Oldham · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in High Crompton, Oldham
Damaged shower tray in High Crompton? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Movement when you stand on it
- Chips on the edges
Repairing versus replacing in High Crompton
A new shower tray often means a new enclosure fitting, new tiling and new sealant. Repairing it avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for High Crompton. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in High Crompton
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Work done at your home or business
- A fixed quote before booking
- No extra charge for your area
See our full price list.
How we handle shower tray repair in High Crompton
The first thing we do is check the tray: if it flexes underfoot, the cause needs sorting before any repair, otherwise any crack returns. We’ll tell you if that’s the case. If you are dealing with damage from a refit or building work and chips on the edges, we can help, whatever the material.
You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- High Crompton (OL2)
- County
- Oldham
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How to look after the repair
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Use the extractor fan
- Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the tray
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
Keep an eye on the sealant, and replace it when it splits or goes black.
If the tray creaks or moves, get it checked, before it cracks.
About High Crompton
High Crompton is about 1 mile north-east of Royton, in Oldham. From the centre of High Crompton to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. High Crompton is one of 72 places in Oldham where we work. We work right across the region, from High Crompton to Manchester (9 miles away).
Here we cover the OL2 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Avon Road, Kings Road and The Avenue and the roads around them. Other places close to High Crompton include Low Crompton (1 mile south-west), Burnedge (1 mile north-west), Thornham (1 mile west), Summit (1 mile west) and Royton (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Oldham (3 miles south), Chadderton (3 miles south-west), Failsworth (5 miles south), Coppice (4 miles south), Waterhead (3 miles south-east) and Lees (3 miles south-east).
Landmarks near High Crompton
In High Crompton, that means homes near Crompton House, St Mary and Black Horse pub, among other places. The closest station to High Crompton is Rochdale station, about 2.7 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Butterworth (2 miles north) and Ellenroad Ring Mill Engine (1.4 miles north). For a walk, there’s Tandle Hill.
Towns and villages near High Crompton
What else we do in High Crompton
When we’d advise against a repair
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in High Crompton
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
For landlords and businesses
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
What shower tray repair costs
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- What kind of damage it is
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many areas need work
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
Compared with replacing, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting a price from photos
You can take the pictures on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- Any details about the material
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Natural light rather than flash
Most clients in High Crompton get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
The process
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
- Next we clean and prepare the tray.
- We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
- We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the whole tray.
- The tray is left to cure and can usually be used the next day.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Point us to the nearest place to park
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say right away if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
FAQs for High Crompton
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Can you resurface a whole tray?
Yes. We can resurface the whole tray for a fresh finish without removing it.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole shower tray and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
Which areas do you work in?
The entire UK, including all of Oldham. Just include your postcode and we will confirm dates.
Can I keep using a cracked tray?
We would stop using it until it’s repaired, in case water is getting through.
Do you reseal the tray as well?
Yes. Add it to your quote and we will do both on one visit.
What we are called out for in High Crompton
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.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- Chips caused during fitting
- A crack across the base
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Who turns up on the day
- If travel is included in the price
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
