Derbyshire · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Hilcote, Derbyshire
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing in Hilcote, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Movement when you stand on it
- Staining and dullness across the tray
How we handle shower tray repair in Hilcote
A worn or stained tray can be resurfaced, giving it a fresh, even finish without removing the screen or tiles. Typical jobs include chips caused during fitting and a damaged area around the waste, across ceramic, cast iron and stone resin.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Hilcote and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Hilcote (DE55)
- Region
- Derbyshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Our work in Hilcote
Hilcote is about 3 miles west of Sutton in Ashfield, in Derbyshire. We visit customers in Hilcote and nearby villages, so there’s no workshop to go to. Hilcote is one of 532 places in Derbyshire where we work. You can also see our page for Manchester, about 44 miles away.
Here we cover the DE55 postcode area. You will find streets such as Oaktree Road, New Street and New Lane, and we cover them all. Close by, we cover Church Hill (1 mile north-west), Newton (1 mile north-west), Huthwaite (1 mile north-east), South Normanton (1 mile south-west) and Blackwell (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chesterfield (10 miles north-west), Ilkeston (10 miles south), Belper (9 miles south-west), Heanor (7 miles south), Dronfield (14 miles north-west) and Ripley (6 miles south-west).
Around Hilcote
Our customers here include homes close to The Brigg Infant School, Hilcote Arms and Frederick Gent School, among other places. The closest station to Hilcote is Alfreton station, roughly 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Ashfield Community Hospital (3.4 miles east) and Designer Outlet East Midlands (0.9 miles south-east).
Repair or replace: which is better?
The tray is usually the last thing fitted and the first thing tiled up to, so replacing one disturbs a lot around it. A repair keeps everything as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically 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 choose Surface Doctor in Hilcote
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Colour-matched on site
- Usually one visit, start to finish
See our pricing.
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Your questions about shower tray repair in Hilcote
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole shower tray and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Can I keep using a cracked tray?
Only if you are sure it isn’t leaking. Check the ceiling below for damp.
Can a stained tray be refinished?
Yes, it’s a common job. Resurfacing gives a worn tray an even, clean finish.
Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?
In most cases. A tray that moves needs its support sorting before the repair.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Landlord and trade work in Hilcote
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
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.
How it works
Your technician turns up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We ensure the tray doesn’t flex and look for the cause of any crack.
- We clean and prepare the damaged area or the whole tray.
- We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
- We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the entire tray.
- We leave it to cure; the shower is typically usable the day after.
How to prepare
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Ask for a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. 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.
How to look after the repair
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the tray
- Don’t ignore a tray that flexes
- Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
Give the repair its full curing time before showering. After that, mild cleaners and good ventilation are all it needs.
A tray that moves underfoot needs looking at, before it cracks.
What shower tray repair costs
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material and finish
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The type of damage
We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
How to get a fixed price
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A wider photo showing the whole shower tray
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
If you’re in Hilcote and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
What we’re called out for in Hilcote
Stone resin trays are rigid, so they crack rather than bend if the floor beneath them is not flat and fully supported. Timber floors that move can cause it too.
Look out for these signs:
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- Chips on the edges
- Scuffs and light scratches
- A tray that flexes
Before booking anyone
- When it can be used again
- Aftercare advice
- Whether the price covers travel
- What prep work is covered
Repairs by material
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. Impacts can chip or crack them, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
