Oldham · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Thornham, Oldham
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing at your home in Thornham, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
Where we work around Thornham
Thornham is about 1 mile south of Balderstone, in Oldham. Jobs in Thornham are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Thornham is one of 72 places in Oldham where we work. You can also see our page for Manchester, about 8 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: OL2, OL16 and OL11. We regularly work on streets such as Pit Lane, Shaw Road and Oldham Road and the roads around them. We also travel to Summit (1 mile west), Burnedge (1 mile north-east), Low Crompton (1 mile south-east), Thornham Fold (1 mile west) and High Crompton (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Oldham (3 miles south-east), Chadderton (3 miles south), Failsworth (5 miles south), Coppice (4 miles south), Waterhead (3 miles south-east) and Lees (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Thornham
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Cuthbert's RC High School, Pleasant Inn and St James. Other local landmarks include Balderstone Technology College (1.3 miles north-west) and Thornham St James CofE Primary School (under half a mile east). The nearest railway station is Castleton station, roughly 1.9 miles west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Butterworth (2.4 miles north-east) and Ellenroad Ring Mill Engine (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Thornham includes Tandle Hill.
Shower tray repair at your home in Thornham
We check the tray before repairing it: a tray that moves needs its support sorted first, otherwise any crack returns. We will tell you if that’s the case. If you’re dealing with cracks running from the waste and a tray that creaks or moves underfoot, we can help, on acrylic, stone resin and enamelled steel alike.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Thornham (OL2, OL16, OL11)
- County
- Oldham
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
How it works
Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Allow a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain how long to leave it and how to care for it.
- We check the tray for movement first.
- The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
- Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
- We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
- We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.
How to prepare
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Ask for a price
Send us photos of the damage and one of the whole item, with your OL2 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic-capped trays are lighter, so a firm base is essential. We repair cracks and scratches.
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Exposed metal can rust, so it’s worth repairing early.
Honest limits
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Trays cracked in several places
- A tray that moves underfoot
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Stone resin
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
What shower tray repair costs
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- How many areas need work
- Doing more than one item at once
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The type of damage
Instead of hourly rates, 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
You can usually get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:
- A wider photo showing the whole shower tray
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Repair or replace: which is better?
When the tray is firm and dry underneath, repair is the obvious choice. If water has damaged the floor, or the tray is cracked in several places, a new tray may be better. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Thornham
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Take a look at our prices page.
For landlords and businesses
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Thornham use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Thornham: your questions answered
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Do you work in Thornham?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Thornham from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
How do I get a price for shower tray repair in Thornham?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You will get a fixed figure before you book.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Are there extra charges for Thornham?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Keeping it looking good
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
- Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
- Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
Rinse the tray down after showering, use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, and keep an eye on the sealant so water cannot get underneath.
Act on split sealant early. It lets water behind the tray and can damage the floor below.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
