County Durham · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Thinford, County Durham
Our technicians come to Thinford for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
Repairing versus replacing in Thinford
Replacing a tray usually means taking out the enclosure and tiles, preparing a new base and re-tiling. A repair or resurface leaves all of that alone. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why Thinford clients choose us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- We leave the room as we found it
Read our prices page.
How we handle shower tray repair in Thinford
In most cases, a damaged tray can be repaired where it is, from chipped edges to cracks across the floor of the tray. The colour and finish are matched so the repair blends in. We are often asked to fix edge chips from dropped bottles and a tray that creaks or moves underfoot, on ceramic, acrylic and enamelled steel.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after the visit.
- Where
- Thinford (DH6)
- Region
- County Durham
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Thinford
Other services in Thinford
Covering Thinford
Thinford is about 2 miles east of Spennymoor, in County Durham. Whether you’re in the middle of Thinford or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Thinford is one of 329 towns and villages in County Durham where we work. Our jobs stretch from Thinford to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 20 miles away).
Every address in DH6 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Nearby, we also work in Mount Pleasant (1 mile west), Tudhoe (1 mile west), Metal Bridge (1 mile east), Hett (1 mile north) and Tursdale (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Durham (5 miles north), Consett (15 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (6 miles south), Bishop Auckland (6 miles south-west), Seaham (13 miles north-east) and Chester-le-Street (10 miles north).
Landmarks near Thinford
In Thinford, that means homes near Ferryhill Business and Enterprise College, North Park Primary School and Thinford Inn and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Brancepeth Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and Sherburn Hospital (4.6 miles north).
When to call us in Thinford
Most chips come from things dropped in the shower, typically on the edges or near the plughole.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Damage around the waste
- Scuffs and light scratches
- Chips caused during fitting
- A tray that flexes
Comparing quotes
- What preparation is included
- How the room is protected while they work
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Exposed metal can rust, so early repairs help.
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
Thinford questions
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.
Can you replace the silicone at the same time?
We can. It’s a good time to replace old sealant.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
What areas do you cover?
Across the UK, so Thinford is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
When can I use the shower again?
We’ll give you the curing time on the day.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Thinford
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
What we cannot put right
Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- Leaking waste fittings
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
- Ceramic
What shower tray repair costs
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How hard the colour is to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Send photos for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A wider photo showing the whole shower tray
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
How it works
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We check the tray for movement first.
- We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
- Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
- The repair is shaped, colour matched and finished.
- We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Ask for a price
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.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
