Nottinghamshire · England
Shower Tray Repair in Shelford
Local shower tray repair for Shelford: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- Damage from a refit or building work
Shower tray repair in Shelford without replacing anything
Every crack has a cause, and we find it first. A tray that moves needs its support sorting first, so the crack does not come back. We regularly repair stone resin, ceramic and enamelled steel, and people most often call us about chips on the edges and a tray that creaks or moves underfoot.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Shelford (NG12)
- Area hub
- Nottinghamshire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Shelford
Trays crack mainly because they move: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, every shower puts strain on it. Chips normally come from dropped bottles.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- Chipped corners or rims
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
- Damage from a refit or building work
Before booking anyone
- How the colour is matched
- Who will actually do the work
- How changes to the job are handled
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
Nearby places to Shelford
What else we do in Shelford
Where we work around Shelford
Shelford is about 3 miles east of Carlton, in Nottinghamshire. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in 329 places in Nottinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 51 miles away.
All of NG12 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Hawthorn Close, Stoke Ferry Lane and Julian Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Stoke Bardolph (1 mile west), Burton Joyce (1 mile north-west), Bulcote (1 mile north), Harlequin (2 miles south) and Radcliffe on Trent (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Mansfield (14 miles north-west), Beeston (10 miles west), Carlton (3 miles west), Sutton in Ashfield (15 miles north-west), Hucknall (9 miles north-west) and Newark-on-Trent (11 miles north-east).
What’s near Shelford
Typical jobs here are in homes near South Nottinghamshire Academy, The Ferry Boat Inn and St. Peter and St. Paul's Church. For rail, the closest station is Burton Joyce station, about 1.3 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Radcliffe Asylum (2 miles south) and East Bridgford Pancake Hill (1.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Shelford include Colwick Woods.
- Other local spots include Shelford and Newton (0.6 miles north-east)
Shelford questions
Can you make an old tray look new?
Yes. The entire tray can be resurfaced without removing it.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
Can you replace the silicone at the same time?
We can. It’s a good time to replace old sealant.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
The process
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. Most visits take a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, tidy-up included.
- We protect the floor and the enclosure.
- Any sealant in the way is cut out.
- We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
- We refinish the surface to match the tray.
- We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Get a quote
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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What affects the price in Shelford
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The colour and finish to match
We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Quotes from your photos
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One picture of the entire shower tray
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Repairs by material
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. They chip and crack from impact, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
Honest limits
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
- Trays cracked in several places
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
Repair or replace in Shelford?
The tray is generally the last thing fitted and the first thing tiled up to, so replacing one disturbs a lot around it. Repairing it avoids that disruption. Prices start from £95. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shelford
- Same prices wherever you are
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Read our prices page.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
Work for landlords and builders
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
