Essex · England
Shower Tray Repair for Ballards Gore homes
We travel to Ballards Gore for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage around the waste
- Staining and dullness across the tray
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
How we handle shower tray repair in Ballards Gore
The first thing we do is check the tray: a tray that moves needs its support sorted first, otherwise any crack returns. We’ll tell you if that is the case. If you are dealing with a dull, stained or worn surface and damage around the waste, we can help.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Location
- Ballards Gore (SS4)
- Region
- Essex
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Covering Ballards Gore
Ballards Gore is about 2 miles north-east of Rochford, in Essex. Anywhere in SS4, we carry out the work at your property. Our technicians cover 644 places in Essex. You can also see our page for London, about 37 miles away.
Every address in SS4 is covered. Close by, we cover Canewdon (1 mile north), Creeksea (3 miles north-east), Ostend (4 miles north-east), Althorne (4 miles north) and Latchingdon (5 miles north). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (15 miles north-west), Basildon (13 miles west), Maldon (9 miles north), Canvey Island (9 miles south-west), Billericay (14 miles west) and Rayleigh (6 miles west).
Near you in Ballards Gore
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to King Edmund School and The Shepherd and Dog pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Rochford station, about 2.4 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Rayleigh Windmill Museum (2.2 miles south-west) and Southend University Hospital (4.2 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Lion Creek and Lower Raypits.
Common problems we fix in Ballards Gore
Most cracked trays are trays that flex: without a solid, level base underneath, every shower puts strain on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.
People generally call us when they notice something like this:
- Scratches in the surface
- Chips on the edges
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- A dull, stained or worn surface
Before you book anyone
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How to care for the finish
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- When it can be used again
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What affects the price in Ballards Gore
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- What the surface is made of
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You will see the full price before you book.
Getting a price from pictures
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- The material, if you know it
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Where you are, by postcode
- Details of any past repairs
If you’re in Ballards Gore and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Stick to gentle cleaners
- Don’t use strong acids or bleach
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
- Check the seal every few months
Keep an eye on the sealant, and replace it when it splits or goes black.
If the tray creaks or moves, get it checked, before it cracks or gets worse.
The process
Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We ensure the tray doesn’t flex and look for the cause of any crack.
- The damaged area, or the whole tray, is cleaned and prepared.
- We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
- The repair is colour-matched, or the entire tray gets a new finish.
- Once cured, typically by the day after, you can use the shower.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Ensure the area is dry
- Let us know about parking or access
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
Repair or replace: which is better?
When the tray is firm and dry underneath, repair is the obvious choice. If the floor is damaged or the tray is badly cracked, replacement may make more sense. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ballards Gore
- A fixed quote before booking
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- No extra charge for your area
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
See our prices page.
Common questions in Ballards Gore
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Is it OK to use a cracked tray?
It’s best to stop using it until it’s checked, because water may be getting underneath.
When can I use the shower again?
You’ll get the exact time when we finish, generally the following day.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Do you cover Ballards Gore?
We do. We send a technician to Ballards Gore for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Honest limits
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Trays cracked in several places
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
- Ceramic
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
