York · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Grimston, York
Fixed-price shower tray repair in Grimston and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage from a refit or building work
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
Grimston: your questions answered
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Which areas do you work in?
We cover the whole UK, including Grimston and the rest of York. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
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.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote with dates.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
How we handle shower tray repair in Grimston
We check the tray before repairing it: if it flexes underfoot, the cause needs sorting before any repair, or the crack will come back. We will tell you if that is the case. We regularly repair stone resin, acrylic and ceramic, and people most frequently call us about damage from a refit or building work and cracks running from the waste.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in York.
- Location
- Grimston (YO19)
- Area hub
- York
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
The tray is generally the last thing fitted and the first thing tiled up to, so replacing one disturbs a lot around it. Repairing it avoids that disruption. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Grimston. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Grimston
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Most jobs done in one visit
- No extra charge for your area
Take a look at our pricing.
How it works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. It typically takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
- We clean and prepare the damaged area or the whole tray.
- Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
- The repair is colour-matched, or the entire tray gets a new finish.
- Once cured, generally by the following day, you can use the shower.
Before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Make sure the area is dry
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Getting a price
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 if a repair is the right fix.
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Where we work around Grimston
Grimston is about 3 miles east of York, in York. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. We cover all 79 towns and villages in York, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Leeds, about 24 miles away.
Here we cover the YO19 postcode area. From Bore Tree Baulk, Stamford Bridge Road and Hull Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. We also travel to Murton (1 mile north), Osbaldwick (1 mile west), Derwenthorpe (1 mile west), Heslington (2 miles south-west) and Tang Hall (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include York (3 miles west), Clementhorpe (3 miles west), Bishophill (3 miles west), Hungate (3 miles west), Clifton (4 miles west) and Haxby (5 miles north-west).
Around Grimston
We visit homes around Archbishop Holgate's School, Dunnington Church of England Primary School and Bay Horse Inn. For rail, the closest station is York station, about 3.6 miles west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Coppergate Shopping Centre (3 miles west) and York Castle (3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Kimberlow Hill.
What we cannot put right
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Grimston
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
What your shower tray is made of matters
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Exposed metal can rust, so early repairs help.
Landlord and trade work in Grimston
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
For anyone letting property in or around Grimston, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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 isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
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, then guarantee it for a year.
Aftercare tips
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Replace failing sealant promptly
- Get a moving tray checked
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
- Use the extractor fan
Keep heavy bottles off the tray floor, to avoid chips.
A small crack lets in a little water every time you shower, and over months that can rot the floor. An early repair is far cheaper than floor repairs.
Signs you need shower tray repair in Grimston
A tired-looking tray is frequently the result of years of cleaning: abrasive pads, strong chemicals and limescale wear the finish away.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- Scuffs and light scratches
- A cracked shower tray
- Damage from a refit or building work
Before you book anyone
- How to care for the finish
- How the colour is matched
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How your room will be protected
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
