Reading · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Whitley, Reading
Problem with your shower tray in Whitley? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked shower tray
- Scratches in the surface
What we do, step by step
On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve 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 tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Any sealant in the way is cut out.
- We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
- The surface is refinished to match.
- We clean up and give you the curing time.
Before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Getting a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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Shower tray repair in Whitley without replacing anything
A cracked or chipped shower tray doesn’t always need replacing. If it’s solid underneath, it can typically be repaired in place, saving you the cost and mess of a new one. Typical jobs include damage from a refit or building work and a crack across the base, in ceramic, acrylic and cast iron.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Whitley as everywhere else we work.
- Where
- Whitley (RG2, RG1, RG19)
- Area hub
- Reading
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Whitley
What else we do in Whitley
Questions from Whitley
What areas do you cover?
The whole UK, including all of Reading. Send your postcode with your photos and we will confirm dates.
When can I use the shower again?
You will get the exact time when we finish, normally the next day.
Do you reseal the tray as well?
We can. It’s a good time to replace old sealant.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
What do you need from me?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.
Repairing versus replacing in Whitley
A new shower tray often means a new enclosure fitting, new tiling and new sealant. Repairing it avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why Whitley clients choose us
- A fixed quote before you book
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Generally one visit, start to finish
Read our prices page.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
When we’d advise against a repair
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- A tray that moves underfoot
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
Work for landlords and builders
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
For anyone letting property in or around Whitley, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
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.
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are heavy and rigid with a gel-coat finish. They crack if the base isn’t fully supported, and chips are filled and matched to the surface.
About Whitley
Whitley is about 1 mile west of Earley, in Reading. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Whitley is one of 34 towns and villages in Reading we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 38 miles away.
All of RG2, RG1 and RG19 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes on Litton Road, Totnes Road and Winton Road. Other places close to Whitley include Whitley Wood (1 mile south), Earley (1 mile east), Green Park (1 mile west), Great Lea Common (1 mile south-west) and Reading (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Caversham (3 miles north), Norcot (4 miles north-west), Tilehurst Within (4 miles north-west), Arborfield Garrison (4 miles south-east), Caversham Heights (4 miles north) and Horncastle (3 miles north-west).
What’s near Whitley
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Crosfields School, Whitley Park Primary and Nursery School and Pearman's Copse. Other local landmarks include John Madejski Academy (within half a mile south), University of Reading library (1.1 miles north-east), St Agnes (within half a mile north) and World Turned Upside Down pub (less than half a mile west). The nearest railway station is Reading Green Park station, about 1.7 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Berkshire Hospital (1.6 miles north) and The Oracle (1.8 miles north). Open spaces near Whitley include Fobney Island Wetland Reserve and Sonning Hill.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Store bottles off the tray
- Get a moving tray checked
- Use the extractor fan
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off the tray. Warm water and a mild detergent is enough.
Act on split sealant early. Water gets behind and under the tray and can cause damage underneath.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The material and finish
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- Any details about the material
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One picture of the entire shower tray
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
