Bradford · England
Shower Tray Repair for Old Dolphin homes
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing at your home in Old Dolphin, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage around the waste
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
Common problems we fix in Old Dolphin
Dull and stained trays are usually down to cleaning: abrasive pads, strong chemicals and limescale wear the finish away.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Cracks running from the waste
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- Chips on the edges
Questions to ask before booking
- How the room is protected while they work
- How the colour is matched
- What preparation is included
- Aftercare advice
How we handle shower tray repair in Old Dolphin
We repair cracks, chips and scratches in stone resin, acrylic and ceramic trays, and worn trays can be resurfaced completely. The tray stays in place, so the screen and tiling stay as they are. We regularly repair stone resin, ceramic and acrylic, and people most frequently call us about a tray that creaks or moves underfoot and a cracked shower tray.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Old Dolphin as everywhere else we work.
- Where
- Old Dolphin (BD13, BD6, BD14)
- Area hub
- Bradford
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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Different materials, different repairs
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are popular because they’re rigid and low-profile. They need a flat, solid base, and repairs are matched to the gel coat.
Repair or replace in Old Dolphin?
Replacing a tray generally means refitting the screen, retiling and resealing. A repair leaves all of that untouched, at a fraction of the cost. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Old Dolphin
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- We leave the room as we found it
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Read our pricing.
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off the tray. A soft cloth and washing-up liquid do the job.
Act on split sealant early. Water gets behind and under the tray and can cause damage underneath.
How the visit works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. Allow a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface.
- We check the tray for movement first.
- 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, usually until the day after.
How to prepare
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Getting a price
If you’re in Old Dolphin and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Advice
Covering Old Dolphin
Old Dolphin is about 1 mile east of Queensbury, in Bradford. From the centre of Old Dolphin to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover all 140 towns and villages across Bradford. Our jobs stretch from Old Dolphin to Leeds (about 12 miles away).
Here we cover the BD13, BD6 and BD14 postcode area. You’ll find streets such as Back Lane, Chapel Lane and Highgate Road, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Old Dolphin: Clayton Heights (1 mile east), Clayton (1 mile north-east), Queensbury (1 mile west), Pepper Hill (1 mile south) and West Scholes (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bradford (3 miles north-east), Keighley (8 miles north-west), Bingley (5 miles north), Shipley (5 miles north-east), Baildon (6 miles north-east) and Ilkley (11 miles north).
Around Old Dolphin
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Old Dolphin Public House, Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College and Stocks Lane Primary School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Queensbury Academy (1 mile south-west) and Church of St John the Baptist (0.9 miles north). For rail, the closest station is Low Moor station, about 3.3 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Kirkgate Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-east) and Westwood Park Community Hospital (0.5 miles east). For a walk, there is Heaton Reservoir Nature Reserve.
What we cannot put right
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- Leaking waste fittings
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
DIY kit or professional repair?
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 often lifts.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
FAQs for Old Dolphin
When can I use the shower again?
Usually the day after. We will tell you the exact time when we finish.
Can a stained tray be refinished?
Yes. The whole tray can be resurfaced without removing it.
When can you do it?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. If photos don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Bradford.
Can I keep using a cracked tray?
Only if you’re sure it isn’t leaking. Look for damp or stains below.
Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?
In most cases. A tray that moves needs its support sorting before the repair.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Old Dolphin
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Old Dolphin as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
