Lancashire · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Melling, Lancashire
We travel to Melling for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
- A damaged area around the waste
Common problems we fix in Melling
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. Chips usually come from dropped bottles.
Customers usually contact us about:
- Cracks running from the waste
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- Chips on the edges
Comparing quotes
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What preparation is included
- When it can be used again
Shower tray repair in Melling, done in place
A cracked or chipped shower tray does not always need replacing. If it’s firmly supported, we can repair it where it is, which is far less work than a replacement. Typical jobs include a dull, stained or worn surface and cracks running from the waste, across acrylic, stone resin and ceramic.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Location
- Melling (LA6, LA2)
- Region
- Lancashire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Other services in Melling
DIY kit or professional repair?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. 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.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Get a moving tray checked
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the tray
- Use the extractor fan
Keep an eye on the sealant, and replace it when it splits or goes black.
Don’t keep using a cracked tray. Water can get through to the floor and walls, and the damage below isn’t visible.
Melling and nearby
Melling is about 10 miles north-east of Lancaster, in Lancashire. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Melling and nearby villages, so there’s no workshop to go to. Melling is one of 482 towns and villages in Lancashire we cover. We work right across the region, from Melling to Manchester (about 48 miles away).
Every address in LA6 and LA2 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Melling: Arkholme (1 mile north-west), Tunstall (2 miles north), Gressingham (2 miles south-west), Hornby (2 miles south-west) and Newton (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Lancaster (10 miles south-west), Morecambe (11 miles south-west), Heysham (13 miles south-west), Westfield War Memorial Village (10 miles south-west), Sandylands (12 miles south-west) and Carnforth (6 miles west).
Local landmarks in Melling
Around Melling, we work in homes near Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School, Melling Hall Hotel and St Wilfrid's Church and the streets around them. The closest station to Melling is Wennington station, about 1.3 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Thurland Castle (1.3 miles north-east).
How it works
You do not need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. It usually takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
- We clean and prepare the damaged area or the whole tray.
- Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
- We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the whole tray.
- We leave it to cure; the shower is normally usable the next day.
Before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Getting a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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What a repair can’t fix
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
Melling: your questions answered
Are you a vetted contractor?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Melling included. There’s no extra charge for travel.
What happens next?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can I keep using a cracked tray?
Only if you are sure it isn’t leaking. Look for damp or stains below.
How we price shower tray repair
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- The colour and finish to match
- The material
- The type of damage
- The size and number of damaged areas
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Something in shot to show the size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
What your shower tray is made of matters
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are popular because they’re rigid and low-profile. A flat, solid base is essential, and repairs are matched to the gel coat.
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a tray generally means removing the screen and tiling, preparing a new base and re-tiling. A repair or resurface leaves all of that alone. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Melling
- Colour-matched on site
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- One-year guarantee on every repair
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
