Darlington · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Eryholme, Darlington
We travel to Eryholme for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack across the base
- Damage around the waste
About our shower tray repair in Eryholme
If the whole tray looks tired, we can resurface it, giving it a fresh, even finish without removing the screen or tiles. Our technicians work on cast iron, stone resin and acrylic, and common reasons people contact us are cracks running from the waste and staining and dullness across the tray.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Where
- Eryholme (DL2)
- Region
- Darlington
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
Keeping it looking good
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Report any creaking or movement early
- Store bottles off the tray
- Stick to gentle cleaners
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
Store heavy bottles on a shelf, not on the tray, to avoid chips.
A small crack lets in a little water every time you shower, and over months that can rot the floor. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.
Repairs by material
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.
Acrylic
Acrylic trays are lighter and slightly flexible, so a firm base is essential. We repair cracks and scratches.
DIY kit or professional repair?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a tray typically means refitting the screen, retiling and resealing. A repair leaves all of that untouched. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Eryholme
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Everything repaired in place
See our full price list.
What we are called out for in Eryholme
Rigid trays don’t bend, they crack when they sit on an uneven or poorly supported floor. Movement in a timber floor has the same effect.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Scuffs and light scratches
- Cracks running from the waste
- Damage around the waste
- A dull, stained or worn surface
What your quote should include
- What prep work is covered
- How long it needs to cure
- Who will actually do the work
- How changes to the job are handled
When we’d advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- Trays cracked in several places
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Eryholme
- Ceramic
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
What happens on the day
Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We check the tray for movement first.
- The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
- Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
- We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
- It’s left to cure, normally until the following day.
How to prepare
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Get a quote
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the shower tray, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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Eryholme and the surrounding area
Eryholme is about 4 miles south-east of Darlington, in Darlington. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Eryholme is one of 53 towns and villages in Darlington where we work. We work right across the region, from Eryholme to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 36 miles away).
We cover every part of the DL2 postcode area. Close by, we cover Hurworth-on-Tees (1 mile north-west), Dalton-on-Tees (2 miles west), Hurworth Place (2 miles west), Croft-on-Tees (2 miles west) and Dalton Gates (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Darlington (4 miles north-west), Harrowgate Hill (5 miles north), West Park (6 miles north-west), Eastbourne (3 miles north), Cockerton (5 miles north-west) and Rise Carr (5 miles north-west).
Around Eryholme
In Eryholme, that means homes near Hurworth School and Church of St Mary the Virgin, among other places. The closest station to Eryholme is Dinsdale station, about 3.2 miles north-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Tubwell Row Museum (4 miles north-west) and South Cowton Castle (4.4 miles south-west).
Questions from Eryholme
Do you reseal the tray as well?
We can. It’s a good time to replace old sealant.
Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?
Generally, if the tray is firmly supported. The crack is reinforced, filled and refinished.
Is a cracked shower tray safe to use?
We’d stop using it until it’s repaired, in case water is getting through.
What happens after I send photos?
We come back with a fixed price. You’re under no obligation.
How long does it take to cure?
You’ll get the exact time when we finish, usually the day after.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
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