Lancashire · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Tunstall, Lancashire
Shower tray repair for Tunstall, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Movement when you stand on it
- Cracks running from the waste
Shower tray repair in Tunstall without replacing anything
You do not always need a new tray. If it’s solid underneath, it can generally be repaired in place, which is far less work than a replacement. Whether it’s edge chips from dropped bottles and damage around the waste, we can help, whatever the material.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Tunstall (LA6)
- Region
- Lancashire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Tunstall
The waste is a common starting point for cracks, where the tray is cut and the fitting is tightened.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- A cracked shower tray
- Scuffs and light scratches
- Movement when you stand on it
- Damage from a refit or building work
Before you book anyone
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How the colour is matched
- Aftercare advice
- What happens if they find more damage
Also near Tunstall
Also in Tunstall
Tunstall: your questions answered
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Do you come to Tunstall?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Tunstall and the rest of Lancashire. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
What areas do you cover?
We cover the entire UK, including Tunstall and the rest of Lancashire. Just include your postcode and we will confirm dates.
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
What happens on the day
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
- We clean and prepare the damaged area or the entire tray.
- We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
- We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
- The tray is left to cure and can normally be used the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Advice
Repairing versus replacing in Tunstall
Replacing a tray normally means taking out the enclosure and tiles, preparing a new base and tiling again. Repairing or resurfacing the tray leaves all of that alone. Prices start from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Tunstall
- One price list for the entire UK
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- No need to remove anything
See our pricing.
Landlord and trade work in Tunstall
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
What affects the price in Tunstall
Prices start from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Tunstall. The price comes down to:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The material
Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Getting a price from photos
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Any details about the material
Upload a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, with your LA6 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Our work in Tunstall
Tunstall is about 11 miles north-east of Lancaster, in Lancashire. We visit clients in Tunstall, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. We cover 482 places across Lancashire. You can also see our page for Leeds, about 49 miles away.
Our visits in LA6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on Back Lane, Coneygarth Lane and Church Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Newton (1 mile north-west), Whittington (2 miles north), Arkholme (2 miles south-west), Melling (2 miles south) and High Biggins (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Lancaster (11 miles south-west), Morecambe (12 miles south-west), Heysham (14 miles south-west), Westfield War Memorial Village (11 miles south-west), Sandylands (13 miles south-west) and Carnforth (7 miles west).
What’s near Tunstall
Around Tunstall, we work in homes near St John the Baptist's Church and the streets around them. The closest station to Tunstall is Wennington station, about 2.5 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Thurland Castle (0.5 miles south-east).
What a repair cannot fix
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
- A tray that moves underfoot
- A tray broken in more than one place
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Replace failing sealant promptly
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
- Get a moving tray checked
Store heavy bottles on a shelf, not on the tray, to avoid chips.
Every shower forces a little water into a crack, and over months that can rot the floor. An early repair is far cheaper than floor repairs.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
