County Durham · England
Shower Tray Repair for Elvet homes
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing at your home in Elvet, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
How we handle shower tray repair in Elvet
We repair a lot of shower trays. Chipped edges, cracks and worn finishes can all be put right without removing the tray. We work on stone resin, cast iron and ceramic, and people most often call us about a dull, stained or worn surface and chips or cracks by the plughole.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once we have gone.
- Where
- Elvet (DH1, DH99)
- Region
- County Durham
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What shower tray repair costs
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. The main factors are:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How many areas need work
- The type of damage
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
Getting a price from photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- Any details about the material
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Where you are, by postcode
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Towns and villages near Elvet
Also in Elvet
Covering Elvet
Elvet is about 1 mile south of Durham, in County Durham. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Elvet, so there is no workshop to go to. Elvet is one of 329 towns and villages in County Durham we cover. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 15 miles away.
All of DH1 and DH99 is within our area. From Grape Lane, Court Lane and Leazes Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Elvet: Crossgate (1 mile west), Durham (1 mile north), Neville's Cross (1 mile west), Gilesgate (1 mile north-east) and Old Durham (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Consett (12 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (11 miles south), Bishop Auckland (10 miles south-west), Spennymoor (5 miles south), Seaham (10 miles north-east) and Chester-le-Street (5 miles north).
Near you in Elvet
Our customers here include homes close to St Margaret's Church of England Primary School, St Nicholas' Church and Durham Sixth Form Centre. You’ll also find The Shakespeare pub (under half a mile west), Chorister School (under half a mile south-west), Old Durham Gardens (0.8 miles east) and Durham University Library and Collections (0.5 miles south). There is a railway station in Elvet itself: Durham station. A little further out are Durham (0.6 miles north-west) and The Gates Shopping Centre (less than half a mile west).
Your questions about shower tray repair in Elvet
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
How much does shower tray repair cost in Elvet?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can you replace the silicone at the same time?
Yes. We can repair and reseal on the same visit.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
When can I use the shower again?
We will give you the curing time on the day.
Repair or replace in Elvet?
Replacing a tray normally involves removing the screen and tiling, preparing a new base and re-tiling. A repair or resurface keeps all of that in place. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
What you get with us
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Take a look at our pricing.
Honest limits
Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. We cannot fix:
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Don’t use strong acids or bleach
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the tray
- Ventilate the room after showers
Rinse the tray down after showering, clean with mild cleaners, and keep the sealant in good condition so water cannot get underneath.
A small crack lets in a little water every time you shower, and over months that can rot the floor. An early repair is far cheaper than floor repairs.
Landlord and trade work in Elvet
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Repairs by material
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so it’s worth repairing early.
Acrylic
Acrylic-capped trays are lighter, so a firm base is essential. Cracks and scratches can be repaired.
The process
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job generally takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- We make sure the tray doesn’t flex and look for the cause of any crack.
- We clean and prepare the damaged area or the whole tray.
- We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
- We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
- We leave it to cure; the shower is generally usable the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Related advice
Can I fix it myself?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
