Essex · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Brentwood, Essex
Shower tray repair across Brentwood and nearby, usually in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage around the waste
- Movement when you stand on it
Shower tray repair in Brentwood, done in place
A cracked or chipped shower tray doesn’t always need replacing. If it’s solid underneath, it can usually be repaired in place, saving you the cost and mess of a new one. Our technicians work on cast iron, ceramic and acrylic, and the jobs we see most are a crack across the base and damage around the waste.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll come back.
Can I fix it myself?
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.
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.
Towns and villages near Brentwood
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Common problems we fix in Brentwood
Most chips come from things dropped in the shower, typically along the edges or by the waste.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- Chipped corners or rims
- A tray that flexes
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- A dull, stained or worn surface
Comparing quotes
- How your room will be protected
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Who turns up on the day
- What prep work is covered
What a repair cannot fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- Leaking waste fittings
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
What shower tray repair costs
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed price
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- A wider photo showing the entire shower tray
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Any details about the material
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
Where we work around Brentwood
Brentwood is about 19 miles north-east of London, in Essex. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Brentwood and nearby villages, so there is no workshop to go to. We cover 644 places across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Brentwood to London (19 miles away).
We work across CM13, CM14, CM15 and CM4 and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on High Street, London Road and Old Church Road. Brentwood sits on or near the A12 and A128, which makes travel easy. We also travel to Shenfield (1 mile north-east), Hutton Mount (1 mile east), Ingrave (2 miles south-east), Hutton (2 miles east) and Doddinghurst (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (11 miles north-east), Basildon (8 miles south-east), Harlow (13 miles north-west), Canvey Island (14 miles south-east), Billericay (5 miles east) and Rayleigh (13 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Essex, Brentwood sees plenty of our work.
Local landmarks in Brentwood
In Brentwood, that means homes near Becket Keys Church of England School, Weald Country Park and Church of St Thomas of Canterbury and the streets around them. You will also find St Helen's Catholic Junior School (within half a mile north), Sawyers Hall College (within half a mile north-west) and The Dairyman pub (within half a mile south). Brentwood’s nearest station is Brentwood station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Brentwood Community Hospital (0.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Thorndon Park.
FAQs for Brentwood
What does shower tray repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
Is it OK to use a cracked tray?
Only if you’re sure it is not leaking. Check the ceiling below for damp.
Can you fix a cracked tray?
Normally, if the tray is firmly supported. We reinforce the crack, fill it and refinish the surface.
Do you charge for travel?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Repairing versus replacing in Brentwood
Replacing a tray typically means taking out the enclosure and tiles, preparing a new base and re-tiling. A repair or resurface leaves all of that alone. Prices start from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Brentwood
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Take a look at our prices page.
What happens on the day
We turn up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. Most visits take a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We check the tray for movement first.
- We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
- Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
- The repair is shaped, colour matched and finished.
- It’s left to cure, normally until the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Ask for 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’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Advice
Aftercare tips
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
- Ventilate the room after showers
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
Rinse the tray after use, clean with mild cleaners, and keep the sealant in good condition so water can’t get underneath.
Don’t keep using a cracked tray. Water may be getting under the tray, where it causes damage you can’t see.
Repairs by material
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Exposed metal can rust, so it’s worth repairing early.
Acrylic
Acrylic-capped trays are lighter, so a firm base is essential. We repair cracks and scratches.
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