Middlesbrough · England
Shower Tray Repair in Thorntree
Shower tray repair across Thorntree and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
How we handle shower tray repair in Thorntree
Shower tray repairs are one of our most common jobs. Chipped edges, cracks and worn finishes can all be put right without removing the tray. We work on cast iron, ceramic and stone resin, and common reasons people contact us are cracks running from the waste and chips or cracks by the plughole.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Thorntree (TS3, TS6)
- Area hub
- Middlesbrough
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in Thorntree?
If the tray is solid and the crack hasn’t let water spread, repair is typically best. If water has damaged the floor, or the tray is cracked in several places, a new tray may be better. Prices start from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. 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.
Why us?
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Same prices wherever you are
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Read our prices page.
What affects the price in Thorntree
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The colour and finish to match
- The material
- The type of damage
Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
How to get a fixed quote
You can typically get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- What it’s made of, if you know
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
When to call us in Thorntree
Most cracked trays are trays that flex: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, every shower puts strain on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.
Common reasons people in Thorntree contact us include:
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- A damaged area around the waste
- A tray that flexes
- Scratches in the surface
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What preparation is included
- How long it needs to cure
What your shower tray is made of matters
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Exposed metal can rust, so early repairs help.
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are popular because they’re rigid and low-profile. A flat, solid base is essential, and we match repairs to the surface finish.
Questions from Thorntree
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Will there be a smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
When can I use the shower again?
Normally by the following day. We will tell you the exact time when we finish.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Do you cover Thorntree?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Thorntree. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.
Covering Thorntree
Thorntree is about 1 mile west of Eston, in Middlesbrough. Customers in Thorntree get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in all 33 towns and villages across Middlesbrough. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 34 miles away.
All of TS3 and TS6 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Trunk Road, Ings Avenue and Wallis Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. If you’re just outside Thorntree, we cover Netherfields (1 mile south), South Bank (1 mile north-east), Park End (1 mile south-west), Ormesby (1 mile south) and Normanby (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Brookfield (4 miles south-west), Newtown (6 miles west), Nunthorpe (3 miles south), Oxbridge (6 miles west), Ayresome (3 miles west) and Tilery (5 miles west).
Local landmarks in Thorntree
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Stewart Park, Church of the Ascension and Caldicotes Primary Academy, among other places. The closest station to Thorntree is South Bank station, roughly 1.3 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Luke's Hospital (1.4 miles south-west) and Cleveland Centre (2.1 miles west). For a walk, there’s RSPB Salthome and Eston Nab.
- Other local spots include Cleveland (2.9 miles south)
Keeping it looking good
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Replace failing sealant promptly
- Ventilate the room after showers
- Don’t ignore a tray that flexes
Rinse the tray down after showering, clean with mild cleaners, and keep an eye on the sealant so water can’t get underneath.
Don’t keep using a cracked tray. Water can get through to the floor and walls, and the damage below is not visible.
The process
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you are not left guessing. On site, it takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface in most cases. We leave the room clean.
- We ensure the tray doesn’t flex and look for the cause of any crack.
- We clean and prepare the damaged area or the whole tray.
- Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
- The repair is colour matched, or the entire tray gets a new finish.
- We leave it to cure; the shower is generally usable the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Related advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
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.
Places near Thorntree
What else we do in Thorntree
What we can’t put right
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- A tray broken in more than one place
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Thorntree
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
- Cast iron
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
