Essex · England
Shower Tray Repair for Brightlingsea homes
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for householders, landlords and businesses in Brightlingsea. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- Chipped corners or rims
- Chips caused during fitting
When a repair is not the answer
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- A tray broken in more than one place
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Brightlingsea
- Cast iron
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
Shower tray repair at your home in Brightlingsea
We check the tray before repairing it: if it flexes underfoot, the cause needs sorting before any repair, otherwise any crack returns. We will tell you if that’s the case. We regularly repair stone resin, acrylic and enamelled steel, and the jobs we see most are scratches in the surface and cracks running from the waste.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we will sort it.
- Location
- Brightlingsea (CO7)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Brightlingsea
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Is a cracked tray repairable?
Often. A tray that moves needs its support sorting before the repair.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
What do you need from me?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
How do I get a price for shower tray repair in Brightlingsea?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item with your CO7 postcode.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Different materials, different repairs
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so it’s worth repairing early.
Acrylic
Acrylic trays are lighter and slightly flexible, so a firm base is essential. We repair cracks and scratches.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many items we do on one visit
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Unusual colours or finishes
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Quotes from your photos
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the shower tray, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Brightlingsea
For anyone letting property in or around Brightlingsea, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Essex and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
How it works
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Allow a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and how to look after it.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
- We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
- We refinish the surface to match the tray.
- We clean up and give you the curing time.
Preparing for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Ensure the area is dry
Ask for a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
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Keeping it looking good
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Store bottles off the tray
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
- Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
Wait the full curing time before you shower. After that, gentle cleaning and good ventilation keep it in good shape.
Do not keep using a cracked tray. Water can get through to the floor and walls, and the damage below isn’t visible.
Our work in Brightlingsea
Brightlingsea is about 5 miles west of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in 644 places in Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Brightlingsea to London (about 53 miles away).
Our visits in CO7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as Station Road, High Street and Church Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Brightlingsea include the B1029, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Brightlingsea: Thorrington (2 miles north), South Heath (3 miles north-east), St Osyth (3 miles east), Aingers Green (3 miles north-east) and Frating (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (8 miles north-west), Clacton-on-Sea (5 miles east), Harwich (13 miles north-east), Camulodunum (8 miles north-west), Heybridge (15 miles west) and Greenstead (7 miles north-west).
What’s near Brightlingsea
Around Brightlingsea, we work in homes near Church of St James, The Kings Head pub and Brightlingsea Primary School and Nursery, among other places. Brightlingsea’s nearest station is Alresford station, roughly 3.1 miles north-west of the centre. Not far away are Howlands Marsh.
Should you replace it?
Trays sit under the screen and tiles, so taking one out disturbs a lot. Repairing it avoids that disruption. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Brightlingsea
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Work done at your home or business
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Read our full price list.
Common problems we fix in Brightlingsea
A tired-looking tray is often the result of years of cleaning: abrasive pads, strong chemicals and limescale wear the finish away.
Customers normally contact us about:
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- Damage around the waste
- Chips caused during fitting
Comparing quotes
- How long it needs to cure
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What happens if they find more damage
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
