Derbyshire · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Lea, Derbyshire
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for householders, landlords and businesses in Lea. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and light scratches
- A cracked shower tray
Shower tray repair at your home in Lea
We repair cracks, chips and scratches in stone resin, acrylic and ceramic trays, and worn trays can be resurfaced completely. Nothing is taken out, so the enclosure and tiles are not disturbed. Whether it’s a cracked shower tray and scuffs and light scratches, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Where
- Lea (DE4)
- Region
- Derbyshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
How it works
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, tidy-up included.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Any sealant in the way is cut out.
- The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
- The surface is refinished to match.
- We clean up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
How to get a price
If you are in Lea and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Advice
Landlord and trade work in Lea
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
How to care for the repair
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Check the seal every few months
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the tray
Rinse the tray after use, use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, and keep the sealant in good condition so water can’t 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.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a tray normally involves taking out the enclosure and tiles, preparing a new base and tiling again. Repairing or resurfacing the tray leaves all of that alone. Prices start from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Lea
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Work done at your home or business
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Normally one visit, start to finish
Take a look at our pricing.
Lea: your questions answered
Do you hold any accreditations?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
How do I book?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
How long before I can shower?
Normally by the following day. We’ll tell you the exact time when we finish.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
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.
Covering Lea
Lea is about 6 miles north of Belper, in Derbyshire. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Lea is one of 532 places in Derbyshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Manchester, about 38 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: DE4. From Lea Main Road, Sledgegate Lane and Shelford Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also travel to Dethick (1 mile north), Holloway (1 mile south), High Peak Junction (1 mile south-west), Riber (1 mile north-west) and Tansley (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Chesterfield (9 miles north), Ilkeston (13 miles south-east), Belper (6 miles south), Heanor (10 miles south-east), Dronfield (13 miles north) and Ripley (6 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Lea
Our customers here include homes close to St John the Baptist's Church, Highfields School and The Jug and Glass Public House, among other places. Lea’s nearest station is Cromford station, about 1.5 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Whitworth Hospital (3.7 miles north-west) and Willersley Castle (1.9 miles west). Open spaces near Lea include Alport Height and Wyver Lane Nature Reserve.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic-capped trays are lighter, so a firm base is essential. We repair cracks and scratches.
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.
Do you need shower tray repair in Lea?
On timber floors, movement can crack a tray, especially if the tray wasn’t bedded properly. On concrete, an uneven base is the usual cause.
Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Damage from a refit or building work
- Damage around the waste
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- Cracks running from the waste
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What aftercare is recommended
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Who turns up on the day
Other services in Lea
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- Leaking waste fittings
- Trays cracked in several places
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Lea
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
- Cast iron
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
