County Durham · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Ramshaw, County Durham
Local shower tray repair for Ramshaw: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks running from the waste
- A dull, stained or worn surface
What we are called out for in Ramshaw
Cracks often start at the waste, because that is where the tray is weakest and the fitting puts pressure on it.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Damage from a refit or building work
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
Before you book anyone
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How to care for the finish
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Who will actually do the work
Shower tray repair at your home in Ramshaw
Shower tray repairs are one of our most common jobs. Chips by the waste, cracks across the base and dull, stained surfaces can all be put right without removing the tray. Whether it’s scuffs and light scratches and damage around the waste, we can normally put it right, on enamelled steel, acrylic and cast iron alike.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Where
- Ramshaw (DL14)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we’re doing. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. You can expect it to take a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- We make sure the tray does not flex and look for the cause of any crack.
- The damaged area, or the whole tray, is cleaned and prepared.
- We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
- We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the entire tray.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, you can use the shower.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Make sure the area is dry
- Clear the area around the damage
Ask for a price
To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
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Ramshaw: your questions answered
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Can you fix a cracked tray?
Often. A tray that moves needs its support sorting before the repair.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
Can I fix it myself?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
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Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Stick to gentle cleaners
- Use the extractor fan
- Do not ignore a tray that flexes
- Replace failing sealant promptly
Wait the full curing time before you shower. After that, gentle cleaning and good ventilation keep it in good shape.
If the tray creaks or moves, get it checked, before it cracks or gets worse.
When a repair isn’t the answer
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Leaking waste fittings
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
- A tray that moves underfoot
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Stone resin
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are popular because they’re rigid and low-profile. They need a flat, solid base, and we match repairs to the surface finish.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ramshaw
If you manage property in Ramshaw, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Repairing versus replacing in Ramshaw
Trays sit under the screen and tiles, so taking one out disturbs a lot. A repair keeps everything as it is. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ramshaw
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Read our prices page.
Where we work around Ramshaw
Ramshaw is about 4 miles west of Bishop Auckland, in County Durham. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Our technicians cover all 329 towns and villages across County Durham. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 25 miles away.
Every address in DL14 is within our area. We regularly work on streets such as Ramshaw Lane, Low Bowes Close and Gordon Lane. Neighbouring places we cover include Evenwood (1 mile south), Toft Hill (1 mile north-east), High Etherley (1 mile north-east), Evenwood Gate (2 miles south-east) and Low Etherley (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Durham (13 miles north-east), Newton Aycliffe (8 miles east), Bishop Auckland (4 miles east), Spennymoor (8 miles north-east), Shildon (5 miles east) and Crook (6 miles north).
Around Ramshaw
We visit homes around St Paul, Trotters Arms and Ramshaw Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Bishop Auckland station, about 4.1 miles north-east. A little further out are Bishop Auckland Hospital (4 miles north-east) and Witton Castle (2.5 miles north).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
