Cumbria · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Thornhill, Cumbria
Shower tray repair in and around Thornhill: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
- Chipped corners or rims
Shower tray repair in Thornhill without replacing anything
The first thing we do is check the tray: if it flexes underfoot, the cause needs sorting before any repair, otherwise any crack returns. We’ll tell you if that is the case. Common call-outs are for a cracked shower tray and chips on the edges, on enamelled steel, cast iron and stone resin.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Location
- Thornhill (CA22)
- Area hub
- Cumbria
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Thornhill
Cracks often start at the waste, where the tray is cut and the fitting is tightened.
People generally call us after spotting something like this:
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- Damage around the waste
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How long it needs to cure
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
Also near Thornhill
What else we do in Thornhill
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new tray can be cheap, but fitting it is not: taking out the enclosure, tiling and resealing. A repair is one visit. Prices start from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Thornhill
- One price list for the whole UK
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Read our pricing.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Report any creaking or movement early
- Stick to gentle cleaners
- Rinse the tray after each shower
- Replace failing sealant promptly
Rinse the tray down after showering, clean with mild cleaners, and keep an eye on the sealant so water can’t get underneath.
Act on split sealant early. It lets water behind the tray and can cause damage underneath.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How many items we do on one visit
- How many areas need work
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
No two jobs are quite the same, 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 combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from photos
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- Something in shot to show the size
- A photo taken from further back
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- What it’s made of, if you know
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Stone resin
What happens on the day
We begin by going over the job with you. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. You can expect it to take a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.
- We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
- The damaged area, or the whole tray, is cleaned and prepared.
- We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
- We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
- The tray is left to cure and can normally be used the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Let us know about parking or access
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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Thornhill: your questions answered
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working.
What does shower tray repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
When can I use the shower again?
Normally by the following day. We will confirm before we leave.
What happens next?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Our work in Thornhill
Thornhill is about 6 miles south-east of Whitehaven, in Cumbria. Clients in Thornhill get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Thornhill is one of 438 places in Cumbria we cover. Our nearest city page is Liverpool, about 77 miles away.
Jobs in CA22 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From The Knoll, St John's Road and High Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Other places close to Thornhill include Egremont (1 mile north), Orgill (1 mile north-west), Beckermet (1 mile south), Nethertown (2 miles south-west) and Coulderton (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Workington (12 miles north), Whitehaven (6 miles north-west), Cockermouth (15 miles north-east), Moorclose (11 miles north), Cleator Moor (4 miles north) and Bransty (6 miles north-west).
Near you in Thornhill
We visit homes around Thornhill Mission, West Lakes Academy and Thornhill Primary School, among other places. The closest station to Thornhill is Nethertown station, roughly 1.7 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include West Cumberland Hospital (4.7 miles north) and Caernarvon Castle (1.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Thornhill include Ponsonby Fell and Ponsonby Tarn.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
