Cambridgeshire · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Bassingbourn, Cambridgeshire
Shower tray repair in Bassingbourn without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- A damaged area around the waste
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a tray generally means refitting the screen, retiling and resealing. A repair leaves all of that untouched and costs far less. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Bassingbourn
- A fixed quote before booking
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- One price list for the entire UK
Take a look at our prices page.
Shower tray repair at your home in Bassingbourn
Every crack has a cause, and we find it first. A tray that moves needs its support sorting first, so the crack doesn’t come back. Our repair technicians work on acrylic, enamelled steel and ceramic, and people most frequently call us about chips or cracks by the plughole and a tray that creaks or moves underfoot.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Bassingbourn (SG8)
- Area hub
- Cambridgeshire
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Bassingbourn
Dull and stained trays are generally down to cleaning: limescale, harsh chemicals and abrasive pads wear the finish away.
Common reasons people in Bassingbourn contact us include:
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- A cracked shower tray
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
What your quote should include
- Who will actually do the work
- What prep work is covered
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether the price covers travel
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Different materials, different repairs
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are rigid and slim. They need a flat, solid base, and repairs are matched to the gel coat.
Acrylic
Acrylic trays are lighter and slightly flexible, so a firm base is essential. Cracks and scratches can be repaired.
Bassingbourn questions
What happens after I send photos?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Can I keep using a cracked tray?
Not until you know the crack isn’t letting water through. Check the ceiling below for damp.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Towns and villages near Bassingbourn
Also in Bassingbourn
Bassingbourn and nearby
Bassingbourn is about 2 miles north-west of Royston, in Cambridgeshire. Across the SG8 area, we carry out the work at your property. We work in all 371 towns and villages in Cambridgeshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 40 miles away.
Here we cover the SG8 postcode area. That includes homes on High Street, Limes Close and The Limes. We also travel to Kneesworth (1 mile east), Dyer's Green (1 mile north-east), Litlington (1 mile south-west), Abington Pigotts (2 miles west) and Whaddon (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Cambridge (12 miles north-east), St Neots (13 miles north-west), Cambourne (10 miles north), King's Hedges (13 miles north-east), Arbury (12 miles north-east) and Chesterton (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Bassingbourn
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Parish Church of St Peter and St Paul, The Belle pub and Bassingbourn Village College. For rail, the closest station is Royston station, about 2.2 miles south-east. A little further out are Orwell Toot Hill (4.6 miles north-east) and Tower Museum Bassingbourn (1.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Bassingbourn includes Fox Covert.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Bassingbourn
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, 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.
When we’d advise against a repair
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
- A tray broken in more than one place
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
- Cast iron
How to care for the repair
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Don’t ignore a tray that flexes
- Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
- Rinse away soap after showering
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
Store heavy bottles on a shelf, not on the tray, so they can’t be knocked over.
Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water may be getting under the tray, where it causes damage you can’t see.
How the visit works
Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
- We clean and prepare the damaged area or the entire tray.
- Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
- We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the whole tray.
- The tray is left to cure and can typically be used the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Ask for a price
If you’re in Bassingbourn and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
