Lancashire · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Sunderland, Lancashire
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Sunderland and across Lancashire. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- Chipped corners or rims
Shower tray repair in Sunderland without replacing anything
We check the tray before repairing it: if it flexes underfoot, the cause needs sorting before any repair, or the crack will come back. We’ll tell you if that’s the case. If you’re dealing with a dull, stained or worn surface and chips on the edges, we can help.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Sunderland (LA3)
- Area hub
- Lancashire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. Allow a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- We protect the floor and the enclosure.
- 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 tidy up and tell you when you can shower.
Before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Getting a price
Upload a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your LA3 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Work for landlords and builders
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Exposed metal can rust, so it’s worth repairing early.
Acrylic
Acrylic trays are lighter and slightly flexible, so a firm base is essential. Cracks and scratches can be repaired.
Places near Sunderland
Also in Sunderland
Repair or replace: which is better?
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. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Sunderland
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Take a look at our pricing.
How to look after the repair
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Use the extractor fan
- Replace failing sealant promptly
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the tray
Store heavy bottles on a shelf, not on the tray, to avoid chips.
A tray that moves underfoot needs looking at, before it cracks.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Our work in Sunderland
Sunderland is about 3 miles south of Heysham, in Lancashire. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. We work in 482 places across Lancashire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Liverpool, about 41 miles away.
Every address in LA3 is within our area. Nearby, we also work in Glasson (1 mile east), Upper Thurnham (2 miles south-east), Cockerham (3 miles south-east), Fisher's Row (5 miles south) and Stake Pool (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Lancaster (5 miles north-east), Morecambe (5 miles north), Fleetwood (8 miles south-west), Thornton (10 miles south-west), Heysham (3 miles north) and Poulton-le-Fylde (11 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Sunderland
Around Sunderland, we work in homes near Mission Church. Sunderland’s nearest station is Heysham Port station, about 2.9 miles north-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Royal Lancaster Infirmary (4.5 miles north-east) and Lancaster Castle (4.7 miles north-east).
Do you need shower tray repair in Sunderland?
Most cracked trays are trays that flex: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, it flexes each time someone stands on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.
Common reasons people in Sunderland contact us include:
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- Scuffs and light scratches
- Damage around the waste
Before you book anyone
- What happens if they find more damage
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What prep work is covered
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
What affects the price in Sunderland
Repairs from £95. There is no charge for travel to Sunderland. The price depends on:
- Doing more than one item at once
- How many areas need work
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How hard the colour is to match
We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
How to get a fixed price
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- The material, if you know it
- A photo taken from further back
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Your questions about shower tray repair in Sunderland
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
When can I use the shower again?
We will give you the curing time on the day, normally the next day.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can you quote from photos?
Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
How do I get a price for shower tray repair in Sunderland?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
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