Liverpool · England
Shower Tray Repair in Wavertree
Shower tray repair in Wavertree without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack across the base
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
What we do, step by step
We begin by going over the job with you. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. You can expect it to take a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
- We clean and prepare the damaged area or the entire tray.
- We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
- The repair is colour-matched, or the whole tray gets a new finish.
- The tray is left to cure and can typically be used the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Clear the area around the damage
- Open a window if you can
Getting a price
To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say immediately whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Shower tray repair in Wavertree without replacing anything
We repair plenty of shower trays. Chips by the waste, cracks across the base and dull, stained surfaces can all be put right without removing the tray. We regularly repair cast iron, stone resin and enamelled steel, and common reasons people contact us are edge chips from dropped bottles and scratches in the surface.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Wavertree (L15, L7, L8)
- Region
- Liverpool
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Our work in Wavertree
Wavertree is about 1 mile south-west of Liverpool, in Liverpool. Customers in Wavertree get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Wavertree is one of 52 towns and villages in Liverpool we cover.
Every address in L15, L7 and L8 is covered. You’ll find streets such as Earle Road, Callow Road and Tabley Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover include Granby Four Streets (1 mile south-west), Sefton Park (1 mile south), Mossley Hill (1 mile south-east), Holy Land (2 miles south-west) and St Michael's Hamlet (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Crosby (7 miles north-west), Orrell (5 miles north-west), Brighton-le-Sands (7 miles north-west), Tranmere (4 miles west), Grassendale (3 miles south) and Seacombe (4 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Liverpool, Wavertree sees plenty of our work.
What’s near Wavertree
Typical jobs here are in homes near Lawrence Community Primary School, Dovedale Infant School and Church of Saint Bridget, among other places. Other local landmarks include The Lyceum (2 miles west), The Grosvenor pub (less than half a mile north), The Studio @ Deyes (0.5 miles north) and Wavertree Playground (0.6 miles south-east). The nearest railway station is Edge Hill station, about 0.6 miles north-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Liverpool Women's Hospital (1.1 miles west) and Elizabeth Hoare Gallery (1.6 miles west). The countryside around Wavertree includes Princes Park lake and New Ferry Butterfly Park.
- Local facilities include Greenbank (0.9 miles south-east)
Honest limits
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
Do you need shower tray repair in Wavertree?
On timber floors, movement can crack a tray, especially if the tray wasn’t bedded properly. On concrete, an uneven base is the usual cause.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- Chips on the edges
- Damage around the waste
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- Scratches in the surface
What your quote should include
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How to care for the finish
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a tray generally means taking out the enclosure and tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. A repair or resurface keeps all of that in place. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Wavertree
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Colour-matched on site
- Everything repaired in place
- Fixed prices from your photos
Read our prices page.
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.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
What your shower tray is made of matters
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so it’s worth repairing early.
Acrylic
Acrylic-capped trays are lighter, so a firm base is essential. We repair cracks and scratches.
Wavertree: your questions answered
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
How long before I can shower?
Typically the day after. We will confirm before we leave.
Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?
Generally, as long as it does not flex. The crack is reinforced, filled and refinished.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Can you make an old tray look new?
Yes. We can resurface the whole tray for a fresh finish.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Stick to gentle cleaners
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
- Report any creaking or movement early
- Replace failing sealant promptly
Give the repair its full curing time before showering. After that, gentle cleaning and good ventilation keep it in good shape.
Don’t keep using a cracked tray. Water can get through to the floor and walls, where it causes damage you can’t see.
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What affects the price in Wavertree
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What kind of damage it is
- How much damage there is
- How many items we do on one visit
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
How to get a fixed quote
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- Something in shot to show the size
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Natural light rather than flash
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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