Leicestershire · England

Shower Tray Repair for Gaulby homes

Shower tray repair in Gaulby without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed price, then book a visit.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Scratches from cleaning or grit
  • Cracks running from the waste
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair near Gaulby

How we handle shower tray repair in Gaulby

A worn or stained tray can be resurfaced, giving it a fresh, even finish. Whether it’s a cracked shower tray and scuffs and light scratches, we can normally put it right.

You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Gaulby as everywhere else we work.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Where
Gaulby (LE7)
Region
Leicestershire
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Can I fix it myself?

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.

What your shower tray is made of matters

Enamelled steel

Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.

Ceramic

Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and we match the gloss when we repair them.

When we would advise against a repair

Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:

  • Trays cracked in several places
  • Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
  • A tray that moves underfoot

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.

Surfaces we repair

  • Ceramic
  • Acrylic
  • Stone resin
  • Cast iron
  • Enamelled steel

Gaulby questions

How do I get a price for shower tray repair in Gaulby?

Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.

Can I keep using a cracked tray?

We would stop using it until it’s repaired, because water may be getting underneath.

Can you price it without visiting?

Nearly always. If photos don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

We review the pictures and send a fixed quote with dates.

Do you charge for travel?

Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

Do I have to be there?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Generally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.

When to call us in Gaulby

Cracks often start at the waste, because that is where the tray is weakest and the fitting puts pressure on it.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • Staining and dullness across the tray
  • Damage from a refit or building work
  • Scuffs and light scratches
  • Edge chips from dropped bottles

Before you book anyone

  • What preparation is included
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show

How to compare quotes

Work for landlords and builders

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Gaulby use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.

Should you replace it?

If the tray is solid and the crack hasn’t let water spread, repair is typically best. If the floor is damaged or the tray is badly cracked, replacement may make more sense. Prices start from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.

Why us?

  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor

Read our full price list.

Where we work around Gaulby

Gaulby is about 4 miles east of Oadby, in Leicestershire. Anywhere in LE7, a technician comes to you. Our technicians cover all 287 towns and villages in Leicestershire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 40 miles away.

Postcode districts we cover here: LE7. From Main Street, Back Lane and Front Street or a nearby road, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Billesdon (2 miles north-east), Houghton on the Hill (2 miles north-west), Old Ingarsby (3 miles north), Skeffington (3 miles east) and Cold Newton (4 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Loughborough (15 miles north-west), Wigston (6 miles west), Melton Mowbray (12 miles north), Syston (8 miles north-west), Shelthorpe (15 miles north-west) and Lutterworth (14 miles south-west).

Landmarks near Gaulby

In Gaulby, that means homes near Church of St Peter, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Kibworth Harcourt Castle (4.1 miles south) and Leicester General Hospital (4.9 miles north-west).

  • Other local spots include Billesdon Rural District (1.7 miles north-east)
Map of Gaulby © OpenStreetMap contributors

How the visit works

Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.

  1. The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
  2. Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
  3. We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
  4. The surface is refinished to match.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.

Before we arrive

  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible

Getting a price

For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

Keeping it looking good

Once the work has cured, treat it gently:

  • Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
  • Avoid strong descalers and bleach
  • Report any creaking or movement early
  • Give the tray a quick rinse after use

Avoid abrasive pads and strong descalers. Warm water and a mild detergent is enough.

Every shower forces a little water into a crack, which can damage the floor over time. An early repair is far cheaper than floor repairs.

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