Nottinghamshire · England
Shower Tray Repair for Swingate homes
Shower tray repair in Swingate without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your photos, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
How we handle shower tray repair in Swingate
If the whole tray looks tired, we can resurface it, giving it a fresh, even finish. Common call-outs are for scratches from cleaning or grit and a damaged area around the waste, across ceramic, enamelled steel and cast iron.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Area
- Swingate (NG16)
- Area hub
- Nottinghamshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
About Swingate
Swingate is about 2 miles south-east of Eastwood, in Nottinghamshire. Whether you are in the middle of Swingate or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Swingate is one of 329 towns and villages in Nottinghamshire we cover. Our jobs stretch from Swingate to Birmingham (45 miles away).
Our repair technicians cover all of NG16. Whether you live on Clive Crescent, North Street and Little Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside Swingate, we cover Babbington (1 mile south-west), Nuthall (1 mile east), Awsworth (1 mile west), Cossall (1 mile south-west) and Strelley (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Mansfield (11 miles north), Beeston (5 miles south), Carlton (7 miles east), Sutton in Ashfield (9 miles north), Hucknall (3 miles north-east) and West Bridgford (7 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Swingate
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Holy Trinity, The Kimberley School and Kimberley Primary School. The closest station to Swingate is Ilkeston station, about 1.9 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Greasley Castle (2 miles north) and Kawasaki Museum (1.3 miles east).
When we would advise against a repair
We won’t take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
- Leaking waste fittings
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
Why repair rather than replace?
A new tray can be cheap, but fitting it is not: removing the screen, breaking out tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. A repair is one visit. Prices start from £95. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Swingate
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Most jobs done in one visit
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
See our prices page.
What affects the price in Swingate
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- How many areas need work
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Access to the area
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Send pictures for a quote
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Natural light rather than flash
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- The material, if you know it
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
When to call us in Swingate
Most chips come from things dropped in the shower, normally along the edges or by the waste.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- A tray that flexes
- Scuffs and light scratches
- Chips on the edges
- A damaged area around the waste
Before you book anyone
- When it can be used again
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How changes to the job are handled
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Do not ignore a tray that flexes
- Rinse the tray after each shower
- Store bottles off the tray
- Check the seal every few months
Check the silicone around the tray every few months, and replace it when it splits or goes black.
Every shower forces a little water into a crack, which can damage the floor over time. An early repair is far cheaper than floor repairs.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Swingate
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
What we do, step by step
There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. Most visits take a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, including clearing up.
- First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
- The damaged area, or the entire tray, is cleaned and prepared.
- Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
- We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the entire tray.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, you can use the shower.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Getting a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
Other services in Swingate
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
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, then guarantee it for a year.
Questions from Swingate
Do you redo the sealant?
Yes. We can repair and reseal on the same visit.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
What happens after I send pictures?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote with dates.
Do you come to Swingate?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Swingate for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Do you charge for travel?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
