Sefton · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Hillside, Sefton
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing in Hillside, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
- Chips on the edges
What happens on the day
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
- The damaged area, or the entire tray, is cleaned and prepared.
- Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
- The repair is colour-matched, or the whole tray gets a new finish.
- Once cured, typically by the next day, you can use the shower.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Get a quote
Email us pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, with your PR8 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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About our shower tray repair in Hillside
We repair a lot of shower trays. Chips by the waste, cracks across the base and dull, stained surfaces are all things we fix in place. We are often asked to fix damage around the waste and scratches from cleaning or grit, in ceramic, acrylic and enamelled steel.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Hillside (PR8)
- County
- Sefton
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price shower tray repair
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- How much damage there is
- The type of damage
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How many items we do on one visit
We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Hillside. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Send photos for a quote
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- Details of any past repairs
- The material, if you know it
- A wider photo showing the entire shower tray
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire shower tray, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Hillside: your questions answered
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Are there extra charges for Hillside?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
What does shower tray repair cost?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?
Usually, as long as it does not flex. We reinforce the crack, fill it and refinish the surface.
Keeping it looking good
Aftercare is simple:
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
- Rinse away soap after showering
- Don’t use strong acids or bleach
Rinse the tray after use, use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, and keep an eye on the sealant so water can’t get underneath.
If the tray creaks or moves, get it checked, before it cracks or gets worse.
Repair or replace in Hillside?
A new tray can be cheap, but fitting it isn’t: taking out the enclosure, tiling and resealing. Repairing it takes one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hillside
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Everything repaired in place
Read our full price list.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic trays are lighter and slightly flexible, so a firm base is essential. Cracks and scratches can be repaired.
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. Impacts can chip or crack them, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
What a repair cannot fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
For landlords and businesses
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Other services in Hillside
Hillside and nearby
Hillside is about 2 miles south-west of Southport, in Sefton. Jobs in Hillside are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Hillside is one of 36 places in Sefton we cover. Our nearest city page is Liverpool, about 15 miles away.
Our visits in PR8 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Dover Road, Breeze Road and Cromer Road. We also cover the places around Hillside: Ainsdale (2 miles south-west), Southport (2 miles north-east), Kew (2 miles east), Meols Cop (2 miles north-east) and Blowick (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Bootle (11 miles south), Formby (5 miles south), Maghull (8 miles south-east), Litherland (10 miles south), Seaforth (11 miles south) and Ford (10 miles south).
Landmarks near Hillside
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Victoria Park, St John's Church and Greenbank High School and the streets around them. Hillside has its own railway station: Hillside station. Other landmarks nearby include Southport General Infirmary (2 miles north-east) and British Lawnmower Museum (1.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Marshside RSPB reserve.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
