Norfolk · England

Shower Tray Repair for Tharston homes

Problem with your shower tray in Tharston? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips caused during fitting
  • Damage around the waste
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair in Tharston

Aftercare tips

Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:

  • Don’t ignore a tray that flexes
  • Ventilate the room after showers
  • Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
  • Rinse the tray after each shower

Check the silicone around the tray every few months, and replace it when it splits or goes black.

Do not keep using a cracked tray. Water may be getting under the tray, where it causes damage you cannot see.

About our shower tray repair in Tharston

We repair cracks, chips and scratches in stone resin, acrylic and ceramic trays, and worn trays can be resurfaced completely. Nothing is taken out, so the screen and tiling stay as they are. We work on ceramic, cast iron and stone resin, and people most often call us about a cracked shower tray and scratches in the surface.

Every job is backed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.

Where
Tharston (NR15)
Area hub
Norfolk
Cover
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Covering Tharston

Tharston is about 7 miles south-east of Wymondham, in Norfolk. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. We work in all 797 towns and villages across Norfolk, from the larger towns to small villages.

Here we cover the NR15 postcode area. From Hall Lane, Hall Road and Greenway Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Low Tharston (1 mile north), Tasburgh (1 mile north-east), Lower Tasburgh (2 miles north-east), Hapton (2 miles north-west) and Flordon (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Norwich (10 miles north), Wymondham (7 miles north-west), Sprowston (11 miles north), Thorpe St Andrew (10 miles north-east), Attleborough (9 miles west) and Norwich Lanes (9 miles north).

Landmarks near Tharston

In Tharston, that means homes near Church of St Mary, The Queen's Head Public House and St Mary's Church of England Junior School and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Norfolk Tank Museum (1.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Hethel Old Thorn.

Map of Tharston © OpenStreetMap contributors

DIY repairs versus a professional job

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

Repair or replace: which is better?

A new tray can be cheap, but fitting it isn’t: removing the screen, breaking out tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. A repair is one visit. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: 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.

What you get with us

  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • Work done at your home or business
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • One visit for most repairs

See our full price list.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Enamelled steel

Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.

Stone resin

Stone resin trays are heavy and rigid with a gel-coat finish. They crack if the base is not fully supported, and chips are filled and matched to the surface.

How the visit works

When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. We protect the floor and the enclosure.
  2. Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
  3. The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
  4. We refinish the surface to match the tray.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.

How to prepare

  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Make sure the area is dry

Get a quote

If you’re in Tharston and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Send pictures for a quote

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What we cannot put right

A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:

  • Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
  • A tray broken in more than one place
  • Plumbing leaks under the tray

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

Materials we repair

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

Tharston questions

Is my repair covered?

Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Of course, and it normally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.

Do you work in Tharston?

We do. We send a technician to Tharston for every job, with no extra charge for travel.

How do I book?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.

Which areas do you work in?

Across the UK. Our prices are the same everywhere.

Is it messy?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.

When can you do it?

That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.

What we are called out for in Tharston

Most cracked trays are trays that flex: without a solid, level base underneath, every shower puts strain on it. Chips typically come from dropped bottles.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • Snagging damage in a new bathroom
  • Damage around the waste
  • Edge chips from dropped bottles
  • A tray that flexes

Questions to ask before you book

  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
  • If travel is included in the price
  • How to look after the finish
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price

How to compare quotes

Prices and what affects them

Repairs from £95. We price every job individually. What matters most is:

  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • How many areas need work
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • What the surface is made of

A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

How to get a fixed price

You can generally get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:

  • One picture of the whole shower tray
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Where you are, by postcode

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.

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