Middlesbrough · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Stainton, Middlesbrough
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing in Stainton, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
Shower tray repair in Stainton, done in place
Before repairing a crack, we find out why it happened. If the tray moves, the support is fixed or flagged before we repair it, so the crack doesn’t come back. We’re frequently asked to fix staining and dullness across the tray and cracks running from the waste, across ceramic, enamelled steel and cast iron.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Area
- Stainton (TS8)
- Region
- Middlesbrough
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
You do not need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. It typically takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
- The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
- We refinish the surface to match the tray.
- We clean up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Getting a price
For a price in Stainton, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
Repairing versus replacing in Stainton
A new shower tray generally means taking out the enclosure and tiles, relaying the base and tiling again. Repairing or resurfacing the tray keeps all of that in place. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Stainton
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Same prices wherever you are
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- One visit for most repairs
Read our pricing.
Landlord and trade work in Stainton
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. They chip and crack from impact, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
Our work in Stainton
Stainton is about 2 miles south-east of Thornaby-on-Tees, in Middlesbrough. We travel to homes and businesses in Stainton and the surrounding area, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. We cover all 33 towns and villages in Middlesbrough, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Stainton to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 36 miles away).
We cover every part of the TS8 postcode area. From Strait Lane, Greenacres and Broad Close or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Thornton (1 mile south), Brookfield (1 mile north-east), Hemlington (1 mile east), Maltby (1 mile south-west) and Acklam (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Middlesbrough (3 miles north-east), Park End (3 miles north-east), Berwick Hills (4 miles north-east), Whale Hill (6 miles north-east), Normanby (5 miles north-east) and Marton Grove (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Stainton
Around Stainton, we work in homes near Hemlington Hall Academy, St. David's School and Church of St. Peter and St. Paul. You will also find The Stainton Public House (less than half a mile south-east) and The King's Academy (1.5 miles east). For rail, the closest station is Marton station, about 3 miles north-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Carter Bequest Primary Care Hospital (2.3 miles north) and Newham Grange Farm Museum (1.7 miles east).
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Cleveland (2.9 miles east)
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
FAQs for Stainton
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
Which areas do you work in?
The entire UK, including all of Middlesbrough. Just include your postcode and we’ll offer you dates.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
Is a cracked shower tray safe to use?
It’s best to stop using it until it’s checked, in case water is getting through.
Do you reseal the tray as well?
We can. After a repair is a good time to reseal.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Can pets and children be at home?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Signs you need shower tray repair in Stainton
Rigid trays don’t bend, they crack when they sit on an uneven or poorly supported floor. Timber floors that move can cause it too.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- A tray that flexes
- A cracked shower tray
- A dull, stained or worn surface
What to look for in a quote
- Who will actually do the work
- If travel is included in the price
- How your room will be protected
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the tray
- Do not use strong acids or bleach
Keep an eye on the sealant, and replace it when it splits or goes black.
Don’t keep using a cracked tray. Water may be getting under the tray, where it causes damage you cannot see.
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Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- The colour and finish to match
- How much damage there is
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed price
Phone photos are fine, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A picture taken from further back
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Details of any past repairs
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole shower tray, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
