Darlington · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Gainford, Darlington
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Gainford. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked shower tray
- Movement when you stand on it
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are rigid and slim. They need a flat, solid base, and we match repairs to the surface finish.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Shower tray repair in Gainford without replacing anything
A worn or stained tray can be resurfaced, for a clean, uniform finish without removing the screen or tiles. We’re frequently asked to fix chips or cracks by the plughole and staining and dullness across the tray, on stone resin, ceramic and enamelled steel.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Gainford (DL2)
- County
- Darlington
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
- Get a moving tray checked
- Store bottles off the tray
Store heavy bottles on a shelf, not on the tray, to avoid chips.
A tray that moves underfoot needs looking at, before it cracks.
Gainford and nearby
Gainford is about 7 miles west of Darlington, in Darlington. Wherever you are in the DL2 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. Gainford is one of 53 places in Darlington where we work. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 31 miles away.
All of DL2 is covered. Local streets include Selaby Court Station Road, The Paddocks and Academy Gardens, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover include Barforth (1 mile south-west), Langton (2 miles north), Ingleton (2 miles north), Eppleby (2 miles south) and Killerby (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Darlington (7 miles east), Harrowgate Hill (8 miles east), West Park (6 miles east), Eastbourne (9 miles east), Cockerton (7 miles east) and Rise Carr (7 miles east).
Local landmarks in Gainford
Around Gainford, we work in homes near The Cross Keys pub, Gainford CofE Primary School and Church of St Osmund and linking range to presbytery, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Walworth Castle (3.5 miles east) and West Park Hospital (5.8 miles east).
The process
Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Plan for a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and how to care for it.
- First, we check whether the tray moves.
- 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, usually until the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Ensure the area is dry
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole shower tray, we can price the job without visiting.
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Common questions in Gainford
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is a cracked shower tray safe to use?
We’d stop using it until it’s repaired, because water may be getting underneath.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Do you redo the sealant?
We can. It’s a good time to replace old sealant.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
What information do you need?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Common problems we fix in Gainford
The waste is a common starting point for cracks, because that is where the tray is weakest and the fitting puts pressure on it.
Common reasons people in Gainford contact us include:
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- A damaged area around the waste
- A crack across the base
- Chips caused during fitting
Questions to ask before you book
- How long it needs to cure
- How changes to the job are handled
- How the colour is matched
- What preparation is included
Repair or replace in Gainford?
The tray itself may not cost much, but the work around it does: removing the screen, breaking out tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. Repairing it takes one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why us?
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- No extra charge for your area
See our pricing.
What a repair can’t fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A tray broken in more than one place
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Ceramic
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
Landlords, agents and businesses in Gainford
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Darlington and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Gainford use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
What shower tray repair costs
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The material
- The colour and finish to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- The material, if you know it
- A wider photo showing the entire shower tray
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Most customers in Gainford get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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