Stockport · England
Shower Tray Repair for Gatley homes
Shower tray repair across Gatley and nearby, typically in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
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. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Gatley
- Work done at your home or business
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Everything repaired in place
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
See our prices page.
Shower tray repair at your home in Gatley
Every crack has a cause, and we find it first. If the tray moves, the support is fixed or flagged before we repair it, so the repair lasts. We are frequently asked to fix scratches from cleaning or grit and chips on the edges, across enamelled steel, stone resin and ceramic.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Location
- Gatley (SK8, M22)
- County
- Stockport
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Exposed metal can rust, so early repairs help.
Common questions in Gatley
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.
Can I keep using a cracked tray?
We’d stop using it until it’s repaired, because water may be getting underneath.
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote.
Is a cracked tray repairable?
Frequently. A tray that moves needs its support sorting before the repair.
When a repair is not the answer
A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- A tray that moves underfoot
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
What affects the price in Gatley
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Doing more than one item at once
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material and finish
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking.
How to get a fixed price
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The material, if you know it
- A photo taken from further back
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
How the visit works
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we are doing. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. It normally takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- We check the tray for movement first.
- We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
- We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
- The repair is shaped, colour-matched and finished.
- We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Get a quote
If you’re in Gatley and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
Gatley and nearby
Gatley is about 1 mile east of Wythenshawe, in Stockport. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Gatley is one of 42 places in Stockport where we work. You can also see our page for Manchester, about 6 miles away.
Here we cover the SK8 and M22 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Church Road, Elm Road and Oakwood Avenue. Being close to the A560 and B5166, Gatley is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Gatley include Peel Hall (1 mile south-west), Cheadle (1 mile east), Benchill (1 mile west), Wythenshawe (1 mile west) and Heald Green (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Stockport (3 miles east), Burnage (3 miles north), Hazel Grove (5 miles east), Bramhall (3 miles south-east), Reddish (5 miles north-east) and Marple (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Gatley
In Gatley, that means homes near Lady Barn House School, The Kingsway School and Wythenshawe Park, among other places. Also close by are Gatley Primary School (within half a mile south-west), Crown Inn (0.8 miles east) and Church of St James (within half a mile west). There’s a railway station in Gatley itself: Gatley station. Well-known places in the area include Stockport Etchells (0.5 miles west) and Fletcher Moss Art Gallery & Museum (1.9 miles north). Not far away are Lindow Common and Unicorn Grocery.
Do you need shower tray repair in Gatley?
Stone resin trays are rigid, so they crack rather than bend if the floor beneath them is not flat and fully supported. Movement in a timber floor has the same effect.
Common reasons people in Gatley contact us are:
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- Scuffs and light scratches
- Chips caused during fitting
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
Questions to ask before you book
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Keeping it looking good
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Replace failing sealant promptly
- Rinse the tray after each shower
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
- Do not use strong acids or bleach
Avoid abrasive pads and strong descalers. A soft cloth and washing-up liquid do the job.
Failed sealant around a tray should be replaced quickly. It lets water behind the tray and can cause damage underneath.
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DIY kit or professional repair?
We understand the appeal of fixing it 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.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
