Norfolk · England

Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Thurne, Norfolk

Shower tray repair for Thurne, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then we come to you.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips on the edges
  • Damage around the waste
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair in Thurne

Shower tray repair at your home in Thurne

Stone resin, acrylic and ceramic trays can all be repaired, or resurface the entire tray if it’s worn. The tray stays in place, so the enclosure and tiles aren’t disturbed. Common call-outs are for scratches from cleaning or grit and a tray that flexes, across cast iron, stone resin and ceramic.

You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Area
Thurne (NR29)
County
Norfolk
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Enamelled steel

Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Exposed metal can rust, 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.

Thurne questions

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.

Can landlords book you?

Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

Do I need to be at home?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.

Do you redo the sealant?

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

Do you hold any accreditations?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

What happens after I send photos?

We review the photos and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.

Keeping it looking good

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

  • Check the seal every few months
  • Give the tray a quick rinse after use
  • Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
  • Report any creaking or movement early

Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off the tray. A soft cloth and washing-up liquid do the job.

Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water can get through to the floor and walls, and the damage below is not visible.

Repair or replace in Thurne?

If the tray is solid and the crack hasn’t let water spread, repair is generally best. If the floor is damaged or the tray is badly cracked, replacement may make more sense. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.

What you get with us

  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Colour-matched on site

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What we do, step by step

Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.

  1. First, we check whether the tray moves.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
  3. Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
  4. We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
  5. It’s left to cure, normally until the following day.

Before we arrive

  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day

Ask for a price

If you are in Thurne and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

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Thurne and the surrounding area

Thurne is about 9 miles north-west of Great Yarmouth, in Norfolk. We visit homes and businesses in Thurne and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Thurne is one of 797 towns and villages in Norfolk we cover.

Our visits in NR29 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on The Street and Church Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Thurne include Repps (1 mile north-east), Clippesby (2 miles south-east), Ludham Bridge (2 miles west), Upton (2 miles south) and Billockby (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Norwich (12 miles west), Great Yarmouth (9 miles south-east), Gorleston-on-Sea (11 miles south-east), Sprowston (10 miles west), Thorpe St Andrew (10 miles west) and North Walsham (12 miles north-west).

What’s near Thurne

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Edmund. The nearest railway station is Acle station, about 3.7 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Wind Energy Museum (1 mile north-east). For a walk, there is South Walsham Broad and Ranworth Broad.

Map of Thurne © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, 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 frequently lifts.

Landlord and trade work in Thurne

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.

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

When a repair isn’t the answer

We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:

  • Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
  • A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
  • Trays cracked in several places

Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.

Materials we work on in Thurne

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

Signs you need shower tray repair in Thurne

The waste is a common starting point for cracks, because that’s where the tray is weakest and the fitting puts pressure on it.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
  • A cracked shower tray
  • Damage around the waste
  • Edge chips from dropped bottles

Comparing quotes

  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • If travel is included in the price
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • How long it needs to cure

How to compare quotes

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