Bolton · England

Shower Tray Repair for Harwood homes

Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for householders, landlords and businesses in Harwood. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A crack across the base
  • Scratches from cleaning or grit
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted shower tray repair in Harwood

What a repair cannot fix

Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:

  • Plumbing leaks under the tray
  • Damage below the tray that needs a builder
  • A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.

Materials we work on in Harwood

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

Shower tray repair in Harwood, done in place

Most tray damage can be repaired in place, from chipped edges to cracks across the floor of the tray. The colour and finish are matched so the repair blends in. We regularly repair stone resin, enamelled steel and acrylic, and people most frequently call us about chipped corners or rims and damage from a refit or building work.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Location
Harwood (BL2)
Region
Bolton
Cover
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

How we price shower tray repair

Prices start from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Harwood. The price comes down to:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • What kind of damage it is
  • Unusual colours or finishes

The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking.

Send photos for a quote

Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:

  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • A photo taken from further back
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit

A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the shower tray, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.

Covering Harwood

Harwood is about 3 miles east of Bolton, in Bolton. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Harwood is one of 61 places in Bolton where we work. You can also see our page for Manchester, about 11 miles away.

Every address in BL2 is covered. We regularly work on streets such as Ruins Lane, Links Road and Arthur Lane. Nearby, we also work in Bottom o' the Moor (1 mile south-east), Ainsworth (1 mile south-east), Breightmet (1 mile south), Bradley Fold (2 miles south) and Bolholt (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Bolton (3 miles west), Horwich (7 miles west), Halliwell (3 miles west), Farnworth (3 miles south), Westhoughton (7 miles south-west) and Daubhill (4 miles south-west).

Landmarks near Harwood

Around Harwood, we work in homes near Duke William Inn, Harwood Meadows Primary School and Seven Acres Country Park. Other local landmarks include Christ's Church (less than half a mile south-west) and Bolton St Catherine's Academy (0.5 miles west). The closest station to Harwood is Hall i' th' Wood station, roughly 1.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bolton Market Place (2.4 miles south-west) and Tonge Moor Textile Machinery Museum (1.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Nob End.

  • Local facilities include Tonge with Haulgh (1.1 miles west)
Map of Harwood © OpenStreetMap contributors

Common questions in Harwood

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.

Can you fix a cracked tray?

Typically, as long as it doesn’t flex. We reinforce the crack, fill it and refinish the surface.

Do you cover the entire of Bolton?

We work UK-wide. Prices don’t change with location.

Do you redo the sealant?

Yes, if you’d like us to. After a repair is a good time to reseal.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and we will quote them together.

Will there be a smell?

A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.

Can a stained tray be refinished?

Yes. The entire tray can be resurfaced.

How it works

The work is clean and fairly quiet. We protect the area first, then the work takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.

  1. We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
  2. Next we clean and prepare the tray.
  3. We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
  4. We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the entire tray.
  5. The tray is left to cure and can generally be used the day after.

Preparing for the visit

  • Make sure the area is dry
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Open a window if you can

Get a quote

For a price in Harwood, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Get a free quote

Advice

Landlords, agents and businesses in Harwood

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.

What we are called out for in Harwood

Trays fitted on timber floors can crack if the floor moves, particularly if it wasn’t fully bedded. On concrete, an uneven base is the usual cause.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
  • A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
  • Scratches in the surface
  • Chips or cracks by the plughole

What your quote should include

  • Who will actually do the work
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • Whether they match the colour on site

10 questions to ask before booking

Different materials, different repairs

Enamelled steel

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

Acrylic

Acrylic-capped trays are lighter, so good support matters. Cracks and scratches can be repaired.

DIY kit or professional repair?

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.

How to look after the repair

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

  • Ventilate the room after showers
  • Report any creaking or movement early
  • Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
  • Keep heavy bottles on a shelf

Avoid abrasive pads and strong descalers. A soft cloth and washing-up liquid do the job.

Act on split sealant early. It lets water behind the tray and can damage the floor below.

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