Gateshead · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in High Friarside, Gateshead
Fixed-price shower tray repair in High Friarside and the surrounding area, usually in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack across the base
- A tray that flexes
Questions from High Friarside
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and we’ll quote them together.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can you resurface a whole tray?
Yes. Resurfacing gives a worn tray an even, clean finish.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Is a cracked tray repairable?
In most cases. A tray that moves needs its support sorting before the repair.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
Shower tray repair in High Friarside without replacing anything
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 chips or cracks by the plughole and cracks running from the waste, on stone resin, enamelled steel and acrylic.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in High Friarside and across Gateshead.
- Area
- High Friarside (NE16)
- County
- Gateshead
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in High Friarside
Stone resin trays are rigid, so they crack rather than bend when they sit on an uneven or poorly supported floor. Timber floors that move can cause it too.
Clients usually contact us about:
- A tray that flexes
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- Cracks running from the waste
- A damaged area around the waste
What to look for in a quote
- How to care for the finish
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How soon you can use it again
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
Repair or replace in High Friarside?
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. Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why book with us
- Same prices wherever you are
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Rooms protected and left tidy
See our full price list.
When we would advise against a repair
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
- Trays cracked in several places
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
What happens on the day
Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Any sealant in the way is cut out.
- We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
- We refinish the surface to match the tray.
- We clean up and give you the curing time.
Before we arrive
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
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Work for landlords and builders
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Also near High Friarside
What else we do in High Friarside
High Friarside and nearby
High Friarside is about 3 miles north of Annfield Plain, in Gateshead. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. High Friarside is one of 49 towns and villages in Gateshead where we work. Our jobs stretch from High Friarside to Newcastle upon Tyne (7 miles away).
Jobs in NE16 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Syke Road, Briardene and Ord Drive or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. If you are just outside High Friarside, we cover Lintz (1 mile east), Burnopfield (1 mile east), Lintzford (1 mile north-west), Rowlands Gill (1 mile north) and Crookgate Bank (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Gateshead (7 miles north-east), Blaydon (4 miles north), Dunston (5 miles north-east), Whickham (4 miles north-east), Ryton (5 miles north) and Winlaton (4 miles north).
Around High Friarside
Our clients here include homes close to St James, Hookergate School and Burnopfield Primary School. The closest station to High Friarside is Blaydon station, about 4.5 miles north of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Derwentside (2.6 miles south) and Dunston Hill Hospital (4.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Addison and Hedgefield Woods and Currock Hill.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The material
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The colour and finish to match
Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Send photos for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- The material, if you know it
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A photo taken from further back
Send us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your NE16 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Check the seal every few months
- Rinse away soap after showering
- Ventilate the room after showers
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
Rinse the tray after use, clean with mild cleaners, and keep an eye on the sealant so water can’t get underneath.
Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water can get through to the floor and walls, and the damage below is not visible.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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 normally the cheaper route.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
