Essex · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Bradwell, Essex
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing in Bradwell, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the edges
- Movement when you stand on it
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Shower tray repair in Bradwell without replacing anything
We repair cracks, chips and scratches in stone resin, acrylic and ceramic trays, or resurface the entire tray if it’s worn. The tray stays in place, so the enclosure and tiles aren’t disturbed. If you’re dealing with damage around the waste and scratches in the surface, we can help, on ceramic, acrylic and cast iron alike.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Bradwell (CM77)
- County
- Essex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
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.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
When a repair isn’t the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
Bradwell and nearby
Bradwell is about 3 miles east of Braintree, in Essex. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Bradwell is one of 644 places in Essex where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 40 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: CM77. Streets in the area include The Street, Church Road and Rectory Meadow. Neighbouring places we cover include Perry Green (1 mile south), Lanham Green (1 mile south-west), Pattiswick (1 mile north-east), Stisted (1 mile north) and Cressing (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Colchester (12 miles east), Chelmsford (11 miles south-west), Braintree (3 miles west), Maldon (11 miles south), Witham (5 miles south) and Camulodunum (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Bradwell
In Bradwell, that means homes near The Dolphin Public House, Alec Hunter Academy and Parish Church of the Holy Trinity, among other places. The nearest railway station is Braintree Freeport station, roughly 2.3 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Laundry & Mangle Museum (2.2 miles east) and William Julien Courtauld Hospital (3.3 miles west). Open spaces near Bradwell include Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
What we are called out for in Bradwell
Trays crack mainly because they move: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, it flexes each time someone stands on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.
The things customers typically mention when they call include:
- Scuffs and light scratches
- Damage around the waste
- Chips on the edges
- Chips caused during fitting
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Who will actually do the work
Repairing versus replacing in Bradwell
A new tray can be cheap, but fitting it isn’t: removing the screen, breaking out tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. A repair is one visit. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Bradwell
- Same prices wherever you are
- Everything repaired in place
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Take a look at our pricing.
Bradwell questions
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can I keep using a cracked tray?
Only if you are sure it is not leaking. Check the ceiling below for damp.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across Essex.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
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.
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Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How much damage there is
- The material
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Send pictures for a quote
You can take the pictures on your phone. Ensure they show:
- Details of any past repairs
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A picture taken from further back
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
For a price in Bradwell, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
How to look after the repair
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Ventilate the room after showers
- Get a moving tray checked
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Store bottles off the tray
Rinse the tray down after showering, use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, and keep the sealant in good condition so water cannot get underneath.
A tray that moves underfoot needs looking at, before it cracks.
The process
There is not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface.
- First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
- The damaged area, or the whole tray, is cleaned and prepared.
- We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
- We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
- We leave it to cure; the shower is normally usable the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Get a quote
Most customers in Bradwell get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
