Derbyshire · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Longnor, Derbyshire
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Longnor. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
About our shower tray repair in Longnor
A cracked or chipped shower tray doesn’t always need replacing. If it’s solid underneath, it can usually be repaired in place, saving you the cost and mess of a new one. We’re frequently asked to fix damage from a refit or building work and chips or cracks by the plughole, on ceramic, stone resin and cast iron.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Area
- Longnor (SK17)
- Region
- Derbyshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Any sealant in the way is cut out.
- We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
- The surface is refinished to match.
- We clean up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Ensure the area is dry
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Get a quote
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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Repair or replace in Longnor?
Replacing a tray generally means refitting the screen, retiling and resealing. A repair leaves all of that untouched, at a fraction of the cost. Prices start from £95. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Longnor
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Read our full price list.
Where we work around Longnor
Longnor is about 5 miles south of Buxton, in Derbyshire. Whether you are in the middle of Longnor or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Longnor is one of 532 places in Derbyshire we cover. Our jobs stretch from Longnor to Manchester (25 miles away).
We work across the SK17 postcode area. You will find streets such as High Street, Queen Street and Chapel Street, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Longnor, we cover Sheen (3 miles south-east), Hartington (4 miles south-east), The Raikes (4 miles south-east), Warslow (4 miles south) and Ecton (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Buxton (5 miles north), Matlock (13 miles east), Ashbourne (13 miles south-east), New Mills (14 miles north-west), Chapel-en-le-Frith (10 miles north) and Bakewell (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Longnor
Around Longnor, we work in homes near St Bartholomew's CofE (C) School, The Grapes pub and St Bartholomew's Church, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Buxton Hospital (4.9 miles north). The countryside around Longnor includes Blakemere Pond and Black Brook.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Longnor. The price comes down to:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Longnor. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Getting a price from photos
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One picture of the entire shower tray
For a price in Longnor, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Common problems we fix in Longnor
The waste is a common starting point for cracks, where the tray is cut and the fitting is tightened.
Look out for these signs:
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- A tray that flexes
- Scratches in the surface
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
Before booking anyone
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
What your shower tray is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are rigid and slim. They need a flat, solid base, and we match repairs to the surface finish.
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.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Your questions about shower tray repair in Longnor
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Is there a call-out fee?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Can you fix a cracked tray?
Normally, if the tray is firmly supported. We reinforce the crack, fill it and refinish the surface.
What happens next?
You will get a fixed quote back, normally with dates to choose from. You are under no obligation.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Can you make an old tray look new?
Yes. The entire tray can be resurfaced without removing it.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
How to look after the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the tray
- Rinse the tray after each shower
- Stick to gentle cleaners
- Do not use strong acids or bleach
Store heavy bottles on a shelf, not on the tray, to avoid chips.
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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
