County Durham · England

Shower Tray Repair in Tan Hills

Shower tray repair in and around Tan Hills: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A dull, stained or worn surface
  • A damaged area around the waste
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted shower tray repair in Tan Hills

FAQs for Tan Hills

Can you fix a cracked tray?

Typically, as long as it doesn’t flex. We reinforce the crack, fill it and refinish the surface.

Do you cover the whole of County Durham?

We cover the whole UK, including Tan Hills and the rest of County Durham. Just include your postcode and we will confirm dates.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.

What does shower tray repair cost?

Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item and your postcode.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

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

Is the work guaranteed?

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

Do you charge for travel?

We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.

What happens if you find more damage?

We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

Shower tray repair in Tan Hills without replacing anything

If the entire tray looks tired, we can resurface it, for a clean, uniform finish. If you are dealing with scratches in the surface and damage around the waste, we can usually put it right.

Every job is backed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Location
Tan Hills (DH2)
Region
County Durham
Cover
One year on every repair
Quote
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

When we would advise against a repair

Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:

  • Multiple cracks across the tray
  • Leaking waste fittings
  • A tray that moves underfoot

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.

Surfaces we repair

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

Why repair rather than replace?

The tray itself may not cost much, but the work around it does: removing the screen, breaking out tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. A repair is one visit. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

Why book with us

  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Generally one visit, start to finish
  • A fixed quote before you book
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish

Read our prices page.

What we do, step by step

Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  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 tidy up and tell you when you can shower.

Before we arrive

  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Clear the area around the damage

Get a quote

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.

Get a free quote

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Different materials, different repairs

Stone resin

Stone resin trays are popular because they’re rigid and low-profile. They need a flat, solid base, and repairs are matched to the gel coat.

Acrylic

Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.

Aftercare tips

Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:

  • Stick to gentle cleaners
  • Use the extractor fan
  • Replace failing sealant promptly
  • Do not use strong acids or bleach

Rinse the tray after use, clean with mild cleaners, and keep an eye on the sealant so water cannot get underneath.

Failed sealant around a tray should be replaced quickly. It lets water behind the tray and can damage the floor below.

Covering Tan Hills

Tan Hills is about 2 miles south of Chester-le-Street, in County Durham. Our technicians come to customers in Tan Hills, so nothing has to leave your home. Tan Hills is one of 329 places in County Durham we cover. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 12 miles away.

Our visits in DH2 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Tan Hills, we cover Kimblesworth (1 mile south), Plawsworth (1 mile north-east), Chester Moor (1 mile north), Pity Me (2 miles south) and Chester-le-Street (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Durham (3 miles south), Consett (10 miles west), Newton Aycliffe (14 miles south), Bishop Auckland (12 miles south), Spennymoor (8 miles south) and Seaham (10 miles east).

Near you in Tan Hills

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Fyndoune Community College, St Philip and St James and Nettlesworth Primary School, among other places. Tan Hills’s nearest station is Chester-Le-Street station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Chester-le-Street (2.8 miles north) and Ankers House Museum (2.6 miles north-east).

Map of Tan Hills © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should I try a DIY kit first?

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

Do you need shower tray repair in Tan Hills?

A tired-looking tray is often the result of years of cleaning: abrasive pads, strong chemicals and limescale strip the surface finish.

Clients typically contact us about:

  • A damaged area around the waste
  • A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
  • Cracks running from the waste
  • A dull, stained or worn surface

Comparing quotes

  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • If travel is included in the price
  • What preparation is included
  • What aftercare is recommended

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Landlords, agents and businesses in Tan Hills

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

For anyone letting property in or around Tan Hills, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.

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