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Shower Tray Repair in Brick End

Damaged shower tray in Brick End? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damage from a refit or building work
  • Scratches in the surface
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair for Brick End homes

Shower tray repair in Brick End, done in place

In most cases, a damaged tray can be repaired where it is, from chipped edges to cracks across the floor of the tray. We match the colour and finish so the repair blends in. If you’re dealing with snagging damage in a new bathroom and a dull, stained or worn surface, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.

You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll come back.

Area
Brick End (CM6)
County
Essex
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Keeping it looking good

It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:

  • Do not stand heavy bottles on the tray
  • Replace failing sealant promptly
  • Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
  • Get a moving tray checked

Avoid abrasive pads and strong descalers. A soft cloth and washing-up liquid do the job.

Act on split sealant early. It lets water behind the tray and can damage the floor below.

Landlord and trade work in Brick End

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Brick End as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Ceramic

Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.

Acrylic

Acrylic-capped trays are lighter, so good support matters. Cracks and scratches can be repaired.

Can I fix it myself?

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

The process

There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface.

  1. First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
  2. The damaged area, or the entire tray, is cleaned and prepared.
  3. We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
  4. We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
  5. We leave it to cure; the shower is generally usable the following day.

How to prepare

  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Let us know about parking or access

Ask for a price

For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Send photos for a quote

Related advice

Covering Brick End

Brick End is about 6 miles north-east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in 644 places across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 33 miles away.

Our visits in CM6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Close by, we cover Broxted (1 mile north), Henham (2 miles north-west), Fuller's End (2 miles west), Elsenham (3 miles west) and Ugley Green (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (15 miles south-east), Braintree (12 miles east), Harlow (12 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (8 miles north), Halstead (15 miles east) and Great Dunmow (4 miles south-east).

What’s near Brick End

Our clients here include homes close to Church of St Mary the Virgin and the streets around them. Brick End’s nearest station is Stansted Airport station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Herts and Essex Hospital (5.6 miles south-west) and House On The Hill Toy Museum (3.6 miles west). Not far away are Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve and Portingbury Hills.

Map of Brick End © OpenStreetMap contributors

Common questions in Brick End

Can you price it without visiting?

Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.

How much does shower tray repair cost in Brick End?

Prices start from £95. We give a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your CM6 postcode.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.

What happens next?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.

Will the price change on the day?

We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

Do you come to Brick End?

Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Brick End. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Will you leave a mess?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.

Do you cover the whole of Essex?

Across the UK, so Brick End is covered. Prices don’t change with location.

How we price shower tray repair

Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:

  • Access to the area
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • The material and finish
  • Doing more than one item at once

The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of 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.

Send pictures for a quote

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:

  • One picture of the entire shower tray
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Something in shot to show the size

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire shower tray, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

What we’re called out for in Brick End

A tired-looking tray is often the result of years of cleaning: abrasive pads, strong chemicals and limescale strip the surface finish.

These are the problems we’re asked about most:

  • A dull, stained or worn surface
  • Chipped corners or rims
  • Scratches in the surface
  • A tray that creaks or moves underfoot

Questions to ask before booking

  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • Aftercare advice
  • Who turns up on the day
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

Our hiring checklist

Honest limits

Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. We cannot fix:

  • A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
  • A tray broken in more than one place
  • Water damage to the floor beneath the tray

Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.

Surfaces we repair

  • Stone resin
  • Enamelled steel
  • Cast iron
  • Ceramic
  • Acrylic
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