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Shower Tray Repair in Fords Farm
Shower tray repair in Fords Farm without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- Damage around the waste
What your shower tray is made of matters
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.
Stone resin
Stone resin is a dense, rigid material with a smooth gel coat. They crack if the base is not fully supported, and chips are filled and matched to the surface.
Shower tray repair at your home in Fords Farm
A cracked or chipped shower tray does not always need replacing. If it’s firmly supported, we can repair it where it is, saving you the cost and mess of a new one. Common call-outs are for chipped corners or rims and a tray that looks tired however much you clean it, in stone resin, enamelled steel and ceramic.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Fords Farm (RG30, RG31)
- Region
- Reading
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Signs you need shower tray repair in Fords Farm
Rigid trays do not bend, they crack if the floor beneath them is not flat and fully supported. Movement in a timber floor has the same effect.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
- A crack across the base
- Damage around the waste
- Damage from a refit or building work
Questions to ask before you book
- Who will actually do the work
- What aftercare is recommended
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
Honest limits
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Leaking waste fittings
- Trays cracked in several places
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Ceramic
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
- Use the extractor fan
- Check the seal every few months
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
Keep an eye on the sealant, and replace it when it splits or goes black.
Act on split sealant early. Water gets behind and under the tray and can damage the floor below.
How it works
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Allow a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Any sealant in the way is cut out.
- The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
- We refinish the surface to match the tray.
- We clean up and give you the curing time.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
How to get a price
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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Can I fix it myself?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll 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.
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 the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
What shower tray repair costs
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- The colour and finish to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How many items we do on one visit
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Getting a price from photos
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any details about the material
- A photo taken from further back
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
Landlord and trade work in Fords Farm
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Your questions about shower tray repair in Fords Farm
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Do you cover Fords Farm?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Fords Farm. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
What do you need from me?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
What does shower tray repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before you book.
How long before I can shower?
Normally by the following day. We’ll confirm before we leave.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is it OK to use a cracked tray?
Only if you’re sure it isn’t leaking. Check the ceiling below for damp.
About Fords Farm
Fords Farm is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. Wherever you are in the RG30 postcode area, we come to you. Fords Farm is one of 34 places in Reading we cover. Our jobs stretch from Fords Farm to London (40 miles away).
Jobs in RG30 and RG31 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on Low Lane, Mill Lane and Bath Road. Other places close to Fords Farm include Horncastle (1 mile north), Southcote (1 mile east), Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south), Beansheaf Farm (1 mile west) and Calcot (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Caversham (4 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (3 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east) and Sonning Common (6 miles north).
Local landmarks in Fords Farm
In Fords Farm, that means homes near Kennet Valley Primary School, Prospect School and Calcot Park and the streets around them. You’ll also find Elvian School (1.1 miles east), St Matthew's (0.6 miles east) and The Cunning Man pub (0.6 miles south). Fords Farm’s nearest station is Reading Green Park station, about 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Battle Hospital (1.7 miles north-east) and Beaumys Castle (4.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
