Lincolnshire · England
Shower Tray Repair for Stainby homes
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Stainby. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack across the base
- Scratches in the surface
About our shower tray repair in Stainby
A cracked or chipped shower tray doesn’t always need replacing. If it’s firmly supported, we can repair it where it is, which is far less work than a replacement. We are frequently asked to fix a damaged area around the waste and cracks running from the waste, in cast iron, stone resin and enamelled steel.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Stainby as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Stainby (NG33)
- County
- Lincolnshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairs by material
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are rigid and slim. They need a flat, solid base, and repairs are matched to the gel coat.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
What we do, step by step
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
- We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
- We refinish the surface to match the tray.
- We clean up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Getting a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the shower tray, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Advice
Common questions in Stainby
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. If there’s more, we’ll tell you before starting.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can you resurface a whole tray?
Yes. The entire tray can be resurfaced.
When can I use the shower again?
You will get the exact time when we finish.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Covering Stainby
Stainby is about 8 miles south of Grantham, in Lincolnshire. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Stainby is one of 732 towns and villages in Lincolnshire where we work. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 57 miles away.
Jobs in NG33 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on Middle Street, Water Lane and Main Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you are just outside Stainby, we cover Gunby (1 mile south), North Witham (1 mile south-east), Sewstern (1 mile south-west), Buckminster (2 miles west) and South Witham (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Grantham (8 miles north), Stamford (12 miles south-east), Bourne (12 miles east), Austerby (12 miles east), Spittlegate (7 miles north) and Gonerby Hill Foot (9 miles north).
Around Stainby
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Peter and the streets around them. A little further out are Garthorpe Motte (4.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Cribb's Meadow.
What shower tray repair costs
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How much damage there is
- How hard the colour is to match
- What the surface is made of
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Quotes from your pictures
You can usually get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Details of any past repairs
- A wider photo showing the whole shower tray
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Email us a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, with your NG33 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Ventilate the room after showers
- Replace failing sealant promptly
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
- Rinse the tray after each shower
Store heavy bottles on a shelf, not on the tray, so they cannot be knocked over.
A small crack lets in a little water every time you shower, and over months that can rot the floor. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.
When a repair is not the answer
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- A tray that moves underfoot
- Trays cracked in several places
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
Nearby places to Stainby
Other services in Stainby
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
It’s natural to want to try a repair 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.
Repairing versus replacing in Stainby
Trays sit under the screen and tiles, so replacing one disturbs a lot around it. Repairing it avoids that disruption. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Stainby
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- No need to remove anything
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Generally one visit, start to finish
Read our pricing.
Common problems we fix in Stainby
Most cracked trays are trays that flex: without a solid, level base underneath, it flexes each time someone stands on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.
Look out for these signs:
- Movement when you stand on it
- Scratches in the surface
- Chips caused during fitting
- Damage around the waste
Questions to ask before booking
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
