County Durham · England
Shower Tray Repair for Plawsworth homes
We travel to Plawsworth for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- Damage around the waste
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
Shower tray repair at your home in Plawsworth
We check the tray before repairing it: if it flexes underfoot, the cause needs sorting before any repair, otherwise any crack returns. We will tell you if that is the case. We’re frequently asked to fix chips or cracks by the plughole and a tray that flexes, on acrylic, stone resin and enamelled steel.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we will come back.
- Location
- Plawsworth (DH2)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When we would advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Trays cracked in several places
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- A tray that moves underfoot
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron
- Stone resin
Places near Plawsworth
Other services in Plawsworth
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new shower tray normally means removing the screen and tiling, relaying the base and re-tiling. A repair or resurface keeps all of that in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Plawsworth
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Same prices wherever you are
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- We leave the room as we found it
See our full price list.
Covering Plawsworth
Plawsworth is about 2 miles south of Chester-le-Street, in County Durham. Anywhere in DH2, we carry out the work at your property. Our repair technicians cover 329 places in County Durham. Our jobs stretch from Plawsworth to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 11 miles away).
Jobs in DH2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Plawsworth, we cover Tan Hills (1 mile south-west), Kimblesworth (1 mile south-west), Chester Moor (1 mile north), Pity Me (2 miles south) and Chester-le-Street (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Durham (3 miles south), Consett (10 miles west), Newton Aycliffe (14 miles south), Bishop Auckland (13 miles south), Spennymoor (9 miles south) and Seaham (10 miles east).
What’s near Plawsworth
Our customers here include homes close to Nettlesworth Primary School, Fyndoune Community College and St Philip and St James. Plawsworth’s nearest station is Chester-Le-Street station, roughly 2.1 miles north of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Chester Le Street Hospital (1.9 miles north) and The Gates Shopping Centre (3.4 miles south).
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Chester-le-Street (2.5 miles north)
Do you need shower tray repair in Plawsworth?
A tired-looking tray is often the result of years of cleaning: limescale, harsh chemicals and abrasive pads wear the finish away.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Chipped corners or rims
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- Cracks running from the waste
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
Before you book anyone
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Aftercare advice
- What happens if they find more damage
What affects the price in Plawsworth
Repairs from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Plawsworth. The price comes down to:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Quotes from your photos
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- A wider photo showing the entire shower tray
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any details about the material
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best:
- Rinse the tray after each shower
- Replace failing sealant promptly
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the tray
- Ventilate the room after showers
Rinse the tray after use, clean with mild cleaners, and keep the sealant in good condition so water cannot get underneath.
Failed sealant around a tray should be replaced quickly. It lets water behind the tray and can damage the floor below.
How the visit works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you are happy with the plan. It typically takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- We protect the floor and the enclosure.
- Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
- The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
- We refinish the surface to match the tray.
- We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Get a quote
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
FAQs for Plawsworth
Can you replace the silicone at the same time?
We can. It’s a good time to replace old sealant.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
What happens after I send pictures?
You will get a fixed quote back, typically with dates to choose from. There’s no obligation to book.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
What areas do you cover?
Across the UK, so Plawsworth is covered. Prices do not change with location.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we will quote them together.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are heavy and rigid with a gel-coat finish. They crack if the base isn’t fully supported, and chips are filled and matched to the surface.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
