County Durham · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Merrington Lane, County Durham
Our repair technicians come to Merrington Lane 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
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Shower tray repair in Merrington Lane without replacing anything
Shower tray repairs are one of our most common jobs. Chips by the waste, cracks across the base and dull, stained surfaces are all things we fix in place. Whether it’s a dull, stained or worn surface and damage around the waste, we can help, whatever the material.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Where
- Merrington Lane (DL16, DL17)
- Region
- County Durham
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Merrington Lane
What else we do in Merrington Lane
Repair or replace in Merrington Lane?
The tray is normally the last thing fitted and the first thing tiled up to, so replacing one disturbs a lot around it. A repair keeps everything as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why book with us
- No need to remove anything
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- No extra charge for your area
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
See our full price list.
What happens on the day
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- First, we check whether the tray moves.
- We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
- We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
- The repair is shaped, colour matched and finished.
- It’s left to cure, normally until the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
Where we work around Merrington Lane
Merrington Lane is about 1 mile south-east of Spennymoor, in County Durham. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in 329 places in County Durham. Our jobs stretch from Merrington Lane to Newcastle upon Tyne (20 miles away).
We cover every part of DL16 and DL17. Local streets include Eden Road, Bell Road and Moore Road, and we cover them all. With the A688 close by, Merrington Lane is simple for us to get to. We also travel to North Close (1 mile south), Kirk Merrington (1 mile south), Dean Bank (1 mile east), Ferryhill (2 miles east) and Chilton (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Durham (6 miles north), Consett (15 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (5 miles south), Bishop Auckland (5 miles south-west), Seaham (14 miles north-east) and Chester-le-Street (11 miles north).
Around Merrington Lane
Typical jobs here are in homes near Whitworth Park Academy, Whitworth Park School and North Park Primary School. Nearby too are Church of St Andrew (0.5 miles north) and Whitworth Hall Country Park (1.9 miles north-west). The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland station, roughly 4.3 miles south-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Spanish Gallery (3.9 miles south-west) and Bishop Auckland Hospital (4.4 miles south-west).
For landlords and businesses
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we will arrange it.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
When to call us in Merrington Lane
Most cracked trays are trays that flex: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, it flexes each time someone stands on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- Chips on the edges
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
Questions to ask before booking
- How to care for the finish
- How long it needs to cure
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How much damage there is
- How hard the colour is to match
A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Send pictures for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Something in shot to show the size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Where you are, by postcode
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire shower tray, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
What a repair cannot fix
We won’t take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- A tray broken in more than one place
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- A tray that moves underfoot
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
How to look after the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
- Don’t ignore a tray that flexes
- Rinse away soap after showering
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
Store heavy bottles on a shelf, not on the tray, so they cannot be knocked over.
Failed sealant around a tray should be replaced quickly. It lets water behind the tray and can damage the floor below.
Merrington Lane: your questions answered
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
What does shower tray repair cost?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
