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Shower Tray Repair in Thorpe Thewles

Damaged shower tray in Thorpe Thewles? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A cracked shower tray
  • Movement when you stand on it
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair near Thorpe Thewles

Shower tray repair at your home in Thorpe Thewles

Stone resin, acrylic and ceramic trays can all be repaired, or resurface the whole tray if it’s worn. Nothing is taken out, so the enclosure and tiles are not disturbed. Common call-outs are for a tray that looks tired however much you clean it and a cracked shower tray, on stone resin, acrylic and ceramic.

You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Thorpe Thewles as everywhere else we work.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Location
Thorpe Thewles (TS21)
Region
County Durham
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

How the visit works

Here’s how a visit generally runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.

  1. The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
  2. Any sealant in the way is cut out.
  3. We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
  4. We refinish the surface to match the tray.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.

Preparing for the visit

  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat

Ask for a price

To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We will say immediately whether it can be repaired.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

Can I fix it myself?

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

Repair or replace in Thorpe Thewles?

A new shower tray often means a new enclosure fitting, new tiling and new sealant. A repair leaves all of that untouched and costs far less. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking.

Why us?

  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • One price list for the entire UK

Take a look at our full price list.

What a repair can’t fix

To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:

  • Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
  • Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
  • A tray broken in more than one place

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.

Materials we repair

  • Stone resin
  • Ceramic
  • Enamelled steel
  • Acrylic
  • Cast iron

For landlords and businesses

For anyone letting property in or around Thorpe Thewles, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.

What we are called out for in Thorpe Thewles

On timber floors, movement can crack a tray, particularly if it wasn’t fully bedded. On solid floors, cracks usually point to an uneven base.

If you can see any of these, send us a picture:

  • Chipped corners or rims
  • A crack across the base
  • A dull, stained or worn surface
  • Damage around the waste

Comparing quotes

  • Who turns up on the day
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • How soon you can use it again

10 questions to ask before you book

Looking after it afterwards

It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:

  • Rinse away soap after showering
  • Avoid strong descalers and bleach
  • Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
  • Stick to gentle cleaners

Keep heavy bottles off the tray floor, to avoid chips.

Do not keep using a cracked tray. Water may be getting under the tray, and the damage below isn’t visible.

Our work in Thorpe Thewles

Thorpe Thewles is about 3 miles north-west of Stockton-on-Tees, in County Durham. Anywhere in TS21, we come to you. We work in all 329 towns and villages across County Durham, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Thorpe Thewles to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 29 miles away).

Jobs in TS21 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Durham Road, Bank Terrace and North Close, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also work in Carlton (1 mile south), Whitton (1 mile west), Stillington (2 miles west), Redmarshall (2 miles south-west) and Thorpe Larches (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Durham (14 miles north-west), Newton Aycliffe (8 miles west), Bishop Auckland (12 miles west), Spennymoor (11 miles north-west), Peterlee (11 miles north) and Shildon (11 miles west).

What’s near Thorpe Thewles

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St James, The Vane Arms Public House and Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth, among other places. The closest station to Thorpe Thewles is Stockton station, about 3.5 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Billingham Art Gallery (3.6 miles east) and University Hospital of North Tees (2 miles south-east).

Map of Thorpe Thewles © OpenStreetMap contributors

Questions from Thorpe Thewles

Is a cracked tray repairable?

Typically, if the tray is firmly supported. We reinforce the crack, fill it and refinish the surface.

Can you price it without visiting?

Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.

Is there a guarantee?

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.

Is it messy?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.

What does shower tray repair cost?

Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

What happens if you find more damage?

We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

Do you reseal the tray as well?

Yes, if you’d like us to. After a repair is a good time to reseal.

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

What affects the price in Thorpe Thewles

Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Thorpe Thewles. What changes the price is:

  • What kind of damage it is
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Unusual colours or finishes

Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

How to get a fixed price

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:

  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Details of any past repairs
  • Natural light rather than flash

A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the shower tray, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

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