Cumbria · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Gleaston, Cumbria
Shower tray repair across Gleaston and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- A crack across the base
How we price shower tray repair
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. What matters most is:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How hard the colour is to match
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How easy the damage is to reach
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Getting a price from photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
About our shower tray repair in Gleaston
A worn or stained tray can be resurfaced, giving it a fresh, even finish without removing the screen or tiles. We work on stone resin, ceramic and enamelled steel, and the jobs we see most are movement when you stand on it and scuffs and light scratches.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Gleaston (LA12)
- Region
- Cumbria
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Gleaston
Trays crack mainly because they move: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, every shower puts strain on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- Chips caused during fitting
- A crack across the base
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
Comparing quotes
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- What protection goes down before work starts
- When it can be used again
- If travel is included in the price
What we cannot put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
- Multiple cracks across the tray
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
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What your shower tray is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic-capped trays are lighter, so a firm base is essential. Cracks and scratches can be repaired.
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.
What we do, step by step
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
- The damaged area, or the entire tray, is cleaned and prepared.
- We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
- We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the entire tray.
- The tray is left to cure and can typically be used the day after.
Before we arrive
- Open a window if you can
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know about parking or access
Getting a price
Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your LA12 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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Where we work around Gleaston
Gleaston is about 3 miles east of Barrow-in-Furness, in Cumbria. Whether you are in the middle of Gleaston or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Gleaston is one of 438 towns and villages in Cumbria where we work. You can also see our page for Liverpool, about 51 miles away.
Our repair technicians cover all of LA12 and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Duke Street, The Guards and Ulverston Road. Other places close to Gleaston include Dendron (1 mile west), Leece (1 mile south-west), Stainton with Adgarley (1 mile north-west), Newbiggin (1 mile south-east) and Downfield (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Barrow-in-Furness (3 miles west), Ulverston (5 miles north-east), Hindpool (4 miles west), Salthouse (3 miles west), Dalton-in-Furness (3 miles north-west) and Risedale (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Gleaston
Around Gleaston, we work in homes near Barrow-in-Furness Sixth Form College and Church of St Matthew and the streets around them. The closest station to Gleaston is Roose station, roughly 2.4 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Portland Walk Shopping Centre (3.7 miles west) and Furness Abbey Museum (2.4 miles west). For a walk, there is Urswick Tarn and Birkrigg Common.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Gleaston questions
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Is a cracked shower tray safe to use?
It’s best to stop using it until it’s checked, in case water is getting through.
Do you reseal the tray as well?
Yes, if you’d like us to. After a repair is a good time to reseal.
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Can pets and children be at home?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Should you replace it?
A new shower tray frequently means a new enclosure fitting, new tiling and new sealant. Repairing it avoids all of that and costs far less. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Gleaston
- Everything repaired in place
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- We leave the room as we found it
- Most jobs done in one visit
See our prices page.
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Rinse away soap after showering
- Ventilate the room after showers
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
- Report any creaking or movement early
Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off the tray. Warm water and a mild detergent is enough.
A small crack lets in a little water every time you shower, which can damage the floor over time. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
