Sunderland · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Fulwell, Sunderland
Our technicians come to Fulwell for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- Scratches in the surface
Repair or replace: which is better?
Trays sit under the screen and tiles, so replacing one disturbs a lot around it. Repairing it avoids that disruption. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Fulwell. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Fulwell
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- No need to remove anything
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- We leave the room as we found it
Take a look at our pricing.
Shower tray repair at your home in Fulwell
A cracked or chipped shower tray does not always need replacing. If it’s solid underneath, it can usually be repaired in place, which is far less work than a replacement. Whether it’s chips or cracks by the plughole and chips caused during fitting, we can generally put it right, on stone resin, ceramic and acrylic alike.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once we have gone.
- Where
- Fulwell (SR6, SR5)
- Area hub
- Sunderland
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Allow a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We check the tray for movement first.
- The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
- We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
- We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
- It’s left to cure, generally until the next day.
How to prepare
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Getting a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Related advice
How to look after the repair
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Check the seal every few months
- Get a moving tray checked
- Use the extractor fan
- Rinse the tray after each shower
Check the silicone around the tray every few months, and reseal when it starts to fail.
Every shower forces a little water into a crack, and over months that can rot the floor. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.
What we are called out for in Fulwell
Most cracked trays are trays that flex: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, it flexes each time someone stands on it. Chips normally come from dropped bottles.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Damage from a refit or building work
- Chipped corners or rims
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
What your quote should include
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether the price covers travel
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Different materials, different repairs
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Exposed metal can rust, so it’s worth repairing early.
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are rigid and slim. They need a flat, solid base, and repairs are matched to the gel coat.
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How we price shower tray repair
Repairs from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Fulwell. The price comes down to:
- How much damage there is
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your photos
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A wider photo showing the entire shower tray
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
Landlord and trade work in Fulwell
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Fulwell use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll arrange it.
Fulwell questions
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Can you resurface a whole tray?
Yes. We can resurface the whole tray for a fresh finish.
Is a cracked tray repairable?
Normally, if the tray is firmly supported. The crack is reinforced, filled and refinished.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Are there extra charges for Fulwell?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Do you cover the whole of Sunderland?
We cover the whole UK, including Fulwell and the rest of Sunderland. Send your postcode with your photos and we’ll offer you dates.
Can you quote from pictures?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
About Fulwell
Fulwell is about 2 miles north-east of Sunderland, in Sunderland. Our technicians come to clients in Fulwell, so there is no workshop to go to. Fulwell is one of 75 towns and villages in Sunderland we cover. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 11 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: SR6 and SR5. Jobs here include addresses on Sea Road, Dene Lane and Dacre Road. If you’re just outside Fulwell, we cover Seaburn Dene (1 mile north-west), Seaburn (1 mile north-east), South Bents (1 mile north-east), Sunniside (1 mile south) and Bishopwearmouth (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Washington (6 miles west), Houghton-le-Spring (7 miles south-west), Hetton-le-Hole (8 miles south), New Silksworth (4 miles south), Pennywell (3 miles south-west) and Farringdon (4 miles south-west). Fulwell is among the bigger towns we cover in Sunderland.
Around Fulwell
Typical jobs here are in homes near Fulwell Infant School Academy, Monkwearmouth Academy and Wheatsheaf Hotel Public House and the streets around them. You will also find Roker Park (0.6 miles east) and St Andrew's Church (0.5 miles east). There’s a railway station in Fulwell itself: Seaburn station. A little further out are Monkwearmouth Hospital (less than half a mile south-west) and Monkwearmouth Station Museum (1 mile south). Green spaces nearby include WWT Washington and Cleadon Hills.
When we would advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- Trays cracked in several places
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
- Stone resin
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
