Essex · England
Shower Tray Repair for Braintree homes
Problem with your shower tray in Braintree? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
Shower tray repair in Braintree without replacing anything
A worn or stained tray can be resurfaced, giving it a fresh, even finish without removing the screen or tiles. Whether it’s chipped corners or rims and a damaged area around the waste, we can help, whatever the material.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Essex.
What we’re called out for in Braintree
Trays crack mainly because they move: without a solid, level base underneath, it flexes each time someone stands on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- Damage around the waste
- Chips caused during fitting
- Movement when you stand on it
- A cracked shower tray
What your quote should include
- When it can be used again
- What preparation is included
- How your room will be protected
- Who turns up on the day
Nearby places to Braintree
Other services in Braintree
Braintree and the surrounding area
Braintree is about 39 miles north-east of London, in Essex. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Our technicians cover 644 places in Essex. We work right across the region, from Braintree to London (about 39 miles away).
All of CM7, CO9, CM77 and CO6 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on Market Street, Little Square and Great Square and the roads around them. With the A12 and A120 close by, Braintree is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Braintree include Bocking (1 mile west), Long Green (2 miles south-east), Great Notley (2 miles south-west), Black Notley (2 miles south) and Row Green (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (14 miles east), Chelmsford (11 miles south), Maldon (12 miles south-east), Witham (6 miles south-east), Camulodunum (13 miles east) and Halstead (5 miles north-east). Braintree is among the bigger towns we cover in Essex.
What’s near Braintree
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bocking Blackwater, Alec Hunter Academy and Congregational Church and the streets around them. Nearby too are Great Bradfords Infant and Nursery School (within half a mile north-east), Angel Inn (within half a mile north-west) and Edith Borthwick School (1 mile north-west). Braintree’s nearest station is Braintree station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west. A little further out are Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (less than half a mile north-west) and St Michael's Hospital (0.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
What your shower tray is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. 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.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a tray generally means removing the screen and tiling, preparing a new base and re-tiling. A repair or resurface leaves all of that alone. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why Braintree clients choose us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- One visit for most repairs
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Read our prices page.
Braintree questions
Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?
In most cases. If the tray moves, the support needs fixing first.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
What happens after I send pictures?
We come back with a fixed price, normally with dates to choose from. There is no obligation to book.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Generally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
How long before I can shower?
You will get the exact time when we finish.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Is a cracked shower tray safe to use?
We’d stop using it until it’s repaired, in case water is getting through.
How we price shower tray repair
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Braintree. The price reflects:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How much damage there is
- What the surface is made of
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Getting a price from pictures
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- One picture of the entire shower tray
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
If you are in Braintree and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
How the visit works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. Most jobs take a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- 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
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Ensure the area is dry
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
How to get a price
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
Looking after it afterwards
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Don’t ignore a tray that flexes
- Stick to gentle cleaners
- Replace failing sealant promptly
- Store bottles off the tray
Give the repair its full curing time before showering. After that, mild cleaners and good ventilation are all it needs.
Every shower forces a little water into a crack, which can damage the floor over time. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.
What we can’t put right
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
- A tray broken in more than one place
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Braintree
- Cast iron
- Ceramic
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
