Leicester · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Leicester Forest East, Leicester
Our technicians come to Leicester Forest East for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
When a repair is not the answer
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- A tray broken in more than one place
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- A tray that moves underfoot
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
- Acrylic
Shower tray repair in Leicester Forest East, done in place
We repair a lot of shower trays. Chipped edges, cracks and worn finishes are all things we fix in place. We regularly repair cast iron, acrylic and ceramic, and people most often call us about scratches from cleaning or grit and a tray that flexes.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after the visit.
- Location
- Leicester Forest East (LE3, LE19)
- County
- Leicester
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Leicester Forest East
Leicester Forest East is about 4 miles west of Leicester, in Leicester. From the centre of Leicester Forest East to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in 35 places across Leicester, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 30 miles away.
Jobs in LE3 and LE19 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Forest House Lane, Excalibur Close and Acacia Close. If you’re just outside Leicester Forest East, we cover Kirby Muxloe (1 mile north-west), Leicester Forest West (2 miles west), Glenfield (2 miles north), Ratby (2 miles north-west) and Newtown Unthank (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Leicester (4 miles east), Oadby (6 miles east), St Matthew's (4 miles east), Spinney Hills (5 miles east), Belgrave (5 miles north-east) and Birstall (6 miles north-east). Leicester Forest East is among the bigger towns we cover in Leicester.
What’s near Leicester Forest East
We visit homes around Stafford Leys Community Primary School, Kirby Frith Nature Reserve and The Winstanley School. For rail, the closest station is Narborough station, about 3.3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Fosse Shopping Park (2.2 miles south-east) and Glenfield Hospital (3 miles north-east). Not far away are Sheet Hedges Wood and Croft Hill.
Keeping it looking good
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Stick to gentle cleaners
Keep an eye on the sealant, and reseal when it starts to fail.
Every shower forces a little water into a crack, and over months that can rot the floor. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.
Repairs by material
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. Impacts can chip or crack them, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
Acrylic
Acrylic-capped trays are lighter, so good support matters. Cracks and scratches can be repaired.
When to call us in Leicester Forest East
Trays crack mainly because they move: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, it flexes each time someone stands on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- Chips caused during fitting
- Scuffs and light scratches
What your quote should include
- How the room is protected while they work
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How soon you can use it again
Leicester Forest East: your questions answered
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
How long before I can shower?
You’ll get the exact time when we finish.
Do you reseal the tray as well?
Yes, if you’d like us to. It’s a good time to replace old sealant.
Can you make an old tray look new?
Yes. A full resurface makes a tired tray look fresh.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
What does shower tray repair cost?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire shower tray and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Should you replace it?
When the tray is firm and dry underneath, repair is the obvious choice. If the floor is damaged or the tray is badly cracked, replacement may make more sense. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Leicester Forest East
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- No extra charge for your area
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
See our pricing.
What shower tray repair costs
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The colour and finish to match
- The material
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Getting a price from pictures
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- Any details about the material
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say straight away whether it can be repaired.
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For landlords and businesses
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
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’ll take it from there. Most visits take a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface.
- First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
- Next we clean and prepare the tray.
- We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
- We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
- The tray is left to cure and can usually be used the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Open a window if you can
Getting a price
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
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