Cumbria · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Unthank, Cumbria
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing at your home in Unthank, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks running from the waste
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
About our shower tray repair in Unthank
We repair plenty of shower trays. Chipped edges, cracks and worn finishes are all things we fix in place. Typical jobs include damage from a refit or building work and chipped corners or rims, in ceramic, stone resin and cast iron.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Unthank (CA10)
- Region
- Cumbria
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Unthank and nearby
Unthank is about 8 miles north-east of Penrith, in Cumbria. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover all 438 towns and villages in Cumbria, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 42 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: CA10. We also travel to Gamblesby (1 mile south), Glassonby (2 miles south-west), Kirkoswald (3 miles west), Hunsonby (3 miles south-west) and Little Salkeld (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Penrith (8 miles south-west), Currock (15 miles north-west), Botcherby (15 miles north-west), Harraby (15 miles north-west), Appleby-in-Westmorland (13 miles south) and Brampton (14 miles north).
Local landmarks in Unthank
Typical jobs here are in homes near St. John's Church, among other places. The nearest railway station is Lazonby & Kirkoswald station, roughly 3.6 miles west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Kirkoswald Castle (2.9 miles west).
Keeping it looking good
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Do not use strong acids or bleach
- Get a moving tray checked
- Check the seal every few months
- Rinse away soap after showering
Keep heavy bottles off the tray floor, to avoid chips.
Failed sealant around a tray should be replaced quickly. It lets water behind the tray and can cause damage underneath.
For landlords and businesses
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.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
The process
On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. We clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We check the tray for movement first.
- The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
- We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
- We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
- We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.
Before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Related advice
Different materials, different repairs
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Chips can rust if they’re left, so it’s worth repairing early.
What we are called out for in Unthank
On timber floors, movement can crack a tray, particularly if it wasn’t fully bedded. On concrete, an uneven base is the usual cause.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Chips on the edges
- A crack across the base
- Scratches in the surface
- Chips caused during fitting
Comparing quotes
- What preparation is included
- Aftercare advice
- How changes to the job are handled
- Who will actually do the work
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
What shower tray repair costs
Repairs from £95. There is no charge for travel to Unthank. The price depends on:
- How much damage there is
- How many items we do on one visit
- The material
- Unusual colours or finishes
Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Send pictures for a quote
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- A wider photo showing the entire shower tray
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Your questions about shower tray repair in Unthank
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can I keep using a cracked tray?
We would stop using it until it’s repaired, in case water is getting through.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Unthank.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Typically, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Should you replace it?
The tray is usually the last thing fitted and the first thing tiled up to, so taking one out disturbs a lot. A repair keeps everything as it is. Prices start from £95. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Unthank
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
See our pricing.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
