County Durham · England
Shower Tray Repair in Lanehead
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing in Lanehead, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage from a refit or building work
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
Different materials, different repairs
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Exposed metal can rust, so it’s worth repairing early.
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
About our shower tray repair in Lanehead
If the entire tray looks tired, we can resurface it, giving it a fresh, even finish. If you’re dealing with snagging damage in a new bathroom and a crack across the base, we can generally put it right.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Lanehead (DL13)
- County
- County Durham
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Once we’re through the door, 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.
- The damaged area, or the whole tray, is cleaned and prepared.
- 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 following day, you can use the shower.
Before we arrive
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Clear the area around the damage
Ask for a price
To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
When a repair isn’t the answer
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Leaking waste fittings
- A tray broken in more than one place
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Lanehead
- Enamelled steel
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
- Ceramic
When to call us in Lanehead
A tired-looking tray is frequently the result of years of cleaning: abrasive pads, strong chemicals and limescale strip the surface finish.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
- A cracked shower tray
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
What your quote should include
- How to care for the finish
- What preparation is included
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
Why repair rather than replace?
The tray itself may not cost much, but the work around it does: removing the screen, breaking out tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. Repairing it takes one visit. Prices start from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Lanehead
- Same prices wherever you are
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Read our prices page.
Your questions about shower tray repair in Lanehead
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Lanehead.
How long before I can shower?
We will give you the curing time on the day, generally the following day.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Are there extra charges for Lanehead?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Which areas do you work in?
We work UK-wide. Prices do not change with location.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. If there’s more, we’ll tell you before starting.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Landlord and trade work in Lanehead
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
If you manage property in Lanehead, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
How to look after the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
- Replace failing sealant promptly
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
Avoid abrasive pads and strong descalers. A soft cloth and washing-up liquid do the job.
A small crack lets in a little water every time you shower, and over months that can rot the floor. An early repair is far cheaper than floor repairs.
Nearby places to Lanehead
What else we do in Lanehead
About Lanehead
Lanehead is about 17 miles west of Consett, in County Durham. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Our technicians cover 329 places in County Durham. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 28 miles away.
We work across the DL13 postcode area and the streets around it. We also travel to Heatherycleugh (1 mile south-east), Wearhead (2 miles south-east), West Blackdene (2 miles south-east), Ireshopeburn (2 miles south-east) and St John's Chapel (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Wolsingham (15 miles east), Stanhope (10 miles east), Castleside (15 miles east) and Middleton-in-Teesdale (12 miles south-east).
Around Lanehead
Around Lanehead, we work in homes near St Thomas' Church and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Weardale Museum (2.6 miles south-east).
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. What matters most is:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material
- Unusual colours or finishes
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Send photos for a quote
You can normally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Any details about the material
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
If you are in Lanehead and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
