Lincolnshire · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Stow, Lincolnshire
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing at your home in Stow, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage from a refit or building work
- A crack across the base
How we handle shower tray repair in Stow
We repair cracks, chips and scratches in stone resin, acrylic and ceramic trays, or resurface the whole tray if it’s worn. The tray stays in place, so the enclosure and tiles are not disturbed. We work on enamelled steel, stone resin and cast iron, and the jobs we see most are edge chips from dropped bottles and scratches from cleaning or grit.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Stow (LN1)
- County
- Lincolnshire
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, tidy-up included.
- First, we check whether the tray moves.
- The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
- We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
- The repair is shaped, colour-matched and finished.
- We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Get a quote
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire shower tray, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Advice
What affects the price in Stow
Repairs from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Stow. The price comes down to:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Stow. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Send pictures for a quote
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- The material, if you know it
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Details of any past repairs
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Aftercare tips
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Don’t ignore a tray that flexes
- Stick to gentle cleaners
Give the repair its full curing time before showering. After that, mild cleaners and good ventilation are all it needs.
A small crack lets in a little water every time you shower, which can damage the floor over time. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.
Stow questions
Which areas do you work in?
We work UK-wide, so Stow is covered. Prices do not change with location.
Can you replace the silicone at the same time?
Yes. Add it to your quote and we’ll do both on one visit.
What information do you need?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
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 landlords book you?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
How do I get a price for shower tray repair in Stow?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
When can I use the shower again?
We will give you the curing time on the day, generally the day after.
Common problems we fix in Stow
A tired-looking tray is frequently the result of years of cleaning: abrasive pads, strong chemicals and limescale wear the finish away.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- A damaged area around the waste
- Chips on the edges
- A tray that flexes
- Scuffs and light scratches
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they match the colour on site
- If travel is included in the price
- What prep work is covered
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
Should I try a DIY kit first?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
Where we work around Stow
Stow is about 6 miles south-east of Gainsborough, in Lincolnshire. Jobs in Stow are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Stow is one of 732 places in Lincolnshire where we work. You can also see our page for Leeds, about 49 miles away.
Here we cover the LN1 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Church Road, Normanby Road and School Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Normanby by Stow (1 mile north), Sturton by Stow (1 mile south-east), Willingham by Stow (1 mile north), Westwoods (2 miles south) and Kexby (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Lincoln (9 miles south-east), Gainsborough (6 miles north-west), North Hykeham (10 miles south), Birchwood (8 miles south), Hykeham (11 miles south) and Ermine (8 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Stow
Typical jobs here are in homes near Stow Minster and Sturton by Stow Primary School. The closest station to Stow is Saxilby station, roughly 4.2 miles south of the centre.
Landlord and trade work in Stow
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. They chip and crack from impact, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Exposed metal can rust, so early repairs help.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new shower tray normally involves taking out the enclosure and tiles, preparing a new base and re-tiling. A repair or resurface leaves all of that alone. Prices start from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Stow
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Colour mixed on the day to match
See our prices page.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
