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Shower Tray Repair for Kip Hill homes
Local shower tray repair for Kip Hill: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
Shower tray repair at your home in Kip Hill
We check the tray before repairing it: if it flexes underfoot, the cause needs sorting before any repair, or the crack will come back. We will tell you if that is the case. Common call-outs are for cracks running from the waste and movement when you stand on it, across acrylic, ceramic and cast iron.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Where
- Kip Hill (DH9, DL16)
- County
- County Durham
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
A new shower tray frequently means a new enclosure fitting, new tiling and new sealant. A repair leaves all of that untouched, at a fraction of the cost. Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
What you get with us
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Everything repaired in place
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- No extra charge for your area
See our prices page.
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What we are called out for in Kip Hill
A tired-looking tray is often the result of years of cleaning: abrasive pads, strong chemicals and limescale strip the surface finish.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- Movement when you stand on it
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- Scuffs and light scratches
Before booking anyone
- How the colour is matched
- What prep work is covered
- How to look after the finish
- How the room is protected while they work
Kip Hill questions
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
How do I book?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
What happens after I send photos?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
What happens on the day
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray.
- We ensure the tray doesn’t flex and look for the cause of any crack.
- The damaged area, or the entire tray, is cleaned and prepared.
- Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
- We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the whole tray.
- The tray is left to cure and can usually be used the day after.
How to prepare
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
There is no need for us to visit first. 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 price.
Related advice
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are rigid and slim. They need a flat, solid base, and we match repairs to the surface finish.
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
What a repair cannot fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
- A tray broken in more than one place
- Leaking waste fittings
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
Aftercare tips
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
- Get a moving tray checked
- Use the extractor fan
Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off the tray. Warm water and a mild detergent is enough.
Do not keep using a cracked tray. Water can get through to the floor and walls, and the damage below isn’t visible.
Where we work around Kip Hill
Kip Hill is about 1 mile north of Stanley, in County Durham. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Kip Hill is one of 329 places in County Durham where we work. We work right across the region, from Kip Hill to Newcastle upon Tyne (8 miles away).
Jobs in DH9 and DL16 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on View Lane, Wylam Road and Quarry Road. Kip Hill sits on or near the A6076, which makes travel easy. Nearby, we also work in Stanley (1 mile south), No Place (1 mile south-east), Beamish (2 miles east), High Forge (2 miles east) and West Pelton (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Durham (8 miles south-east), Consett (6 miles west), Spennymoor (13 miles south), Seaham (14 miles east), Chester-le-Street (5 miles east) and Crook (12 miles south).
Around Kip Hill
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Andrew, North Durham Academy and Shield Row Primary School, among other places. You will also find Imperial Hotel (0.9 miles south-west) and Tanfield School (0.8 miles west). The nearest railway station is Chester-Le-Street station, about 4.7 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Dunston Hill Hospital (4.7 miles north).
What affects the price in Kip Hill
Repairs from £95. There is no charge for travel to Kip Hill. The price depends on:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What the surface is made of
- How many items we do on one visit
- How hard the colour is to match
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Send pictures for a quote
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Details of any past repairs
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any details about the material
- One picture of the entire shower tray
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
