Cumbria · England

Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Wreay, Cumbria

Problem with your shower tray in Wreay? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Movement when you stand on it
  • A crack across the base
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair in Wreay

Shower tray repair in Wreay without replacing anything

Every crack has a cause, and we find it first. A tray that moves needs its support sorting first, so the crack does not come back. Typical jobs include snagging damage in a new bathroom and cracks running from the waste, in ceramic, cast iron and enamelled steel.

Every job is backed for twelve months in Wreay and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Area
Wreay (CA4)
County
Cumbria
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

How we price shower tray repair

Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:

  • The type of damage
  • What the surface is made of
  • The colour and finish to match
  • How many areas need work

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Quotes from your pictures

When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • A photo taken from further back

To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll say immediately whether it can be repaired.

Common problems we fix in Wreay

Cracks often start at the waste, because that is where the tray is weakest and the fitting puts pressure on it.

Customers typically contact us about:

  • A crack across the base
  • Chips or cracks by the plughole
  • Chips on the edges
  • Chips caused during fitting

What to look for in a quote

  • Who turns up on the day
  • How your room will be protected
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • Whether the price covers travel

10 questions to ask before you book

About Wreay

Wreay is about 4 miles south-east of Carlisle, in Cumbria. From the centre of Wreay to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Wreay is one of 438 places in Cumbria where we work. Our jobs stretch from Wreay to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 50 miles away).

Postcode districts we cover here: CA4. We also cover the places around Wreay: Carleton (2 miles north), Cotehill (2 miles east), Low Cotehill (2 miles east), Cumwhinton (2 miles north-east) and Low Hesket (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Carlisle (4 miles north-west), Penrith (13 miles south-east), Currock (4 miles north-west), Raffles (5 miles north-west), Botcherby (4 miles north-west) and Morton (5 miles north-west).

What’s near Wreay

Around Wreay, we work in homes near Wreay CofE Primary School, St Mary's Church and The Plough pub and the streets around them. The closest station to Wreay is Wetheral station, about 3.9 miles north-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Garlands Hospital (3 miles north) and Corby Castle (3.8 miles north-east).

Map of Wreay © OpenStreetMap contributors

Questions from Wreay

Is repairing better than replacing?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.

Is there a call-out fee?

There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

When can I use the shower again?

Typically the day after. We will confirm before we leave.

Which areas do you work in?

Everywhere in the UK, Wreay included. Travel is included in the price.

How soon can you come?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.

What happens next?

You’ll get a fixed quote back, plus dates. There is no obligation to book.

Repairs by material

Acrylic

Acrylic-capped trays are lighter, so good support matters. Cracks and scratches can be repaired.

Enamelled steel

Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Exposed metal can rust, so early repairs help.

What a repair cannot fix

Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:

  • Leaking waste fittings
  • Damage below the tray that needs a builder
  • A tray that moves underfoot

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.

Materials we work on in Wreay

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

Repair or replace in Wreay?

The tray is usually the last thing fitted and the first thing tiled up to, so taking one out disturbs a lot. Repairing it avoids that disruption. Prices start from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.

What you get with us

  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • One visit for most repairs
  • One price list for the whole UK

See our pricing.

Landlord and trade work in Wreay

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.

For anyone letting property in or around Wreay, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.

The process

We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. Allow a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, and we will tell you if anything changes.

  1. The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
  2. Any sealant in the way is cut out.
  3. The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
  4. The surface is refinished to match.
  5. We clean up and give you the curing time.

How to prepare

  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Open a window if you can
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area

Ask for a price

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.

Send photos for a quote

Related advice

Aftercare tips

Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:

  • Do not ignore a tray that flexes
  • Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
  • Store bottles off the tray
  • Use the extractor fan

Keep an eye on the sealant, and replace it when it splits or goes black.

Act on split sealant early. It lets water behind the tray and can damage the floor below.

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