West Berkshire · England

Shower Tray Repair for Thatcham homes

Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Thatcham. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A crack across the base
  • Snagging damage in a new bathroom
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair near Thatcham

How we handle shower tray repair in Thatcham

Stone resin, acrylic and ceramic trays can all be repaired, and worn trays can be resurfaced completely. Nothing is taken out, so the screen and tiling stay as they are. We work on cast iron, ceramic and acrylic, and the jobs we see most are a cracked shower tray and damage around the waste.

All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Area
Thatcham (RG19, RG18)
Region
West Berkshire
Cover
A year, on every repair
Price
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Can I fix it myself?

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.

Signs you need shower tray repair in Thatcham

A tired-looking tray is frequently the result of years of cleaning: abrasive pads, strong chemicals and limescale wear the finish away.

The most common problems we’re called about are:

  • Staining and dullness across the tray
  • Chips or cracks by the plughole
  • Chips on the edges
  • A crack across the base

Questions to ask before you book

  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • Who will actually do the work
  • If travel is included in the price

How to compare quotes

Different materials, different repairs

Enamelled steel

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

Ceramic

Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. They chip and crack from impact, and we match the gloss when we repair them.

Repair or replace in Thatcham?

A new shower tray frequently means a new enclosure fitting, new tiling and new sealant. A repair leaves all of that untouched, at a fraction of the cost. Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

What you get with us

  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Nothing taken out or refitted

Take a look at our full price list.

Work for landlords and builders

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

How we price shower tray repair

Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. This is what makes a difference:

  • How much damage there is
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • The material
  • The type of damage

Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.

How to get a fixed price

You can take the photos on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Make sure they show:

  • The material, if you know it
  • Details of any past repairs
  • One picture of the entire shower tray
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit

Most customers in Thatcham get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

Thatcham and the surrounding area

Thatcham is about 12 miles north-west of Basingstoke, in West Berkshire. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Thatcham is one of 155 places in West Berkshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Thatcham to London (about 51 miles away).

All of RG19 and RG18 is covered. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and Flagstaff Square, all of which we cover. You’ll find Thatcham on the A4, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Thatcham: Benham Hill (1 mile west), Ashmore Green (2 miles north-west), Cold Ash (2 miles north), Upper Bucklebury (2 miles north-east) and Stone Copse (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newbury (3 miles west), Burghfield Common (8 miles east), Speenhamland (3 miles west), Hungerford (11 miles west), Spencers Wood (12 miles east) and Calcot (9 miles east). Thatcham is one of the larger places we cover in West Berkshire.

Around Thatcham

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Spurcroft Primary School, The Old Chequers Public House and United Reformed Church, among other places. The closest station to Thatcham is Thatcham station, about 0.9 miles south-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Old Chapel Textile Centre (2.2 miles south-west) and West Berkshire Community Hospital (1.5 miles west). For a walk, there is Nature Discovery Centre.

Map of Thatcham © OpenStreetMap contributors

How it works

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.

  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. We refinish the surface to match the tray.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings

Getting a price

You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

Get a free quote

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What a repair can’t fix

A repair is not always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:

  • Multiple cracks across the tray
  • Leaking waste fittings
  • Damage below the tray that needs a builder

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

Materials we repair

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

Thatcham: your questions answered

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.

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

Most of the time. Tell us what was done before.

What happens if you find more damage?

We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

Do you cover the entire of West Berkshire?

All of West Berkshire, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.

Do you cover Thatcham?

Yes. We work across the UK and come to Thatcham and the rest of West Berkshire. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Is my repair covered?

All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.

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