County Durham · England
Shower Tray Repair for Shincliffe homes
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Shincliffe. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
Our work in Shincliffe
Shincliffe is about 2 miles south-east of Durham, in County Durham. Our technicians come to customers in Shincliffe and the surrounding area, so there is no workshop to go to. We work in all 329 towns and villages in County Durham. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 16 miles away.
Every address in DH1 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on High Street, St Mary's Close and Low Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Old Durham (1 mile north), High Shincliffe (1 mile south-east), Houghall (1 mile south-west), Sherburn House (1 mile east) and Gilesgate (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Consett (13 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (10 miles south), Bishop Auckland (9 miles south-west), Spennymoor (5 miles south-west), Seaham (10 miles north-east) and Chester-le-Street (7 miles north).
Local landmarks in Shincliffe
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Mary, Old Durham Gardens and Chorister School, among other places. You’ll also find Durham Sixth Form Centre (1.6 miles north-west), Durham University Library and Collections (1 mile north-west) and Shincliffe CofE (Controlled) Primary School (0.6 miles south-east). The nearest railway station is Durham station, about 1.7 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find The Gates Shopping Centre (1.5 miles north-west) and Durham Castle (1.4 miles north-west).
- Local facilities include Durham (2 miles north-west)
About our shower tray repair in Shincliffe
Stone resin, acrylic and ceramic trays can all be repaired, or resurface the entire tray if it’s worn. Nothing is taken out, so the enclosure and tiles are not disturbed. Our technicians work on acrylic, cast iron and enamelled steel, and the jobs we see most are scratches from cleaning or grit and a damaged area around the waste.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in County Durham.
- Where
- Shincliffe (DH1)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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When a repair isn’t the answer
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. We cannot fix:
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Shincliffe
- Enamelled steel
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
- Stone resin
What happens on the day
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
- We clean and prepare the damaged area or the entire tray.
- Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
- We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
- Once cured, generally by the day after, you can use the shower.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
How to get a price
If you are in Shincliffe and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, 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. Poor support underneath leads to cracks, and chips can be filled and matched.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
What shower tray repair costs
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How many items we do on one visit
- What the surface is made of
- The colour and finish to match
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book.
Quotes from your photos
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- One picture of the entire shower tray
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
Shincliffe questions
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
When can you do it?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
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.
Signs you need shower tray repair in Shincliffe
Heavy bottles, shower heads and dropped razors chip trays, typically along the edges or by the waste.
Look out for any of the following:
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- Damage from a refit or building work
- Movement when you stand on it
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- How long it needs to cure
Landlord and trade work in Shincliffe
For anyone letting property in or around Shincliffe, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Shincliffe use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Aftercare tips
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Store bottles off the tray
- Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
- Report any creaking or movement early
Wait the full curing time before you shower. After that, gentle cleaning and good ventilation keep it in good shape.
A tray that moves underfoot needs looking at, before it cracks or gets worse.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
