County Durham · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Lowes Barn, County Durham
Our repair technicians come to Lowes Barn for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
- A damaged area around the waste
Repair or replace: which is better?
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. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why us?
- Colour-matched on site
- We leave the room as we found it
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- One price list for the entire UK
Take a look at our full price list.
Shower tray repair in Lowes Barn without replacing anything
You don’t always need a new tray. If it’s firmly supported, we can repair it where it is, saving you the cost and mess of a new one. Our technicians work on cast iron, ceramic and enamelled steel, and common reasons people get in touch are snagging damage in a new bathroom and chipped corners or rims.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- Lowes Barn (DH1, DH7)
- County
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Lowes Barn and nearby
Lowes Barn is about 1 mile south-west of Durham, in County Durham. Jobs in Lowes Barn are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Lowes Barn is one of 329 towns and villages in County Durham we cover. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 16 miles away.
Here we cover the DH1 and DH7 postcode area. From Clay Lane, South Road and Ellam Avenue or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Lowes Barn: Neville's Cross (1 mile north), Crossgate (1 mile north-east), Elvet (1 mile north-east), Houghall (1 mile south-east) and Durham (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Consett (12 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (10 miles south), Bishop Auckland (9 miles south-west), Spennymoor (4 miles south), Seaham (11 miles north-east) and Chester-le-Street (6 miles north).
Around Lowes Barn
We visit homes around Chorister School, Old Durham Gardens and Durham University Library and Collections and the streets around them. Also close by are Neville's Cross Primary School (0.5 miles north), St John's Neville's Cross (0.5 miles north), Duke of Wellington pub (less than half a mile north) and Durham Johnston Comprehensive School (1 mile north). The closest station to Lowes Barn is Durham station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include County Hospital (1 mile north) and The Gates Shopping Centre (1 mile north-east).
- Local facilities include Broom (1.3 miles north-west)
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Lowes Barn questions
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
What areas do you cover?
We cover the whole UK, including Lowes Barn and the rest of County Durham. Just include your postcode and we’ll offer you dates.
Can a stained tray be refinished?
Yes. We can resurface the whole tray for a fresh finish.
How long does it take to cure?
We’ll give you the curing time on the day, typically the next day.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Do you redo the sealant?
We can. After a repair is a good time to reseal.
Aftercare tips
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
- Use the extractor fan
- Replace failing sealant promptly
- Rinse away soap after showering
Keep an eye on the sealant, and replace it when it splits or goes black.
A tray that moves underfoot needs looking at, before it cracks or gets worse.
What shower tray repair costs
Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- What kind of damage it is
- How hard the colour is to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
How to get a fixed price
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The material, if you know it
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One picture of the entire shower tray
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
What we do, step by step
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. Allow a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- We check the tray for movement first.
- We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
- Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
- The repair is shaped, colour matched and finished.
- It’s left to cure, typically until the following day.
How to prepare
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Ensure the area is dry
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
If you’re in Lowes Barn and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
Landlord and trade work in Lowes Barn
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.
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What we can’t put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
- A tray broken in more than one place
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
- Acrylic
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
