County Durham · England
Shower Tray Repair in Etherley Dene
Shower tray repair for Etherley Dene, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- Cracks running from the waste
Shower tray repair at your home in Etherley Dene
If the whole tray looks tired, we can resurface it, for a clean, uniform finish. Whether it’s a dull, stained or worn surface and chips caused during fitting, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Etherley Dene (DL14)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What shower tray repair costs
Repairs from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Etherley Dene. The price reflects:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What kind of damage it is
- What the surface is made of
- Access to the area
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
How to get a fixed quote
Two or three clear photos are normally enough. Try to include:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A picture taken from further back
- Details of any past repairs
- Any details about the material
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.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Exposed metal can rust, so early repairs help.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
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.
How the visit works
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we are there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Any sealant in the way is cut out.
- We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
- We refinish the surface to match the tray.
- We clean up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Clear the area around the damage
Getting a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.
Advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Etherley Dene
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Common questions in Etherley Dene
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote.
Can a stained tray be refinished?
Yes. The whole tray can be resurfaced without removing it.
Can you fix a cracked tray?
Typically, if the tray is firmly supported. The crack is reinforced, filled and refinished.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.
Is a cracked shower tray safe to use?
It’s best to stop using it until it’s checked, because water may be getting underneath.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Repair or replace: which is better?
When the tray is firm and dry underneath, repair is the obvious choice. If the floor is damaged or the tray is badly cracked, replacement may make more sense. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Etherley Dene
- No extra charge for your area
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- No need to remove anything
See our full price list.
When to call us in Etherley Dene
Trays fitted on timber floors can crack if the floor moves, particularly if it wasn’t fully bedded. On concrete, an uneven base is the usual cause.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- Scuffs and light scratches
- Chips on the edges
- Chips caused during fitting
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Aftercare advice
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether a trained technician does the job
Nearby places to Etherley Dene
What else we do in Etherley Dene
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
- Report any creaking or movement early
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
- Replace failing sealant promptly
Keep an eye on the sealant, and reseal when it starts to fail.
Act on split sealant early. Water gets behind and under the tray and can damage the floor below.
Etherley Dene and nearby
Etherley Dene is about 1 mile west of Bishop Auckland, in County Durham. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Our technicians cover all 329 towns and villages in County Durham. We work right across the region, from Etherley Dene to Newcastle upon Tyne (24 miles away).
Our visits in DL14 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Wigdan Walls Road, Rush Park and Croft Side, all of which we cover. Close by, we cover Etherley Grange (1 mile north-west), St Helen Auckland (1 mile south), Escomb (1 mile north), Woodside (1 mile north-west) and West Auckland (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Durham (11 miles north-east), Consett (15 miles north), Newton Aycliffe (6 miles east), Spennymoor (5 miles north-east), Chester-le-Street (15 miles north) and Stanley (15 miles north).
Around Etherley Dene
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Woodhouse Close Church, St John's School & Sixth Form College - A Catholic Academy and The Masons Arms and the streets around them. Nearby too are St Wilfrid's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School (0.6 miles east) and St John's School & Sixth Form College - A Catholic Academy (0.5 miles east). The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include No. 42 (1.6 miles north-east) and Auckland Castle (1.7 miles north-east).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
