Essex · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Balls Green, Essex
Problem with your shower tray in Balls Green? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A tray that flexes
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
Signs you need shower tray repair in Balls Green
Trays fitted on timber floors can crack if the floor moves, particularly if it wasn’t fully bedded. On solid floors, cracks normally point to an uneven base.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- A crack across the base
- Chipped corners or rims
- A damaged area around the waste
What to look for in a quote
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What happens if they find more damage
- How to care for the finish
- How long it needs to cure
About our shower tray repair in Balls Green
Every crack has a cause, and we find it first. If the tray moves, the support is fixed or flagged before we repair it, so the repair lasts. We’re frequently asked to fix a tray that flexes and a tray that looks tired however much you clean it, across ceramic, stone resin and enamelled steel.
You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Area
- Balls Green (CO7)
- County
- Essex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Balls Green
Balls Green is about 6 miles east of Colchester, in Essex. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in 644 places across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 55 miles away.
Jobs in CO7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Frating Road, Chapel Lane and Brundells Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Balls Green include Hare Green (1 mile north), Frating Green (1 mile south), Cowey Green (1 mile north), Frating (1 mile south-west) and Great Bromley (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Colchester (6 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (7 miles south-east), Harwich (10 miles east), Camulodunum (7 miles west), Greenstead (4 miles west) and Tiptree (13 miles west).
Landmarks near Balls Green
In Balls Green, that means homes near Snooty Fox pub, among other places. The closest station to Balls Green is Great Bentley station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Wivenhoe Chapel Museum (3.3 miles west). The countryside around Balls Green includes Cockaynes Wood.
What we do, step by step
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface.
- We make sure the tray doesn’t flex and look for the cause of any crack.
- Next we clean and prepare the tray.
- Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
- We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
- Once cured, typically by the next day, you can use the shower.
How to prepare
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Advice
How we price shower tray repair
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Balls Green. The price reflects:
- The colour and finish to match
- How many areas need work
- Access to the area
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Quotes from your photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- One picture of the whole shower tray
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- The material, if you know it
Upload a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Balls Green, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
For anyone letting property in or around Balls Green, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.
Repair or replace in Balls Green?
Replacing a tray normally means refitting the screen, retiling and resealing. Repairing it avoids all of that, at a fraction of the cost. Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why us?
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- No extra charge for your area
- Everything repaired in place
Take a look at our pricing.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Stick to gentle cleaners
- Get a moving tray checked
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the tray
- Ventilate the room after showers
Rinse the tray after use, clean with mild 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 damage the floor below.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll 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.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic trays are lighter and slightly flexible, so good support matters. Cracks and scratches can be repaired.
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are heavy and rigid with a gel-coat finish. Poor support underneath leads to cracks, and chips are filled and matched to the surface.
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Balls Green questions
What happens after I send photos?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Can you make an old tray look new?
Yes. The entire tray can be resurfaced without removing it.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Is it OK to use a cracked tray?
We’d stop using it until it’s repaired, because water may be getting underneath.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
