County Durham · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in South Side, County Durham
Shower tray repair in South Side without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage from a refit or building work
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
About South Side
South Side is about 6 miles west of Bishop Auckland, in County Durham. Whether you’re in the middle of South Side or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. South Side is one of 329 towns and villages in County Durham we cover. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 26 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: DL13. Other places close to South Side include Butterknowle (1 mile south), The Slack (1 mile south-east), Lynesack (1 mile south-west), Copley (1 mile south-west) and Morley (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Durham (15 miles north-east), Consett (15 miles north), Newton Aycliffe (11 miles east), Bishop Auckland (6 miles east), Spennymoor (10 miles north-east) and Shildon (8 miles east).
Local landmarks in South Side
Our clients here include homes close to Church of St John Evangelist and Butterknowle Primary School, among other places. Nearby you will also find Raby Castle (3.4 miles south-east).
Shower tray repair in South Side, done in place
Shower tray repairs are one of our most common jobs. Chips by the waste, cracks across the base and dull, stained surfaces are all things we fix in place. Our technicians work on ceramic, enamelled steel and cast iron, and the jobs we see most are a crack across the base and scuffs and light scratches.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in South Side as everywhere else we work.
- Area
- South Side (DL13)
- County
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in South Side
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- The type of damage
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How much damage there is
- Unusual colours or finishes
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Send pictures for a quote
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Where you are, by postcode
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A picture taken from further back
- What it’s made of, if you know
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
What we can’t put right
Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- A tray that moves underfoot
- A tray broken in more than one place
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Cast iron
- Stone resin
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
Aftercare tips
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
- Stick to gentle cleaners
- Check the seal every few months
Rinse the tray after use, clean with mild cleaners, and keep the sealant in good condition so water cannot get underneath.
Every shower forces a little water into a crack, and over months that can rot the floor. An early repair is far cheaper than floor repairs.
Signs you need shower tray repair in South Side
A tired-looking tray is often the result of years of cleaning: limescale, harsh chemicals and abrasive pads wear the finish away.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Chips caused during fitting
- Scuffs and light scratches
- Chips on the edges
- Movement when you stand on it
What your quote should include
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- If travel is included in the price
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Different materials, different repairs
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Exposed metal can rust, so early repairs help.
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are heavy and rigid with a gel-coat finish. They crack if the base isn’t fully supported, and chips can be filled and matched.
Questions from South Side
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in South Side.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Is a cracked shower tray safe to use?
We would stop using it until it’s repaired, because water may be getting underneath.
Is a cracked tray repairable?
Typically, as long as it does not flex. The crack is reinforced, filled and refinished.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote with dates.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
Repairing versus replacing in South Side
When the tray is firm and dry underneath, repair is the obvious choice. If the floor is damaged or the tray is badly cracked, replacement may make more sense. Prices start from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for South Side. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in South Side
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Rooms protected and left tidy
See our prices page.
Landlord and trade work in South Side
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
How the visit works
Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, and we leave the room as we found it.
- First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
- Next we clean and prepare the tray.
- We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
- We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
- We leave it to cure; the shower is normally usable the following day.
How to prepare
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Make sure the area is dry
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
How to get a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
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