County Durham · England
Shower Tray Repair in Fir Tree
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for householders, landlords and businesses in Fir Tree. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused during fitting
- A tray that flexes
Shower tray repair in Fir Tree without replacing anything
Every crack has a cause, and we find it first. A tray that moves needs its support sorting first, so the repair lasts. Our technicians work on acrylic, stone resin and ceramic, and common reasons people get in touch are a damaged area around the waste and scratches in the surface.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Area
- Fir Tree (DL15)
- County
- County Durham
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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, it’s worth having it done properly.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
What else we do in Fir Tree
Fir Tree questions
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
What information do you need?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
How long before I can shower?
We will give you the curing time on the day, usually the day after.
Can you resurface a whole tray?
Yes. A full resurface makes a tired tray look fresh.
Do you reseal the tray as well?
Yes. Add it to your quote and we’ll do both on one visit.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Ventilate the room after showers
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Don’t use strong acids or bleach
Give the repair its full curing time before showering. After that, mild cleaners and good ventilation are all it needs.
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.
What happens on the day
We turn up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
- The damaged area, or the entire tray, is cleaned and prepared.
- We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
- We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the entire tray.
- We leave it to cure; the shower is normally usable the next day.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
How to get a price
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 will reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
What a repair can’t fix
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- A tray broken in more than one place
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
- Cast iron
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
Repairs by material
Stone resin
Stone resin is a dense, rigid material with a smooth gel coat. Poor support underneath leads to cracks, and chips are filled and matched to the surface.
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.
Where we work around Fir Tree
Fir Tree is about 6 miles north-west of Bishop Auckland, in County Durham. Anywhere in DL15, we come to you. We cover all 329 towns and villages across County Durham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 20 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of DL15 and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Priorswood and Evergreen Court. Other places close to Fir Tree include Crook (1 mile east), Low Beechburn (1 mile east), Roddymoor (2 miles north-east), Billy Row (2 miles north-east) and Sunniside (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Durham (10 miles north-east), Consett (10 miles north), Newton Aycliffe (10 miles south-east), Bishop Auckland (6 miles south-east), Spennymoor (7 miles east) and Chester-le-Street (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Fir Tree
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Duke of York pub, among other places. A little further out are Bishop Auckland Hospital (5.5 miles south-east) and Witton Castle (2.8 miles south). For a walk, there is Stanley Moss.
Signs you need shower tray repair in Fir Tree
Cracks often start at the waste, because that’s where the tray is weakest and the fitting puts pressure on it.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Damage around the waste
- Movement when you stand on it
- Chips caused during fitting
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
What your quote should include
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Who will actually do the work
What affects the price in Fir Tree
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- What kind of damage it is
- How many areas need work
- How hard the colour is to match
- Doing more than one item at once
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
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Details of any past repairs
- A picture taken from further back
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Why repair rather than replace?
The tray is usually the last thing fitted and the first thing tiled up to, so replacing one disturbs a lot around it. Repairing it avoids that disruption. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
See our prices page.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
