Reading · England
Shower Tray Repair in Play Hatch
Damaged shower tray in Play Hatch? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked shower tray
- Scratches in the surface
Where we work around Play Hatch
Play Hatch is about 1 mile east of Caversham, in Reading. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. We cover 34 places across Reading. Our nearest city page is London, about 36 miles away.
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area. From Dene Close, Henley Road and Foxhill Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. If you are just outside Play Hatch, we cover Dunsden Green (1 mile north), Caversham Park Village (1 mile west), Littlestead Green (1 mile north-west), Emmer Green (1 mile west) and Sonning (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Norcot (4 miles west), West Reading (3 miles south-west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles west), Shinfield (5 miles south), Arborfield Garrison (7 miles south) and Horncastle (5 miles south-west).
Around Play Hatch
We visit homes around St Martin's Catholic Primary School, Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre and Reading Blue Coat School. Also close by are St Andrew's Church (1 mile east), The Shoulder of Mutton pub (within half a mile south-west) and Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve (1.1 miles south-east). The closest station to Play Hatch is Reading station, about 2.2 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are The Oracle (2.4 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Play Hatch includes Alder Moors and South Lake.
About our shower tray repair in Play Hatch
We repair cracks, chips and scratches in stone resin, acrylic and ceramic trays, and worn trays can be resurfaced completely. Nothing is taken out, so the screen and tiling stay as they are. We regularly repair ceramic, acrylic and enamelled steel, and people most often call us about a tray that creaks or moves underfoot and scuffs and light scratches.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Location
- Play Hatch (RG4)
- Region
- Reading
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- What the surface is made of
- How hard the colour is to match
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Access to the area
We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Getting a price from photos
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- The material, if you know it
- Where you are, by postcode
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
For a price in Play Hatch, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
When a repair is not the answer
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
Should you replace it?
The tray itself may not cost much, but the work around it does: taking out the enclosure, tiling and resealing. Repairing it takes one visit. Prices start from £95. The price 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 photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Why us?
- We leave the room as we found it
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Most jobs done in one visit
See our prices page.
How it works
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, including clearing up.
- First, we check whether the tray moves.
- The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
- Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
- We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
- We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Make sure the area is dry
Get a quote
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the shower tray, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Related advice
What your shower tray is made of matters
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are rigid and slim. They need a flat, solid base, and we match repairs to the surface finish.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
FAQs for Play Hatch
When can I use the shower again?
You’ll get the exact time when we finish, normally the day after.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Reading.
What information do you need?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Typically, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
Aftercare tips
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Do not use strong acids or bleach
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
- Report any creaking or movement early
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
Keep heavy bottles off the tray floor, to avoid chips.
Failed sealant around a tray should be replaced quickly. Water gets behind and under the tray and can cause damage underneath.
What we are called out for in Play Hatch
Heavy bottles, shower heads and dropped razors chip trays, typically on the edges or near the plughole.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- Chips caused during fitting
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- Damage around the waste
What your quote should include
- How your room will be protected
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How to care for the finish
Nearby places to Play Hatch
What else we do in Play Hatch
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
