Essex · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Birch, Essex
We travel to Birch for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked shower tray
- Chips caused during fitting
Shower tray repair in Birch without replacing anything
If the entire tray looks tired, we can resurface it, giving it a fresh, even finish without removing the screen or tiles. Whether it’s a tray that flexes and scuffs and light scratches, we can help, on acrylic, enamelled steel and stone resin alike.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in Birch and across Essex.
- Area
- Birch (CO2)
- Region
- Essex
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. They chip and crack from impact, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are rigid and slim. They need a flat, solid base, and repairs are matched to the gel coat.
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 usually takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
- Next we clean and prepare the tray.
- We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
- We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the entire tray.
- Once cured, usually by the next day, you can use the shower.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Birch. The price reflects:
- The material and finish
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How much damage there is
- What kind of damage it is
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Quotes from your pictures
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Birch and the surrounding area
Birch is about 5 miles south-west of Colchester, in Essex. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Birch is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex we cover. Our jobs stretch from Birch to London (46 miles away).
All of CO2 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Birch: Birch Green (1 mile south), Layer Breton (1 mile south), Heckfordbridge (1 mile north), Layer-de-la-Haye (2 miles east) and Copford Green (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Colchester (5 miles north-east), Braintree (11 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (14 miles east), Maldon (10 miles south-west), Witham (8 miles west) and Camulodunum (4 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Birch
Our customers here include homes close to Birch Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Church of St Peter and St Paul and Hare And Hounds Public House. The closest station to Birch is Marks Tey station, about 3 miles north-west. A little further out are Birch Castle (under half a mile south-east) and Anchor Press Museum (3.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Roman River Valley.
Common questions in Birch
What do you need from me?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
How long does it take to cure?
Normally by the following day. We’ll confirm before we leave.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?
Usually, if the tray is firmly supported. We reinforce the crack, fill it and refinish the surface.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
How to look after the repair
It’s all simple stuff:
- Check the seal every few months
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Store bottles off the tray
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.
Repair or replace: which is better?
The tray itself may not cost much, but the work around it does: removing the screen, breaking out tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. Repairing it takes one visit. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Birch
- We leave the room as we found it
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colour-matched on site
- Normally one visit, start to finish
See our prices page.
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What we are called out for in Birch
Dull and stained trays are normally down to cleaning: abrasive pads, strong chemicals and limescale wear the finish away.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- Scuffs and light scratches
- A tray that flexes
What your quote should include
- What prep work is covered
- How the colour is matched
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What happens if they find more damage
Can I fix it myself?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Honest limits
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
- Leaking waste fittings
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled steel
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
