County Durham · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Old Shotton, County Durham
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing in Old Shotton, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches in the surface
- Staining and dullness across the tray
How we handle shower tray repair in Old Shotton
You do not always need a new tray. If it’s firmly supported, we can repair it where it is, which is far less work than a replacement. We are frequently asked to fix a tray that looks tired however much you clean it and edge chips from dropped bottles, in enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after the visit.
- Where
- Old Shotton (SR8)
- Region
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
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, then guarantee it for a year.
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Old Shotton as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in County Durham and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
How we price shower tray repair
Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How much damage there is
- How many items we do on one visit
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book.
Send photos for a quote
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Natural light rather than flash
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Repairs by material
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so it’s worth repairing early.
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
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Common problems we fix in Old Shotton
The waste is a common starting point for cracks, because that is where the tray is weakest and the fitting puts pressure on it.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- Cracks running from the waste
Questions to ask before booking
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How long it needs to cure
- What happens if they find more damage
The process
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will take it from there. The job generally runs to a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, including clearing up.
- We ensure the tray does not flex and look for the cause of any crack.
- Next we clean and prepare the tray.
- We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
- We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
- The tray is left to cure and can typically be used the following day.
How to prepare
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Getting a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Advice
How to care for the repair
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the tray
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off the tray. Warm water and a mild detergent is enough.
Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water may be getting under the tray, where it causes damage you cannot see.
About Old Shotton
Old Shotton is about 1 mile south-west of Peterlee, in County Durham. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Our repair technicians cover all 329 towns and villages in County Durham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 20 miles away.
Here we cover the SR8 postcode area. Streets in the area include Waveney Road, Cherwell Road and Buttermere. We also travel to Peterlee (1 mile north-east), Castle Eden (1 mile south), Wingate (1 mile south-west), Eden Vale (2 miles south-east) and Shotton Colliery (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Durham (9 miles west), Newton Aycliffe (12 miles south-west), Bishop Auckland (15 miles south-west), Spennymoor (10 miles west), Seaham (6 miles north) and Chester-le-Street (11 miles north-west).
Around Old Shotton
In Old Shotton, that means homes near Shotton Hall Primary School, The Academy at Shotton Hall and The Academy at Shotton Hall and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Horden station, roughly 2.2 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Peterlee Community Hospital (1 mile east) and Easington (2.8 miles north). Not far away are Beacon Hill.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new shower tray generally means removing the screen and tiling, preparing a new base and re-tiling. A repair or resurface keeps all of that in place. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Old Shotton
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Take a look at our full price list.
Questions from Old Shotton
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do you cover Old Shotton?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Old Shotton and the rest of County Durham. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you quote from photos?
Nearly always. If photos do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
What happens after I send photos?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
How long before I can shower?
You’ll get the exact time when we finish.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
