Reading · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Horncastle, Reading
Local shower tray repair for Horncastle: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A damaged area around the waste
- Chips caused during fitting
Shower tray repair in Horncastle, done in place
We check the tray before repairing it: if it flexes underfoot, the cause needs sorting before any repair, otherwise any crack returns. We’ll explain what we find. If you are dealing with edge chips from dropped bottles and a tray that flexes, we can normally put it right, on ceramic, stone resin and acrylic alike.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Horncastle (RG30, RG31)
- County
- Reading
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- 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 tidy up and tell you when you can shower.
How to prepare
- Make sure the area is dry
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Ask for a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
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What a repair cannot fix
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Stone resin
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For landlords and businesses
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Reading and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
What shower tray repair costs
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How many areas need work
- What kind of damage it is
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.
Send photos for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Any details about the material
- A picture taken from further back
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Why repair rather than replace?
If the tray is solid and the crack hasn’t let water spread, repair is typically best. If the floor is damaged or the tray is badly cracked, replacement may make more sense. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- One visit for most repairs
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Read our prices page.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
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.
Keeping it looking good
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Get a moving tray checked
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
- Stick to gentle cleaners
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off the tray. A soft cloth and washing-up liquid do the job.
Failed sealant around a tray should be replaced quickly. It lets water behind the tray and can damage the floor below.
Horncastle: your questions answered
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.
What do you need from me?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
How do I get a price for shower tray repair in Horncastle?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
How long before I can shower?
Typically the day after. We will tell you the exact time when we finish.
Covering Horncastle
Horncastle is about 2 miles west of Reading, in Reading. Wherever you are in the RG30 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. We work in all 34 towns and villages across Reading, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Horncastle to London (about 40 miles away).
Our repair technicians cover all of RG30 and RG31 and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Low Lane, Usk Road and Mill Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Horncastle: Fords Farm (1 mile south), Southcote (1 mile east), Tilehurst Within (1 mile north), Beansheaf Farm (1 mile south-west) and Burghfield Bridge (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Caversham (3 miles north-east), Shinfield (4 miles south-east), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (3 miles north-east), Whitley Wood (3 miles south-east) and Sonning Common (5 miles north). Being one of Reading’s larger places, Horncastle sees plenty of our work.
Near you in Horncastle
Around Horncastle, we work in homes near Prospect School, Calcot Park and The Happy Prospect pub and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Kennet Valley Primary School (less than half a mile south), Church of St Michael (0.5 miles north-west) and Elvian School (1.1 miles east). For rail, the closest station is Reading West station, roughly 1.6 miles north-east. A little further out are Battle Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and Broad Street Mall (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and South Lake.
What we are called out for in Horncastle
Stone resin trays are rigid, so they crack rather than bend if the floor beneath them isn’t flat and fully supported. Movement in a timber floor has the same effect.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Damage around the waste
- Scratches in the surface
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- A crack across the base
What your quote should include
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What happens if they find more damage
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
