County Durham · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Stanhope, County Durham
Shower tray repair for Stanhope, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- Scratches in the surface
Shower tray repair in Stanhope, done in place
Most tray damage can be repaired in place, from a chip by the waste to a crack across the base. We match the colour and finish so the repair blends in. Typical jobs include damage from a refit or building work and movement when you stand on it, on stone resin, ceramic and enamelled steel.
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in County Durham.
- Where
- Stanhope (DL13)
- County
- County Durham
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are heavy and rigid with a gel-coat finish. They crack if the base is not fully supported, and chips can be filled and matched.
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. Impacts can chip or crack them, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
When a repair is not the answer
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- A tray that moves underfoot
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
FAQs for Stanhope
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Stanhope.
Which areas do you work in?
We work UK-wide. Prices don’t change with location.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed price. You’re under no obligation.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Also near Stanhope
More services for Stanhope
Work for landlords and builders
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in County Durham and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
What we are called out for in Stanhope
Heavy bottles, shower heads and dropped razors chip trays, typically along the edges or by the waste.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Damage around the waste
- Scratches in the surface
- Chipped corners or rims
- A tray that flexes
What your quote should include
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the tray
- Use the extractor fan
- Report any creaking or movement early
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
Check the silicone around the tray every few months, and replace it when it splits or goes black.
A tray that moves underfoot needs looking at, before it cracks.
Covering Stanhope
Stanhope is about 10 miles south-west of Consett, in County Durham. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Stanhope is one of 329 towns and villages in County Durham where we work. We work right across the region, from Stanhope to Newcastle upon Tyne (22 miles away).
We cover every part of DL13 and the streets around it. Local streets include Market Place, High Street and Front Street. Stanhope is on the A689 and B6278, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Unthank (1 mile south), Shittlehope (1 mile south-east), Crawleyside (1 mile north), Bridge End (2 miles south-east) and Frosterley (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Consett (10 miles north-east), Bishop Auckland (15 miles south-east), Stanley (15 miles north-east), Crook (11 miles east), Annfield Plain (13 miles north-east) and Barnard Castle (14 miles south).
What’s near Stanhope
We visit homes around Phoenix Inn, Church of St Thomas and Stanhope Barrington CofE Primary School. Open spaces near Stanhope include Collier Law.
Why repair rather than replace?
A new shower tray typically means removing the screen and tiling, preparing a new base and tiling again. Repairing or resurfacing the tray keeps all of that in place. Prices start from £95. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Stanhope
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- No need to remove anything
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Take a look at our full price list.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
What we do, step by step
When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job normally takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.
- We check the tray for movement first.
- The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
- We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
- We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
- It’s left to cure, normally until the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
How to get a price
For a price in Stanhope, 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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