Sunderland · England
Shower Tray Repair in Houghton-le-Spring
Damaged shower tray in Houghton-le-Spring? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage around the waste
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
How we handle shower tray repair in Houghton-le-Spring
You do not always need a new tray. If it’s solid underneath, it can generally be repaired in place, saving you the cost and mess of a new one. Our technicians work on cast iron, enamelled steel and ceramic, and common reasons people contact us are chips on the edges and movement when you stand on it.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Houghton-le-Spring (DH4, DH5)
- Area hub
- Sunderland
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Houghton-le-Spring: your questions answered
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Are there extra charges for Houghton-le-Spring?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
How long does it take to cure?
Normally the following day. We’ll tell you the exact time when we finish.
Can I keep using a cracked tray?
Only if you are sure it is not leaking. Check the ceiling below for damp.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed price. You are under no obligation.
Honest limits
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Trays cracked in several places
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
- Leaking waste fittings
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
Landlord and trade work in Houghton-le-Spring
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Houghton-le-Spring use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Stone resin
Stone resin is a dense, rigid material with a smooth gel coat. Poor support underneath leads to cracks, and chips can be filled and matched.
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
Looking after it afterwards
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Use the extractor fan
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the tray
- Replace failing sealant promptly
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
Rinse the tray down after showering, use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, and keep the sealant in good condition so water cannot get underneath.
A small crack lets in a little water every time you shower, and over months that can rot the floor. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.
About Houghton-le-Spring
Houghton-le-Spring is about 4 miles south-east of Washington, in Sunderland. Customers in Houghton-le-Spring get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Our technicians cover all 75 towns and villages in Sunderland, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 12 miles away.
We work across DH4 and DH5. Local streets include Station Road, Stevenson Street and Thackeray Street, all of which we cover. You’ll find Houghton-le-Spring on the A182 and A690, so it’s easy for us to reach. If you are just outside Houghton-le-Spring, we cover High Dubmire (1 mile west), Chilton Moor (1 mile west), Newbottle (1 mile north), Fence Houses (1 mile west) and East Rainton (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Sunderland (5 miles north-east), Washington (4 miles north-west), Sunniside (6 miles north-east), Fulwell (7 miles north-east), Hendon (6 miles north-east) and Ford (5 miles north-east). Houghton-le-Spring is one of the larger places we cover in Sunderland.
Local landmarks in Houghton-le-Spring
In Houghton-le-Spring, that means homes near Kepier School, The Old Mill Public House and Bernard Gilpin Primary School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Houghton-le-Spring Rectory park (under half a mile east) and St Michael and All Angels Church (under half a mile east). Houghton-le-Spring’s nearest station is Chester-Le-Street station, roughly 4.2 miles west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Chester Le Street Hospital (4.1 miles west) and East and Middle Herrington (2.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Houghton-le-Spring includes Warden Law and WWT Washington.
What happens on the day
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
- We clean and prepare the damaged area or the whole tray.
- We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
- We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
- Once cured, typically by the day after, you can use the shower.
Before we arrive
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Get a quote
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
Do you need shower tray repair in Houghton-le-Spring?
On timber floors, movement can crack a tray, especially if the tray wasn’t bedded properly. On solid floors, cracks typically point to an uneven base.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- Chips on the edges
- Scratches in the surface
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
What to look for in a quote
- How to care for the finish
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- What prep work is covered
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
What shower tray repair costs
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Access to the area
- What kind of damage it is
- The material and finish
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Quotes from your photos
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Where you are, by postcode
- One picture of the entire shower tray
Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your DH4 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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Repairing versus replacing in Houghton-le-Spring
The tray itself may not cost much, but the work around it does: taking out the enclosure, tiling and resealing. A repair is one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why us?
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Fixed prices from your photos
- One visit for most repairs
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
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