Leicestershire · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Kilby, Leicestershire
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Kilby. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- A damaged area around the waste
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
Shower tray repair in Kilby without replacing anything
The first thing we do is check the tray: if it flexes underfoot, the cause needs sorting before any repair, otherwise any crack returns. We’ll explain what we find. We regularly repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic, and common reasons people contact us are a tray that creaks or moves underfoot and scratches from cleaning or grit.
You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Kilby (LE18)
- Area hub
- Leicestershire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Keeping it looking good
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
- Ventilate the room after showers
- Rinse the tray after each shower
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the tray
Check the silicone around the tray every few months, and replace it when it splits or goes black.
Do not keep using a cracked tray. Water may be getting under the tray, and the damage below is not visible.
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About Kilby
Kilby is about 2 miles south-east of Wigston, in Leicestershire. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Our repair technicians cover 287 places across Leicestershire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Kilby to Birmingham (34 miles away).
Jobs in LE18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on Main Street, Breton Close and River Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Kilby: Wistow (1 mile east), Newton Harcourt (2 miles north-east), Arnesby (2 miles south), Fleckney (2 miles south-east) and Shearsby (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Hinckley (12 miles west), Syston (10 miles north), Lutterworth (8 miles south-west), Blaby (4 miles west), Broughton Astley (6 miles west) and Earl Shilton (10 miles west).
Local landmarks in Kilby
Our clients here include homes close to Abington Academy, Church of St Mary Magdalene and The Dog And Gun Public House and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is South Wigston station, roughly 2.8 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Wigston Folk Museum (1.8 miles north) and Kibworth Harcourt Castle (3.8 miles east).
What shower tray repair costs
Repairs from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Kilby. The price depends on:
- How hard the colour is to match
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Send photos for a quote
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- The material, if you know it
- Natural light rather than flash
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Common problems we fix in Kilby
Most cracked trays are trays that flex: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, it flexes each time someone stands on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- A crack across the base
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- Movement when you stand on it
- Scuffs and light scratches
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How to care for the finish
- When it can be used again
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a tray typically means refitting the screen, retiling and resealing. A repair leaves all of that untouched, at a fraction of the cost. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Kilby
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- One price list for the whole UK
- One visit for most repairs
Read our full price list.
What we do, step by step
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. Once we are there, the work takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface in most cases. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- We check the tray for movement first.
- The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
- We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
- We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
- It’s left to cure, usually until the following day.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking or access
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the shower tray, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Related advice
What we can’t put right
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Stone resin
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Acrylic
Landlords, agents and businesses in Kilby
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Questions from Kilby
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.
Is it OK to use a cracked tray?
It’s best to stop using it until it’s checked, in case water is getting through.
Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?
Typically, if the tray is firmly supported. We reinforce the crack, fill it and refinish the surface.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you’ll get one combined price.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Do you reseal the tray as well?
Yes. We can repair and reseal on the same visit.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
