Greater London · England
Shower Tray Repair for Balham homes
We travel to Balham for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- Chipped corners or rims
Shower tray repair in Balham, done in place
We check the tray before repairing it: if it flexes underfoot, the cause needs sorting before any repair, otherwise any crack returns. We will tell you if that’s the case. If you are dealing with a tray that flexes and scratches from cleaning or grit, we can help, whatever the material.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Area
- Balham (SW12, SW17, SW4)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
- Multiple cracks across the tray
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Ceramic
What we’re called out for in Balham
Trays crack mainly because they move: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, every shower puts strain on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.
Common reasons people in Balham contact us include:
- Damage around the waste
- Chipped corners or rims
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How soon you can use it again
- How the room is protected while they work
Keeping it looking good
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
- Check the seal every few months
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Don’t use strong acids or bleach
Wait the full curing time before you shower. After that, mild cleaners and good ventilation are all it needs.
Failed sealant around a tray should be replaced quickly. It lets water behind the tray and can damage the floor below.
How it works
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job typically takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.
- We ensure the tray does not flex and look for the cause of any crack.
- Next we clean and prepare the tray.
- We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
- We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
- The tray is left to cure and can usually be used the day after.
Before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
How to get a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
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.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Balham and nearby
Balham is about 2 miles south-west of Stockwell, in Greater London. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Balham is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
We work across the SW12, SW17 and SW4 postcode area and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as Lynn Road, Weir Road and Byrne Road. Neighbouring places we cover include Grange Mills (1 mile north-east), Hyde farm estate (1 mile east), Clapham Park (1 mile north-east), Streatham Park (1 mile south-east) and Tooting Bec (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles north-east), City of Westminster (5 miles north), Marylebone (5 miles north), Kensington (4 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north) and Shoreditch (7 miles north-east).
Near you in Balham
In Balham, that means homes near Wandsworth Common, The Bedford pub and Chestnut Grove Academy, among other places. Nearby too are Church of St Mary (under half a mile south-west), Oak Lodge School (within half a mile north-west) and Ravenstone Primary School (under half a mile south). There is a railway station in Balham itself: Balham station. Well-known places in the area include Southside Wandsworth (1.9 miles north-west) and London Sewing Machine Museum (0.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Knight's Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
- Other local spots include Streatham Hill (1.3 miles east)
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
Repairs by material
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are heavy and rigid with a gel-coat finish. Poor support underneath leads to cracks, and chips can be filled and matched.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How many areas need work
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The colour and finish to match
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed price
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A photo taken from further back
Most clients in Balham get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Also in Balham
Common questions in Balham
Are there extra charges for Balham?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
How long does it take to cure?
Typically the following day. We will tell you the exact time when we finish.
Do you come to Balham?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Balham and the rest of Greater London. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
