Leicestershire · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Hickling, Leicestershire
We travel to Hickling for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- Damage around the waste
DIY kit or professional repair?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Shower tray repair in Hickling, done in place
Shower tray repairs are one of our most common jobs. Chips by the waste, cracks across the base and dull, stained surfaces can all be put right without removing the tray. Common call-outs are for snagging damage in a new bathroom and edge chips from dropped bottles, in stone resin, ceramic and acrylic.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Leicestershire.
- Area
- Hickling (LE14)
- County
- Leicestershire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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Aftercare tips
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
- Use the extractor fan
- Report any creaking or movement early
Give the repair its full curing time before showering. After that, gentle cleaning and good ventilation keep it in good shape.
A small crack lets in a little water every time you shower, and over months that can rot the floor. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.
Should you replace it?
When the tray is firm and dry underneath, repair is the obvious choice. If water has damaged the floor, or the tray is cracked in several places, a new tray may be better. Prices start from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hickling
- Same prices wherever you are
- A fixed quote before you book
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Most jobs done in one visit
See our full price list.
About Hickling
Hickling is about 7 miles north-west of Melton Mowbray, in Leicestershire. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our technicians cover 287 places in Leicestershire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 47 miles away.
Here we cover the LE14 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Main Street, Marsh's Paddock and Bridgegate Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Hickling: Kinoulton (1 mile north-west), Upper Broughton (2 miles south), Nether Broughton (2 miles south), Long Clawson (2 miles south-east) and Colston Bassett (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Loughborough (12 miles south-west), Melton Mowbray (7 miles south-east), Shepshed (14 miles south-west), Syston (12 miles south), Shelthorpe (11 miles south-west) and Sileby (10 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Hickling
Our customers here include homes close to Plough Inn and St Luke's Church, among other places.
When to call us in Hickling
Most cracked trays are trays that flex: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, every shower puts strain on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Damage around the waste
- Chips on the edges
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- Cracks running from the waste
What your quote should include
- How the room is protected while they work
- When it can be used again
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
What a repair can’t fix
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Hickling
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
- Ceramic
- Stone resin
How it works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. Allow a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- We make sure the tray does not flex and look for the cause of any crack.
- We clean and prepare the damaged area or the whole tray.
- We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
- The repair is colour matched, or the entire tray gets a new finish.
- We leave it to cure; the shower is normally usable the next day.
Before we arrive
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Get a quote
Send us photos of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you are in Hickling, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Landlord and trade work in Hickling
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we will handle the rest.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Questions from Hickling
Is a cracked tray repairable?
Generally, as long as it doesn’t flex. The crack is reinforced, filled and refinished.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. If pictures do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Can a stained tray be refinished?
Yes, it’s a common job. A full resurface makes a tired tray look fresh.
Can I keep using a cracked tray?
Not until you know the crack isn’t letting water through. Look for damp or stains below.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
How we price shower tray repair
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- What kind of damage it is
- The material and finish
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Quotes from your photos
When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A picture taken from further back
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Natural light rather than flash
- One sharp close-up of the damage
For a price in Hickling, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
