Nottinghamshire · England

Shower Tray Repair in Papplewick

Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Papplewick and across Nottinghamshire. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Staining and dullness across the tray
  • A damaged area around the waste
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair in Papplewick

FAQs for Papplewick

Is there a call-out fee?

No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Will it make a mess?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.

Do you cover Papplewick?

We do. Technicians travel to Papplewick from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

What happens after I send pictures?

You will get a fixed quote back, usually with dates to choose from. There is no obligation to book.

Do you do work for letting agents?

We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

Can you price it without visiting?

Normally, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.

Is my repair covered?

Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Can I keep using a cracked tray?

We would stop using it until it’s repaired, because water may be getting underneath.

Shower tray repair in Papplewick, done in place

We check the tray before repairing it: a tray that moves needs its support sorted first, or the crack will come back. We’ll explain what we find. Typical jobs include scratches from cleaning or grit and edge chips from dropped bottles, in ceramic, acrylic and cast iron.

Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.

Discoloured square shower tray restored with a new white finish
Where
Papplewick (NG15)
Region
Nottinghamshire
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

The process

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray for most jobs. We leave the room clean.

  1. We check the tray for movement first.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
  3. Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
  4. The repair is shaped, colour-matched and finished.
  5. It’s left to cure, normally until the following day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive

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 quote, not a guess.

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Repair or replace in Papplewick?

The tray itself may not cost much, but the work around it does: removing the screen, breaking out tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. Repairing it takes one visit. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.

Why Papplewick clients choose us

  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • One price list for the entire UK

Read our pricing.

When to call us in Papplewick

A tired-looking tray is often the result of years of cleaning: abrasive pads, strong chemicals and limescale wear the finish away.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

  • Chips on the edges
  • A tray that flexes
  • Scratches in the surface
  • Snagging damage in a new bathroom

Questions to ask before you book

  • Who turns up on the day
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • What preparation is included
  • What protection goes down before work starts

Our hiring checklist

What a repair cannot fix

We won’t take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:

  • A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
  • Leaking waste fittings
  • Multiple cracks across the tray

Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.

What we work on

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

What your shower tray is made of matters

Stone resin

Stone resin is a dense, rigid material with a smooth gel coat. Poor support underneath leads to cracks, and chips can be filled and matched.

Acrylic

Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

Landlord and trade work in Papplewick

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Papplewick as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it typically costs far less than a refit.

Where we work around Papplewick

Papplewick is about 2 miles north-east of Hucknall, in Nottinghamshire. Whether you are in the middle of Papplewick or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Papplewick is one of 329 towns and villages in Nottinghamshire we cover. Our jobs stretch from Papplewick to Birmingham (50 miles away).

Postcode districts we cover here: NG15. Streets in the area include Main Street, Blacksmiths Court and Linby Lane, and we cover them all. Main roads around Papplewick include the B6011, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside Papplewick, we cover Butler's Hill (2 miles south), Bestwood St Albans (2 miles south-east), Bestwood Village (2 miles south), Ravenshead (2 miles north) and Warren Hill (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Mansfield (6 miles north), Beeston (9 miles south), Carlton (7 miles south-east), Sutton in Ashfield (6 miles north-west), West Bridgford (9 miles south) and Mansfield Woodhouse (8 miles north).

Near you in Papplewick

Typical jobs here are in homes near Hucknall Sixth Form Centre, Linby-cum-Papplewick CofE (VA) Primary School and The National CofE Academy. Other local landmarks include Horse and Groom pub (0.9 miles west) and Church of St James (less than half a mile north-west). The closest station to Papplewick is Hucknall station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Ashfield Community Hospital (4.3 miles north-west) and Greasley Castle (4.3 miles south-west).

Map of Papplewick © OpenStreetMap contributors

Keeping it looking good

Once the work has cured, treat it gently:

  • Replace failing sealant promptly
  • Stick to gentle cleaners
  • Rinse the tray after each shower
  • Keep heavy bottles on a shelf

Wait the full curing time before you shower. After that, gentle cleaning and good ventilation keep it in good shape.

Don’t keep using a cracked tray. Water may be getting under the tray, where it causes damage you can’t see.

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