Essex · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Althorne, Essex
Damaged shower tray in Althorne? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Movement when you stand on it
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
Questions from Althorne
Is there a call-out fee?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Do you cover the entire of Essex?
Across the UK, so Althorne is covered. Prices do not change with location.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?
In most cases. If the tray moves, the support needs fixing first.
How long does it take to cure?
You’ll get the exact time when we finish.
About our shower tray repair in Althorne
Stone resin, acrylic and ceramic trays can all be repaired, and worn trays can be resurfaced completely. Nothing is taken out, so the screen and tiling stay as they are. Our repair technicians work on cast iron, enamelled steel and acrylic, and common reasons people contact us are a dull, stained or worn surface and cracks running from the waste.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Althorne and across Essex.
- Area
- Althorne (CM3)
- County
- Essex
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairs by material
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. Impacts can chip or crack them, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
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.
Can I fix it myself?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
What we do, step by step
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- 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.
- It’s left to cure, normally until the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Get a quote
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Keeping it looking good
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Do not use strong acids or bleach
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Report any creaking or movement early
Rinse the tray after use, use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, and keep an eye on the sealant so water can’t get underneath.
Act on split sealant early. It lets water behind the tray and can cause damage underneath.
What a repair can’t fix
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron
- Ceramic
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
What shower tray repair costs
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- The colour and finish to match
- Access to the area
- The material
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Quotes from your pictures
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Where you are, by postcode
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A picture taken from further back
Upload a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, with your CM3 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
What we are called out for in Althorne
Stone resin trays are rigid, so they crack rather than bend if the floor beneath them is not flat and fully supported. Movement in a timber floor has the same effect.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Chips caused during fitting
- Cracks running from the waste
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
What to look for in a quote
- How the colour is matched
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Essex and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Our work in Althorne
Althorne is about 5 miles north-east of Rochford, in Essex. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Althorne is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 38 miles away.
All of CM3 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Station Road, Fambridge Road and Chestnut Farm Drive or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Althorne include Latchingdon (2 miles north-west), Mayland (2 miles north), Ostend (2 miles east), Maylandsea (2 miles north) and Creeksea (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (13 miles north-west), Basildon (14 miles south-west), Maldon (6 miles north-west), Canvey Island (12 miles south-west), Billericay (14 miles west) and Rayleigh (8 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Althorne
Around Althorne, we work in homes near The Black Lion Public House and Parish Church of St Andrew. Althorne’s nearest station is Althorne station, about 0.5 miles south. Green spaces nearby include Lion Creek and Lower Raypits.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
