West Sussex · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Balcombe Lane, West Sussex
Problem with your shower tray in Balcombe Lane? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
Common questions in Balcombe Lane
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.
Is it OK to use a cracked tray?
We’d stop using it until it’s repaired, because water may be getting underneath.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can a stained tray be refinished?
Yes. We can resurface the entire tray for a fresh finish without removing it.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Do you cover the entire of West Sussex?
Across the UK, and that includes Balcombe Lane. Prices don’t change with location.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.
Shower tray repair in Balcombe Lane, done in place
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 technicians work on ceramic, stone resin and cast iron, and the jobs we see most are a cracked shower tray and snagging damage in a new bathroom.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- Balcombe Lane (RH17)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Ventilate the room after showers
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
- Replace failing sealant promptly
Rinse the tray after use, use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, and keep an eye on the sealant so water cannot get underneath.
Act on split sealant early. Water gets behind and under the tray and can cause damage underneath.
The process
We agree an arrival time beforehand. On site, it takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
- The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
- The surface is refinished to match.
- We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Make sure the area is dry
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
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Should you replace it?
If the tray is solid and the crack hasn’t let water spread, repair is generally best. If water has damaged the floor, or the tray is cracked in several places, a new tray may be better. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why us?
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We leave the room as we found it
Read our pricing.
Our work in Balcombe Lane
Balcombe Lane is about 4 miles south-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Whether you’re in the middle of Balcombe Lane or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Balcombe Lane to London (29 miles away).
We cover every part of RH17 and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Balcombe Lane: Balcombe (1 mile south), Worth Abbey (2 miles north-east), Furnace Green (2 miles north-west), Pease Pottage (3 miles west) and Staplefield (3 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Crawley (4 miles north-west), Horsham (8 miles west), Haywards Heath (5 miles south), Burgess Hill (8 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles north-east) and Broadfield (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Balcombe Lane
Around Balcombe Lane, we work in homes near Balcombe CofE Controlled Primary School, Oriel High School and The Parish Church of St Mary and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Balcombe station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Crawley Museum (3.9 miles north-west) and Waterbury Castle (4.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Blunts Wood and Paiges Meadow and Tilgate Lake.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. Impacts can chip or crack them, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
What a repair can’t fix
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Cast iron
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
Do you need shower tray repair in Balcombe Lane?
Rigid trays don’t bend, they crack when they sit on an uneven or poorly supported floor. Movement in a timber floor has the same effect.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- Scuffs and light scratches
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
Comparing quotes
- How soon you can use it again
- Who will actually do the work
- How to look after the finish
- What preparation is included
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Balcombe Lane. The price reflects:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The material and finish
- The colour and finish to match
- What kind of damage it is
A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from photos
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Any details about the material
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A wider photo showing the entire shower tray
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote.
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