Lancashire · England
Shower Tray Repair for Howick Cross homes
We travel to Howick Cross for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
Shower tray repair in Howick Cross without replacing anything
You do not always need a new tray. If it’s solid underneath, it can typically be repaired in place, which is far less work than a replacement. If you are dealing with a tray that flexes and chips or cracks by the plughole, we can help, on cast iron, enamelled steel and stone resin alike.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Howick Cross (PR1, PR4)
- County
- Lancashire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Do you need shower tray repair in Howick Cross?
Trays crack mainly because they move: without a solid, level base underneath, every shower puts strain on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- A crack across the base
- A damaged area around the waste
- Scratches in the surface
- Chips caused during fitting
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How your room will be protected
- Who will actually do the work
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
How we price shower tray repair
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. What matters most is:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material
- What kind of damage it is
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking.
How to get a fixed quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- The material, if you know it
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say right away if a repair is the right fix.
What we can’t put right
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Trays cracked in several places
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Howick Cross
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
- Ceramic
Covering Howick Cross
Howick Cross is about 1 mile west of Penwortham, in Lancashire. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. We work in 482 places across Lancashire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Liverpool, about 24 miles away.
All of PR1 and PR4 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Lindle Lane, Moor Avenue and Liverpool Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also travel to Hutton (1 mile south-west), Penwortham (1 mile east), White Stake (1 mile south-east), New Longton (1 mile south) and Larches (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Preston (3 miles north-east), Chorley (8 miles south-east), Lytham St Anne's (10 miles west), Bamber Bridge (4 miles east), Leyland (4 miles south-east) and Fulwood (3 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Howick Cross
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to All Saints Church, All Hallows Catholic High School and Ashton Park. Other local landmarks include Penwortham Priory Academy (0.7 miles north-east), Howick Church Endowed Primary School (within half a mile south) and Fleece Inn And Attached Cottage And Workshop (1 mile north-east). The closest station to Howick Cross is Preston station, about 2 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Preston Royal Infirmary (2.9 miles north-east) and Tulketh (2.1 miles north-east).
Aftercare tips
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Rinse away soap after showering
- Check the seal every few months
- Don’t ignore a tray that flexes
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
Check the silicone around the tray every few months, and replace it when it splits or goes black.
Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water may be getting under the tray, where it causes damage you cannot see.
What we do, step by step
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
- Next we clean and prepare the tray.
- We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
- We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the whole tray.
- We leave it to cure; the shower is normally usable the next day.
How to prepare
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Get a quote
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
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Questions from Howick Cross
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Normally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
What information do you need?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Is there a call-out fee?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Can I keep using a cracked tray?
It’s best to stop using it until it’s checked, because water may be getting underneath.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a tray typically means refitting the screen, retiling and resealing. Repairing it avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Howick Cross
- We leave the room as we found it
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Take a look at our pricing.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Places near Howick Cross
What else we do in Howick Cross
For landlords and businesses
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
