Derbyshire · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Swanwick, Derbyshire
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing at your home in Swanwick, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack across the base
- Chips on the edges
Swanwick and the surrounding area
Swanwick is about 2 miles north of Ripley, in Derbyshire. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Swanwick is one of 532 towns and villages in Derbyshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Swanwick to Manchester (44 miles away).
Here we cover the DE55 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on High Street, Blisworth Way and Althorp Close and the roads around them. If you are just outside Swanwick, we cover Leabrooks (1 mile east), Somercotes (1 mile east), Riddings (1 mile south-east), Alfreton (1 mile north) and Golden Valley (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chesterfield (11 miles north), Ilkeston (8 miles south-east), Long Eaton (14 miles south), Belper (5 miles south-west), Heanor (5 miles south-east) and Bolsover (12 miles north).
Near you in Swanwick
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Swanwick Primary School, Cross Keys pub and David Nieper Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Swanwick is Alfreton station, about 1.9 miles north-east. A little further out are Designer Outlet East Midlands (3.9 miles north-east) and Ripley Hospital (2.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Wyver Lane Nature Reserve.
Shower tray repair in Swanwick, done in place
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 will explain what we find. Common call-outs are for damage from a refit or building work and damage around the waste, on stone resin, cast iron and enamelled steel.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Swanwick (DE55)
- Area hub
- Derbyshire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Swanwick
Can I keep using a cracked tray?
Only if you’re sure it isn’t leaking. Look for damp or stains below.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Are there extra charges for Swanwick?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you make an old tray look new?
Yes. A full resurface makes a tired tray look fresh.
Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?
Usually, as long as it doesn’t flex. We reinforce the crack, fill it and refinish the surface.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed quote, plus dates. There is no obligation to book.
Do you come to Swanwick?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Swanwick from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK, so Swanwick is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Should you replace it?
If the tray is solid and the crack hasn’t let water spread, repair is usually best. If water has damaged the floor, or the tray is cracked in several places, a new tray may be better. Prices start from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Swanwick
- No need to remove anything
- Colour-matched on site
- Work done at your home or business
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
See our full price list.
What shower tray repair costs
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- What the surface is made of
- How hard the colour is to match
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Swanwick. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
How to get a fixed price
You can take the pictures on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- One picture of the whole shower tray
- The material, if you know it
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Report any creaking or movement early
- Rinse the tray after each shower
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Replace failing sealant promptly
Keep an eye on the sealant, and replace it when it splits or goes black.
If the tray creaks or moves, get it checked, before it cracks or gets worse.
Nearby places to Swanwick
What else we do in Swanwick
The process
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- First, we check whether the tray moves.
- The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
- Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
- We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
- It’s left to cure, usually until the day after.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
How to get a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire shower tray, we can price the job without visiting.
Related advice
What we’re called out for in Swanwick
Trays fitted on timber floors can crack if the floor moves, especially if the tray wasn’t bedded properly. On concrete, an uneven base is the usual cause.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- A cracked shower tray
- Scratches in the surface
- Damage from a refit or building work
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
What to look for in a quote
- What prep work is covered
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How to care for the finish
Different materials, different repairs
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Chips can rust if they’re left, so it’s worth repairing early.
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. Impacts can chip or crack them, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
DIY kit or professional repair?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
When we would advise against a repair
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
- Trays cracked in several places
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
