Make sure the room can be ventilated

Ask for a price

We price from pictures so you don’t 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, and we will come back with a fixed figure.

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Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • How much damage there is
  • What the surface is made of
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

Getting a price from photos

We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:

  • The material, if you know it
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • A wider photo showing the entire shower tray

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.

Keeping it looking good

Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:

  • Give the tray a quick rinse after use
  • Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
  • Ventilate the room after showers
  • Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth

Check the silicone around the tray every few months, and reseal when it starts to fail.

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

Work for landlords and builders

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Staffordshire and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

If you manage property in Elford Heath, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.

Where we work around Elford Heath

Elford Heath is about 6 miles south-west of Stone, in Staffordshire. From the centre of Elford Heath to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Elford Heath is one of 512 towns and villages in Staffordshire we cover. Our jobs stretch from Elford Heath to Birmingham (about 31 miles away).

Here we cover the ST21 postcode area. Nearby, we also work in Eccleshall (1 mile east), Wootton (1 mile south), Copmere End (1 mile south-west), Garmelow (1 mile south-west) and Whitley Heath (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Stafford (7 miles south-east), Newcastle-under-Lyme (11 miles north), Cannock (15 miles south-east), Longton (11 miles north-east), Rugeley (15 miles south-east) and Stone (6 miles north-east).

What’s near Elford Heath

Our customers here include homes close to The Eagle Inn, Bishop Lonsdale Church of England Primary Academy and Holy Trinity Church. Well-known places in the area include Eccleshall Castle (0.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Elford Heath includes Cop Mere and Jackon's Coppice and Marsh.

Map of Elford Heath © OpenStreetMap contributors

Elford Heath: your questions answered

Is it OK to use a cracked tray?

Only if you are sure it is not leaking. Check the ceiling below for damp.

When can you do it?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

Can you resurface a whole tray?

Yes. The whole tray can be resurfaced.

Do you reseal the tray as well?

We can. It’s a good time to replace old sealant.

Do I have to be there?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Elford Heath.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

What your shower tray is made of matters

Enamelled steel

Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Exposed metal can rust, so it’s worth repairing early.

Stone resin

Stone resin trays are heavy and rigid with a gel-coat finish. They crack if the base is not fully supported, and chips can be filled and matched.

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