Wakefield · England

Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Gawthorpe, Wakefield

Shower tray repair in Gawthorpe without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then we come to you.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A crack across the base
  • Snagging damage in a new bathroom
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted shower tray repair in Gawthorpe

Can I fix it myself?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.

About our shower tray repair in Gawthorpe

If the whole tray looks tired, we can resurface it, for a clean, uniform finish without removing the screen or tiles. Whether it’s damage from a refit or building work and a crack across the base, we can help.

Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in Gawthorpe and across Wakefield.

Area
Gawthorpe (WF5, WF12)
Region
Wakefield
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Looking after it afterwards

After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:

  • Do not stand heavy bottles on the tray
  • Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
  • Avoid strong descalers and bleach
  • Don’t ignore a tray that flexes

Keep heavy bottles off the tray floor, so they can’t be knocked over.

If the tray creaks or moves, get it checked, before it cracks.

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 trays are hard and glossy. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.

Common questions in Gawthorpe

What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?

The price is fixed for what the pictures show. If there is more, we’ll tell you before starting.

Can you price it without visiting?

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

What happens next?

You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders in Gawthorpe.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

Do you cover the entire of Wakefield?

We cover the whole UK, including Gawthorpe and the rest of Wakefield. Send your postcode with your photos and we will offer you dates.

Can a stained tray be refinished?

Yes. The whole tray can be resurfaced without removing it.

How quickly can you book me in?

That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.

Gawthorpe and nearby

Gawthorpe is about 1 mile north of Ossett, in Wakefield. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Gawthorpe is one of 101 towns and villages in Wakefield we cover. Our jobs stretch from Gawthorpe to Leeds (8 miles away).

Postcode districts we cover here: WF5 and WF12. From Owl Lane, Leeds Road and Bridle Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Gawthorpe include Chickenley (1 mile south-west), Ossett (1 mile south), Healey (2 miles south), South Ossett (2 miles south) and Alverthorpe (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Wakefield (4 miles east), Castleford (10 miles east), Pontefract (11 miles east), Normanton (7 miles east), South Kirkby and Moorthorpe (13 miles south-east) and South Elmsall (14 miles south-east).

What’s near Gawthorpe

Typical jobs here are in homes near Shoulder of Mutton pub, Church of the Holy Trinity and Earlsheaton Technology College, among other places. The closest station to Gawthorpe is Batley station, about 1.8 miles north-west. A little further out are Dewsbury Canal Museum (1.7 miles south-west) and Sandal Castle (4.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Jaw Hill and Calder Park Wetlands Nature Reserve.

Map of Gawthorpe © OpenStreetMap contributors

Signs you need shower tray repair in Gawthorpe

The waste is a common starting point for cracks, where the tray is cut and the fitting is tightened.

The most common problems we’re called about are:

  • Chips on the edges
  • Scuffs and light scratches
  • A crack across the base
  • Staining and dullness across the tray

Comparing quotes

  • How the room is protected while they work
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • What preparation is included
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers

How to compare quotes

How we price shower tray repair

Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Gawthorpe. The price reflects:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • The type of damage
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

How to get a fixed quote

Two or three clear pictures are typically enough. Try to include:

  • One picture of the whole shower tray
  • Any details about the material
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • One sharp close-up of the damage

The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.

Repair or replace: which is better?

Trays sit under the screen and tiles, so replacing one disturbs a lot around it. A repair keeps everything as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.

Why book with us

  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • No extra charge for your area

Read our full price list.

Work for landlords and builders

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.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Gawthorpe as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.

What we do, step by step

Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. It normally takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.

  1. First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
  2. The damaged area, or the entire tray, is cleaned and prepared.
  3. Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
  4. We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the entire tray.
  5. The tray is left to cure and can typically be used the next day.

How to prepare

  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Have a window or extractor fan available

How to get a price

For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

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