Leicester · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Thurcaston, Leicester
Shower tray repair across Thurcaston and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A damaged area around the waste
- Staining and dullness across the tray
How we handle shower tray repair in Thurcaston
We check the tray before repairing it: a tray that moves needs its support sorted first, otherwise any crack returns. We will explain what we find. Our repair technicians work on cast iron, acrylic and enamelled steel, and the jobs we see most are snagging damage in a new bathroom and a crack across the base.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we have gone.
- Where
- Thurcaston (LE4, LE7)
- Region
- Leicester
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Any sealant in the way is cut out.
- The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
- The surface is refinished to match.
- We clean up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Open a window if you can
- Clear the area around the damage
How to get a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire shower tray, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
Related advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff:
- Don’t ignore a tray that flexes
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
- Replace failing sealant promptly
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
Check the silicone around the tray every few months, and reseal when it starts to fail.
A small crack lets in a little water every time you shower, which can damage the floor over time. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.
What shower tray repair costs
Prices start from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- The material and finish
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- What kind of damage it is
- Unusual colours or finishes
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Thurcaston. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Getting a price from pictures
When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A wider photo showing the entire shower tray
- Details of any past repairs
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- The material, if you know it
Send us pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you are in Thurcaston, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Thurcaston and nearby
Thurcaston is about 3 miles west of Syston, in Leicester. From the centre of Thurcaston to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Thurcaston is one of 35 towns and villages in Leicester where we work. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 34 miles away.
Jobs in LE4 and LE7 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Long Spinney, Austin Lane and Lawrence Close or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Thurcaston include Birstall (1 mile east), Beaumont Leys (1 mile south), Cropston (1 mile north-west), Broadnook (1 mile north-east) and Anstey (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Leicester (3 miles south), Oadby (7 miles south-east), Braunstone Town (5 miles south), St Matthew's (3 miles south-east), Spinney Hills (4 miles south-east) and Leicester Forest East (5 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Thurcaston
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wanlip Meadows, The Cedars Academy and Glebelands Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Syston station, about 3 miles east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Glenfield Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and Stonehurst Family Farm and Motor Museum (3.3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Old John and Sheet Hedges Wood.
More services for Thurcaston
Common problems we fix in Thurcaston
A tired-looking tray is frequently the result of years of cleaning: abrasive pads, strong chemicals and limescale wear the finish away.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Damage around the waste
- A crack across the base
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- Movement when you stand on it
Comparing quotes
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- If travel is included in the price
- What aftercare is recommended
When we would advise against a repair
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- Multiple cracks across the tray
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Thurcaston
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
Should you replace it?
The tray is normally the last thing fitted and the first thing tiled up to, so taking one out disturbs a lot. Repairing it avoids that disruption. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Thurcaston
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- One price list for the whole UK
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Read our prices page.
Your questions about shower tray repair in Thurcaston
How long before I can shower?
Usually the following day. We will confirm before we leave.
What does shower tray repair cost?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your LE4 postcode.
Do you reseal the tray as well?
We can. After a repair is a good time to reseal.
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.
Is a cracked tray repairable?
In most cases. A tray that moves needs its support sorting before the repair.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Thurcaston.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
