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Shower tray repair & resurfacing in North End, Cumbria

Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing at your home in North End, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A damaged area around the waste
  • Cracks running from the waste
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair near North End

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Stone resin

Stone resin trays are heavy and rigid with a gel-coat finish. They crack if the base is not fully supported, and chips are filled and matched to the surface.

Ceramic

Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.

Shower tray repair in North End, done in place

If the entire tray looks tired, we can resurface it, giving it a fresh, even finish without removing the screen or tiles. Typical jobs include a cracked shower tray and edge chips from dropped bottles, on stone resin, ceramic and enamelled steel.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will sort it.

Area
North End (CA5)
Region
Cumbria
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Stained shower tray resurfaced to clean white, before and after

Looking after it afterwards

Aftercare is simple:

  • Report any creaking or movement early
  • Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
  • Stick to gentle cleaners
  • Rinse away soap after showering

Avoid abrasive pads and strong descalers. A soft cloth and washing-up liquid do the job.

Do not keep using a cracked tray. Water can get through to the floor and walls, where it causes damage you can’t see.

Landlord and trade work in North End

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

Your questions about shower tray repair in North End

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.

When can I use the shower again?

You’ll get the exact time when we finish, typically the day after.

How do I get a price for shower tray repair in North End?

Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your CA5 postcode.

Can you quote from photos?

Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.

Is there any odour?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It clears as the materials cure.

Do you work in North End?

Yes. We work across the UK and travel to North End and the rest of Cumbria. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

How do I book?

Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole shower tray and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

Signs you need shower tray repair in North End

Trays fitted on timber floors can crack if the floor moves, especially if the tray wasn’t bedded properly. On solid floors, cracks typically point to an uneven base.

Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:

  • Chips on the edges
  • A crack across the base
  • Scuffs and light scratches
  • Movement when you stand on it

What to look for in a quote

  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • How the colour is matched
  • Aftercare advice

Choosing a repair company

Honest limits

We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:

  • A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
  • Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
  • Multiple cracks across the tray

If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.

Materials we work on in North End

  • Enamelled steel
  • Stone resin
  • Cast iron
  • Acrylic
  • Ceramic

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
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • The size and number of damaged areas

What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.

How to get a fixed quote

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:

  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • One picture of the entire shower tray
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole shower tray, we can price the job without visiting.

Why repair rather than replace?

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. Prices start from £95. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.

Why us?

  • We leave the room as we found it
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • Nothing taken out or refitted

See our full price list.

What we do, step by step

From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.

  1. First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
  2. The damaged area, or the whole tray, is cleaned and prepared.
  3. Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
  4. We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
  5. Once cured, normally by the next day, you can use the shower.

Preparing for the visit

  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area

Get a quote

There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.

Get a free quote

Advice

North End and the surrounding area

North End is about 5 miles north-west of Carlisle, in Cumbria. Anywhere in CA5, we carry out the work at your property. We work in 438 places in Cumbria, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 56 miles away.

Jobs in CA5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on Milton Lane, Station Road and Kings View. If you are just outside North End, we cover Burgh-by-Sands (1 mile south), Moorhouse (2 miles south), Thurstonfield (2 miles south), Kirkbampton (2 miles south-west) and Cargo (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Carlisle (5 miles south-east), Currock (6 miles south-east), Raffles (4 miles south-east), Botcherby (6 miles south-east), Morton (5 miles south-east) and Wigton (8 miles south-west).

Near you in North End

Our customers here include homes close to Burgh by Sands School, St Michael's Church and The Greyhound Inn and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Cumberland Infirmary (4.2 miles south-east) and Burgh by Sands Castle (0.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Thurstonfield Lough.

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