Hertfordshire · England
Shower Tray Repair for Borehamwood homes
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing in Borehamwood, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- Staining and dullness across the tray
Signs you need shower tray repair in Borehamwood
Trays fitted on timber floors can crack if the floor moves, especially if the tray wasn’t bedded properly. On solid floors, cracks normally point to an uneven base.
Common reasons people in Borehamwood contact us include:
- Damage from a refit or building work
- A tray that flexes
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
What to look for in a quote
- What preparation is included
- Aftercare advice
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What happens if they find more damage
How we handle shower tray repair in Borehamwood
A cracked or chipped shower tray doesn’t always need replacing. If it’s solid underneath, it can normally be repaired in place, saving you the cost and mess of a new one. We regularly repair ceramic, enamelled steel and stone resin, and people most frequently call us about cracks running from the waste and snagging damage in a new bathroom.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Borehamwood (WD6)
- County
- Hertfordshire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface.
- 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.
- 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
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let us know about parking or access
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Getting a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire shower tray, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Related advice
What your shower tray is made of matters
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. Impacts can chip or crack them, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
Stone resin
Stone resin is a dense, rigid material with a smooth gel coat. Poor support underneath leads to cracks, and chips are filled and matched to the surface.
Repair or replace in Borehamwood?
The tray is normally the last thing fitted and the first thing tiled up to, so replacing one disturbs a lot around it. Repairing it avoids that disruption. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Borehamwood
- We leave the room as we found it
- One price list for the whole UK
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Usually one visit, start to finish
Read our prices page.
When a repair is not the answer
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Trays cracked in several places
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
Borehamwood and the surrounding area
Borehamwood is about 5 miles east of Watford, in Hertfordshire. From the centre of Borehamwood to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Borehamwood is one of 381 places in Hertfordshire we cover. Our jobs stretch from Borehamwood to London (about 14 miles away).
We cover every part of the WD6 postcode area. Whether you live on Station Road, Canterbury Road and Eldon Avenue or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Borehamwood sits on or near the A1 and A5135, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover include Well End (1 mile north-east), Green Street (1 mile north), Deacon's Hill (1 mile south), Rowley Green (1 mile east) and Elstree (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Watford (5 miles west), Hemel Hempstead (10 miles north-west), St Albans (7 miles north), Welwyn Garden City (10 miles north), Harpenden (11 miles north) and Hoddesdon (13 miles north-east).
Around Borehamwood
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to All Saints church, Aldenham Country Park and Yavneh College, among other places. You’ll also find The Pick & Shovel pub (within half a mile south-east) and St Teresa Catholic Primary School (less than half a mile east). The nearest railway station is Elstree & Borehamwood station, roughly 0.6 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (2.4 miles south-west) and Spires Shopping Centre (3.1 miles east). The countryside around Borehamwood includes Darland's Lake and Rowley Lodge Field.
Looking after it afterwards
To keep it looking its best:
- Get a moving tray checked
- Store bottles off the tray
- Use the extractor fan
- Rinse the tray after each shower
Rinse the tray after use, clean with mild cleaners, and keep the sealant in good condition so water cannot get underneath.
Failed sealant around a tray should be replaced quickly. It lets water behind the tray and can cause damage underneath.
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DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
How we price shower tray repair
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- How much damage there is
- How hard the colour is to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many items we do on one visit
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
Quotes from your pictures
You can generally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- A photo taken from further back
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- The material, if you know it
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Common questions in Borehamwood
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Do you cover Borehamwood?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Borehamwood and the rest of Hertfordshire. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Are there extra charges for Borehamwood?
There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
