Gateshead · England
Shower Tray Repair for Hooker Gate homes
Our technicians come to Hooker Gate for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- Cracks running from the waste
How we handle shower tray repair in Hooker Gate
We repair plenty of shower trays. Chipped edges, cracks and worn finishes can all be put right without removing the tray. Common call-outs are for scratches in the surface and a tray that creaks or moves underfoot, in enamelled steel, stone resin and ceramic.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we will come back.
- Area
- Hooker Gate (NE39)
- Area hub
- Gateshead
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
What affects the price in Hooker Gate
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. The main factors are:
- Access to the area
- How many items we do on one visit
- What kind of damage it is
- The size and number of damaged areas
We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Quotes from your pictures
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One picture of the entire shower tray
- Where you are, by postcode
- Any details about the material
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole shower tray, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
Aftercare tips
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Rinse the tray after each shower
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the tray
Give the repair its full curing time before showering. After that, gentle cleaning and good ventilation keep it in good shape.
A small crack lets in a little water every time you shower, which can damage the floor over time. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.
When we would advise against a repair
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- A tray that moves underfoot
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
- Trays cracked in several places
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
What happens on the day
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we’re there. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
- The damaged area, or the entire tray, is cleaned and prepared.
- We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
- The repair is colour-matched, or the entire tray gets a new finish.
- The tray is left to cure and can usually be used the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Getting a price
We price from photos so you don’t 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.
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Hooker Gate questions
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Are there extra charges for Hooker Gate?
There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Do you come to Hooker Gate?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Hooker Gate for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
About Hooker Gate
Hooker Gate is about 3 miles south-west of Blaydon, in Gateshead. Anywhere in NE39, we come to you. Hooker Gate is one of 49 towns and villages in Gateshead where we work. Our jobs stretch from Hooker Gate to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 7 miles away).
Our repair technicians cover all of NE39. Streets in the area include Woodlands Close, Hookergate Lane and Beechwood, all of which we cover. We also travel to High Spen (1 mile north), Victoria Garesfield (1 mile south-east), Highfield (1 mile south-east), Lintzford (1 mile south-east) and Rowlands Gill (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Gateshead (8 miles east), Blaydon (3 miles north-east), Dunston (6 miles east), Whickham (4 miles east), Ryton (3 miles north) and Winlaton (3 miles north-east).
Around Hooker Gate
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to High Spen Primary School, St Patricks Church High Spen and Hookergate School. For rail, the closest station is Wylam station, roughly 3.6 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Shotley Bridge Hospital (4.7 miles south-west) and Prudhoe Castle (4.1 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Currock Hill and Addison and Hedgefield Woods.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hooker Gate
For anyone letting property in or around Hooker Gate, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Why repair rather than replace?
A new shower tray normally involves removing the screen and tiling, relaying the base and tiling again. Repairing or resurfacing the tray leaves all of that alone. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hooker Gate
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- One visit for most repairs
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Same prices wherever you are
Take a look at our prices page.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
