Wakefield · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Thornes, Wakefield
Local shower tray repair for Thornes: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused during fitting
- Scuffs and light scratches
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 is a dense, rigid material with a smooth gel coat. They crack if the base is not fully supported, and chips are filled and matched to the surface.
Shower tray repair at your home in Thornes
Stone resin, acrylic and ceramic trays can all be repaired, or resurface the whole tray if it’s worn. The tray stays in place, so the screen and tiling stay as they are. Our technicians work on enamelled steel, stone resin and cast iron, and common reasons people get in touch are scuffs and light scratches and a tray that flexes.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Thornes (WF2, WF1)
- County
- Wakefield
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll handle the rest.
Covering Thornes
Thornes is about 1 mile south-west of Wakefield, in Wakefield. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Thornes is one of 101 towns and villages in Wakefield where we work. We work right across the region, from Thornes to Leeds (10 miles away).
Our repair technicians cover all of the WF2 and WF1 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Field Lane, Cobb Avenue and Thornes Road. You will find Thornes on the A636, so it’s easy for us to reach. Other places close to Thornes include Lupset (1 mile west), Flanshaw (1 mile north-west), Durkar (1 mile south), Alverthorpe (2 miles north-west) and Kettlethorpe (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Castleford (7 miles north-east), Pontefract (8 miles east), Ossett (3 miles west), Normanton (4 miles north-east), South Kirkby and Moorthorpe (10 miles south-east) and South Elmsall (10 miles south-east).
Around Thornes
We visit homes around Church of St James, Thornes Park and Cathedral Academy. Nearby too are The Whinney Moor pub (0.6 miles north-west) and The Mount Junior Infant & Nursery School (less than half a mile west). The closest station to Thornes is Wakefield Westgate station, roughly 0.9 miles north. Nearby you will also find Wakefield Museum And Art Gallery (1.3 miles north) and Albion Mills Retail Park (0.8 miles north). The countryside around Thornes includes Calder Park Wetlands Nature Reserve and Jaw Hill.
What happens on the day
Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. Most visits take a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, and we leave the room as we found it.
- First, we check whether the tray moves.
- We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
- We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
- We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
- We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Getting a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Related advice
Repair or replace in Thornes?
A new shower tray normally means taking out the enclosure and tiles, preparing a new base and re-tiling. Repairing or resurfacing the tray keeps all of that in place. Prices start from £95. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Why Thornes customers choose us
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- No need to remove anything
- Rooms protected and left tidy
See our prices page.
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
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 doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
What we’re called out for in Thornes
Stone resin trays are rigid, so they crack rather than bend when they sit on an uneven or poorly supported floor. Timber floors that move can cause it too.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- Damage around the waste
- A cracked shower tray
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- A dull, stained or worn surface
Questions to ask before booking
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How your room will be protected
- What preparation is included
Honest limits
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Leaking waste fittings
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
- A tray that moves underfoot
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Ceramic
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How to care for the repair
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Do not ignore a tray that flexes
- Rinse away soap after showering
- Use the extractor fan
Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off the tray. Warm water and a mild detergent is enough.
Failed sealant around a tray should be replaced quickly. Water gets behind and under the tray and can cause damage underneath.
FAQs for Thornes
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK. Prices don’t change with location.
Do you work in Thornes?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Thornes. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
How long before I can shower?
You’ll get the exact time when we finish.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Is a cracked tray repairable?
Generally, if the tray is firmly supported. The crack is reinforced, filled and refinished.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
