Leicestershire · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Thornton, Leicestershire
Damaged shower tray in Thornton? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches in the surface
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
About our shower tray repair in Thornton
If the whole tray looks tired, we can resurface it, for a clean, uniform finish without removing the screen or tiles. We are often asked to fix chipped corners or rims and a tray that creaks or moves underfoot, in ceramic, cast iron and stone resin.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Thornton (LE67)
- County
- Leicestershire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Thornton and nearby
Thornton is about 4 miles south-east of Coalville, in Leicestershire. We travel to homes and businesses in Thornton, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Thornton is one of 287 places in Leicestershire where we work. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 28 miles away.
Every address in LE67 is covered. We regularly work on streets such as Main Street, Church Lane and Sharp's Close and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Thornton: Merry Lees (1 mile south), Stanton under Bardon (2 miles north), Bagworth (2 miles north-west), Newbold Heath (2 miles south-west) and Battram (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Loughborough (8 miles north-east), Hinckley (9 miles south), Wigston (10 miles south-east), Coalville (4 miles north-west), Ashby-de-la-Zouch (9 miles north-west) and Shepshed (7 miles north).
What’s near Thornton
We visit homes around The Bricklayers Arms, South Charnwood High School and Thornton Primary School and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Glenfield Hospital (5.6 miles east) and Kirby Muxloe Castle (4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Bardon Hill and Sheet Hedges Wood.
How the visit works
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job usually takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- First, we check whether the tray moves.
- The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
- We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
- We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
- It’s left to cure, typically until the day after.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Ensure the area is dry
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Getting a price
To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
Questions from Thornton
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Usually, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
What happens next?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Is a cracked tray repairable?
Often. If the tray moves, the support needs fixing first.
Can a stained tray be refinished?
Yes. The whole tray can be resurfaced.
What does shower tray repair cost?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
How long does it take to cure?
We will give you the curing time on the day.
Do you reseal the tray as well?
Yes. We can repair and reseal on the same visit.
When to call us in Thornton
Trays fitted on timber floors can crack if the floor moves, particularly if it wasn’t fully bedded. On concrete, an uneven base is the usual cause.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Chips on the edges
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- Chips caused during fitting
- Movement when you stand on it
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price covers travel
- How soon you can use it again
- Who turns up on the day
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
Aftercare tips
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the tray
- Rinse away soap after showering
- Report any creaking or movement early
- Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
Keep heavy bottles off the tray floor, to avoid chips.
Don’t keep using a cracked tray. Water may be getting under the tray, and the damage below is not visible.
What else we do in Thornton
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Chips can rust if they’re left, so it’s worth repairing early.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Repairing versus replacing in Thornton
The tray itself may not cost much, but the work around it does: taking out the enclosure, tiling and resealing. Repairing it takes one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You will see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why us?
- Same prices wherever you are
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Fixed prices from your photos
See our pricing.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
Landlord and trade work in Thornton
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will handle the rest.
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.
What affects the price in Thornton
Prices start from £95. There is no area surcharge for Thornton. What changes the price is:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether we combine several jobs
What it costs 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.
Quotes from your pictures
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- A wider photo showing the entire shower tray
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
