Derbyshire · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Mercaston, Derbyshire
Problem with your shower tray in Mercaston? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack across the base
- Chips on the edges
About our shower tray repair in Mercaston
Every crack has a cause, and we find it first. If the tray moves, the support is fixed or flagged before we repair it, so the repair lasts. Our technicians work on cast iron, ceramic and stone resin, and people most often call us about a dull, stained or worn surface and cracks running from the waste.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Mercaston and across Derbyshire.
- Area
- Mercaston (DE6)
- County
- Derbyshire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Mercaston
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- Access to the area
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material and finish
- How many items we do on one visit
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Getting a price from photos
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Where you are, by postcode
- A wider photo showing the whole shower tray
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. Impacts can chip or crack them, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Mercaston and nearby
Mercaston is about 6 miles south-west of Belper, in Derbyshire. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Mercaston is one of 532 places in Derbyshire we cover. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 37 miles away.
Our repair technicians cover all of the DE6 postcode area. Neighbouring places we cover include Brailsford (1 mile south-west), Brailsford Green (1 mile south-west), Commonside (2 miles west), Ednaston (2 miles west) and Shirley (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Swadlincote (14 miles south), Ilkeston (12 miles east), Long Eaton (15 miles south-east), Belper (6 miles north-east), Heanor (11 miles east) and Ripley (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Mercaston
In Mercaston, that means homes near Mugginton CofE Primary School and Church of All Saints, among other places. The closest station to Mercaston is Duffield station, about 4.9 miles east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Babington Hospital (5.4 miles north-east) and Mackworth Castle (4.2 miles south-east).
What happens on the day
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
- The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
- We refinish the surface to match the tray.
- We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Open a window if you can
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 to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
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Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Do not ignore a tray that flexes
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Rinse away soap after showering
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
Rinse the tray after use, clean with mild cleaners, and keep an eye on the sealant so water cannot get underneath.
Do not keep using a cracked tray. Water can get through to the floor and walls, where it causes damage you can’t see.
Your questions about shower tray repair in Mercaston
Is a cracked shower tray safe to use?
It’s best to stop using it until it’s checked, because water may be getting underneath.
Can you fix a cracked tray?
In most cases. If the tray moves, the support needs fixing first.
What areas do you cover?
All of Derbyshire, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
Do you redo the sealant?
Yes. We can repair and reseal on the same visit.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Nearby places to Mercaston
What else we do in Mercaston
What a repair cannot fix
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- A tray broken in more than one place
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
Landlord and trade work in Mercaston
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Mercaston use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Repair or replace: which is better?
When the tray is firm and dry underneath, repair is the obvious choice. If water has damaged the floor, or the tray is cracked in several places, a new tray may be better. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why us?
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Normally one visit, start to finish
Take a look at our pricing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
