Reading · England
Shower Tray Repair in Sonning
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Sonning and across Reading. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage around the waste
- Scratches in the surface
Shower tray repair in Sonning, done in place
We check the tray before repairing it: a tray that moves needs its support sorted first, or the crack will come back. We’ll tell you if that’s the case. We are often asked to fix a tray that looks tired however much you clean it and cracks running from the waste, across cast iron, stone resin and ceramic.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Sonning (RG4)
- Area hub
- Reading
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
- Check the seal every few months
- Report any creaking or movement early
Avoid abrasive pads and strong descalers. A soft cloth and washing-up liquid do the job.
Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water may be getting under the tray, and the damage below isn’t visible.
What we cannot put right
Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. We can’t fix:
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
- A tray broken in more than one place
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in Sonning
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
Sonning questions
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Do you cover the entire of Reading?
Everywhere in the UK, Sonning included. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Can you replace the silicone at the same time?
Yes, if you’d like us to. It’s a good time to replace old sealant.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and we will quote them together.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Sonning and nearby
Sonning is about 1 mile north-west of Woodley, in Reading. From the centre of Sonning to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in all 34 towns and villages in Reading, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Sonning to London (35 miles away).
Here we cover the RG4 postcode area. Whether you live on High Street, Parkway Drive and Pound Lane or a nearby road, we can come to you. With the B478 and B4446 close by, Sonning is easy for our technicians to reach. If you’re just outside Sonning, we cover Play Hatch (1 mile north-west), Dunsden Green (2 miles north-west), Newtown (2 miles south-west), Caversham Park Village (2 miles north-west) and Littlestead Green (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Caversham (3 miles west), Norcot (5 miles west), West Reading (4 miles west), Tilehurst Within (5 miles west), Shinfield (5 miles south-west) and Arborfield Garrison (6 miles south).
Landmarks near Sonning
Around Sonning, we work in homes near St Andrew's Church, Reading Blue Coat School and Sonning Church of England Primary School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Ali's Pond Local Nature Reserve (under half a mile north-west), Bull Inn (under half a mile north-west) and Waingels College (0.8 miles east). The nearest railway station is Twyford station, roughly 1.9 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Berkshire Medical Heritage Centre Museum (2.5 miles south-west) and Royal Berkshire Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Sonning Hill and South Lake.
Common problems we fix in Sonning
Cracks frequently start at the waste, because that is where the tray is weakest and the fitting puts pressure on it.
The things clients normally mention when they call are:
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- Chips caused during fitting
- A crack across the base
- Scuffs and light scratches
What your quote should include
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Aftercare advice
- What prep work is covered
What we do, step by step
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we are there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- We check the tray for movement first.
- 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
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Point us to the nearest place to park
How to get a price
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.
Related advice
Repair or replace in Sonning?
Replacing a tray typically means refitting the screen, retiling and resealing. Repairing it avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Sonning
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Most jobs done in one visit
- No extra charge for your area
Read our prices page.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Sonning
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Reading and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Places near Sonning
What else we do in Sonning
What affects the price in Sonning
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What the surface is made of
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Getting a price from photos
Two or three clear photos are typically enough. Try to include:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A wider photo showing the entire shower tray
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Upload a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you are in Sonning, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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