Cumbria · England

Shower Tray Repair in Leece

Our technicians come to Leece for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A damaged area around the waste
  • A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need shower tray repair in Leece?

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Enamelled steel

Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so it’s worth repairing early.

Ceramic

Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.

Shower tray repair at your home in Leece

Most tray damage can be repaired in place, from a chip by the waste to a crack across the base. The colour and finish are matched so the repair blends in. Whether it’s chips or cracks by the plughole and chipped corners or rims, we can help.

All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee.

Area
Leece (LA12)
Region
Cumbria
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Discoloured square shower tray restored with a new white finish

What we cannot put right

A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:

  • Plumbing leaks under the tray
  • A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
  • Multiple cracks across the tray

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.

Materials we work on in Leece

  • Ceramic
  • Enamelled steel
  • Acrylic
  • Cast iron
  • Stone resin

Our work in Leece

Leece is about 3 miles east of Barrow-in-Furness, in Cumbria. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our repair technicians cover all 438 towns and villages across Cumbria, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Liverpool, about 50 miles away.

Postcode districts we cover here: LA12. Local streets include Hard Knotts Lane, Flower Street and Kiln Lane. Other places close to Leece include Downfield (1 mile south-east), Dendron (1 mile north), Stank (1 mile north-west), Gleaston (1 mile north-east) and Newbiggin (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Barrow-in-Furness (3 miles west), Ulverston (6 miles north-east), Hindpool (3 miles west), Dalton-in-Furness (3 miles north), Vickerstown (4 miles west) and Millom (8 miles north-west).

What’s near Leece

Typical jobs here are in homes near Barrow-in-Furness Sixth Form College, Crofters Public House and Church of St Matthew, among other places. Leece’s nearest station is Roose station, roughly 1.5 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Furness Abbey Museum (2.2 miles north-west) and Furness General Hospital (2.5 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s North Walney and Urswick Tarn.

Map of Leece © OpenStreetMap contributors

Leece questions

Do you cover Leece?

Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Leece from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.

Is repairing better than replacing?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.

Can pets and children be at home?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.

Will it make a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.

Do you cover the entire of Cumbria?

We work UK-wide. Our prices are the same everywhere.

How do I get a price for shower tray repair in Leece?

Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

For landlords and businesses

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

How to look after the repair

Nothing complicated is needed:

  • Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
  • Keep the bathroom well ventilated
  • Avoid strong descalers and bleach
  • Rinse the tray after each shower

Keep an eye on the sealant, 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 can’t see.

What affects the price in Leece

Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Leece. The price reflects:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • How easy the damage is to reach

A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.

Getting a price from photos

Two or three clear photos are generally enough. Try to include:

  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before

If you are in Leece and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

For a hairline mark somewhere you will 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.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

Do you need shower tray repair in Leece?

The waste is a common starting point for cracks, because that’s where the tray is weakest and the fitting puts pressure on it.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

  • A damaged area around the waste
  • Scratches from cleaning or grit
  • A tray that flexes
  • Chipped corners or rims

Comparing quotes

  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • Who will actually do the work
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • What happens if they find more damage

How to compare quotes

What happens on the day

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Allow a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and how to look after it.

  1. We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
  2. We clean and prepare the damaged area or the entire tray.
  3. We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
  4. We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
  5. We leave it to cure; the shower is typically usable the following day.

How to prepare

  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated
  • Clear the area around the damage

Getting a price

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the shower tray, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

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