County Durham · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in High Forge, County Durham
Shower tray repair across High Forge and nearby, usually in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
- A cracked shower tray
Shower tray repair in High Forge, done in place
Stone resin, acrylic and ceramic trays can all be repaired, or resurface the entire tray if it’s worn. The tray stays in place, so the screen and tiling stay as they are. Common call-outs are for a tray that creaks or moves underfoot and snagging damage in a new bathroom, in enamelled steel, acrylic and cast iron.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we will come back.
- Location
- High Forge (DH9)
- County
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
About High Forge
High Forge is about 2 miles north-east of Stanley, in County Durham. Jobs in High Forge are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. We work in 329 places across County Durham. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 7 miles away.
Jobs in DH9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to High Forge include Beamish (1 mile south), High Urpeth (1 mile east), West Pelton (1 mile south-east), No Place (1 mile south-west) and High Handenhold (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Durham (8 miles south-east), Consett (8 miles west), Spennymoor (13 miles south), Seaham (12 miles east), Chester-le-Street (3 miles south-east) and Peterlee (15 miles south-east).
Near you in High Forge
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Shepherd & Shepherdess pub, Beamish Primary School and Church of St Paul and the streets around them. The closest station to High Forge is Chester-Le-Street station, roughly 3.4 miles south-east. A little further out are Lambton Castle (4.5 miles east) and Ankers House Museum (3.5 miles south-east).
DIY kit or professional repair?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
FAQs for High Forge
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
What happens after I send photos?
You will get a fixed quote back. There is no obligation to book.
Will the price change on the day?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Is it OK to use a cracked tray?
Not until you know the crack isn’t letting water through. Check the ceiling below for damp.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around High Forge, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
How to care for the repair
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Get a moving tray checked
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Don’t use strong acids or bleach
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
Keep an eye on the sealant, and reseal when it starts to fail.
Every shower forces a little water into a crack, and over months that can rot the floor. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.
How the visit works
You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First, we check whether the tray moves.
- The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
- We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
- We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
- We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.
Before we arrive
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Get a quote
If you are in High Forge and want a price, pictures 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.
Advice
How we price shower tray repair
Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How much damage there is
Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Quotes from your pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Details of any past repairs
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
What we’re called out for in High Forge
Most cracked trays are trays that flex: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, it flexes each time someone stands on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- Cracks running from the waste
- Damage from a refit or building work
- Movement when you stand on it
Comparing quotes
- Who turns up on the day
- What happens if they find more damage
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether the price covers travel
What we cannot put right
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- Trays cracked in several places
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in High Forge
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
Repairs by material
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so it’s worth repairing early.
Acrylic
Acrylic-capped trays are lighter, so good support matters. We repair cracks and scratches.
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