Rochdale · England

Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Syke, Rochdale

Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing in Syke, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Scratches in the surface
  • A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair for Syke homes

How we handle shower tray repair in Syke

Before repairing a crack, we find out why it happened. If the tray moves, the support is fixed or flagged before we repair it, so the repair lasts. If you’re dealing with a tray that flexes and scratches from cleaning or grit, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.

You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will sort it.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Location
Syke (OL12)
County
Rochdale
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Aftercare tips

Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:

  • Get a moving tray checked
  • Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
  • Give the tray a quick rinse after use
  • Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth

Rinse the tray down after showering, clean with mild cleaners, and keep the sealant in good condition so water cannot get underneath.

A tray that moves underfoot needs looking at, before it cracks.

When we would advise against a repair

We won’t take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:

  • Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
  • Damage below the tray that needs a builder
  • A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported

Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.

What we work on

  • Stone resin
  • Ceramic
  • Acrylic
  • Enamelled steel
  • Cast iron

What happens on the day

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.

  1. The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
  2. Any sealant in the way is cut out.
  3. We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
  4. The surface is refinished to match.
  5. We clean up and give you the curing time.

How to prepare

  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before

How to get a price

For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

For landlords and businesses

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.

Syke: your questions answered

Can pets and children be at home?

Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.

Do the materials smell?

There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

Which areas do you work in?

All of Rochdale, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.

Do I have to be there?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.

Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?

Generally, if the tray is firmly supported. The crack is reinforced, filled and refinished.

Can landlords book you?

We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

Should you replace it?

Replacing a tray normally means taking out the enclosure and tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. A repair or resurface keeps all of that in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise 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.

Why book with us

  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Usually one visit, start to finish
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • Same prices wherever you are

Read our full price list.

Syke and the surrounding area

Syke is about 1 mile north of Rochdale, in Rochdale. Across the OL12 area, we come to you. Syke is one of 46 places in Rochdale where we work. You can also see our page for Manchester, about 11 miles away.

Our technicians cover all of the OL12 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Road Lane, Syke Road and Norton Road and the roads around them. We also travel to Buckley (1 mile south-east), Healey (1 mile west), Shawclough (1 mile south-west), Smallbridge (1 mile east) and Wardle (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Middleton (6 miles south), Higher Blackley (8 miles south), Heywood (4 miles south-west), Langley (6 miles south), Milnrow (3 miles south-east) and Balderstone (3 miles south).

Landmarks near Syke

In Syke, that means homes near Church of Christ, Healey Foundation Primary School and Falinge Park High School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Smithy Bridge station, roughly 1.7 miles east. A little further out are Butterworth (3 miles south-east) and Birch Hill Hospital (1.4 miles east). For a walk, there is Tandle Hill.

Map of Syke © OpenStreetMap contributors

DIY repairs versus a professional job

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

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.

Stone resin

Stone resin trays are rigid and slim. A flat, solid base is essential, and repairs are matched to the gel coat.

When to call us in Syke

Trays crack mainly because they move: without a solid, level base underneath, every shower puts strain on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.

You may need us if you’ve spotted:

  • Damage from a refit or building work
  • Chips on the edges
  • Staining and dullness across the tray
  • A crack across the base

Questions to ask before booking

  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • Aftercare advice
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • How long it needs to cure

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