Essex · England
Shower Tray Repair for Boxted homes
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing in Boxted, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- Cracks running from the waste
Shower tray repair at your home in Boxted
Most tray damage can be repaired in place, from chipped edges to cracks across the floor of the tray. The colour and finish are matched so the repair blends in. We work on acrylic, enamelled steel and cast iron, and common reasons people contact us are cracks running from the waste and a damaged area around the waste.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Where
- Boxted (CO4)
- County
- Essex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Can I fix it myself?
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, then guarantee it for a year.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. 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.
Places near Boxted
What else we do in Boxted
Our work in Boxted
Boxted is about 4 miles north of Colchester, in Essex. From the centre of Boxted to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Boxted is one of 644 places in Essex we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 53 miles away.
All of CO4 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Church Road, Boxted Straight Road and Windmill Close or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Other places close to Boxted include Workhouse Hill (1 mile west), Boxted Cross (1 mile north-east), Langham (1 mile east), Hornestreet (1 mile east) and Thorington Street (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (4 miles south), Clacton-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Harwich (15 miles east), Camulodunum (5 miles south), Halstead (12 miles west) and Greenstead (4 miles south).
Near you in Boxted
Our clients here include homes close to Boxted St Peter's Church of England School and Church of St Peter. For rail, the closest station is Colchester station, roughly 3.6 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Severalls Hospital (2.4 miles south) and Colchester Castle (4.2 miles south). The countryside around Boxted includes Westhouse Wood.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- What kind of damage it is
- How many areas need work
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Whether we combine several jobs
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.
How to get a fixed quote
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- The material, if you know it
- A picture taken from further back
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Something in shot to show the size
Most customers in Boxted get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
When a repair is not the answer
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Trays cracked in several places
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- Leaking waste fittings
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron
- Ceramic
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new shower tray frequently means a new enclosure fitting, new tiling and new sealant. Repairing it avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Boxted
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Same prices wherever you are
See our full price list.
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you are happy with the plan. It generally takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We protect the floor and the enclosure.
- Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
- The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
- The surface is refinished to match.
- We clean up and give you the curing time.
Preparing for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Getting a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Related advice
What your shower tray is made of matters
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 is a dense, rigid material with a smooth gel coat. Poor support underneath leads to cracks, and chips can be filled and matched.
Signs you need shower tray repair in Boxted
The waste is a common starting point for cracks, because that is where the tray is weakest and the fitting puts pressure on it.
The things clients normally mention when they call include:
- Chips caused during fitting
- Chipped corners or rims
- Cracks running from the waste
- Movement when you stand on it
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- How your room will be protected
- Aftercare advice
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Boxted: your questions answered
What areas do you cover?
The whole UK, including all of Essex. Just include your postcode and we will confirm dates.
How do I get a price for shower tray repair in Boxted?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item and your postcode.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Do you cover Boxted?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Boxted and the rest of Essex. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you make an old tray look new?
Yes. We can resurface the whole tray for a fresh finish.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, plus dates. There is no obligation to book.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
