Norfolk · England
Shower Tray Repair in Buckenham
Problem with your shower tray in Buckenham? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack across the base
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Shower tray repair in Buckenham without replacing anything
Shower tray repairs are one of our most common jobs. Chips by the waste, cracks across the base and dull, stained surfaces can all be put right without removing the tray. If you are dealing with chips or cracks by the plughole and chips on the edges, we can help, on acrylic, stone resin and cast iron alike.
Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Buckenham (NR13)
- Area hub
- Norfolk
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
About Buckenham
Buckenham is about 9 miles east of Norwich, in Norfolk. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our repair technicians cover 797 places in Norfolk.
Our technicians cover all of NR13 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover Strumpshaw (1 mile north-west), Lingwood (1 mile north), North Burlingham (2 miles north), Blofield (3 miles north-west) and Brundall (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Norwich (9 miles west), Great Yarmouth (10 miles east), Wymondham (15 miles west), Gorleston-on-Sea (10 miles east), Sprowston (8 miles north-west) and Thorpe St Andrew (6 miles west).
Near you in Buckenham
In Buckenham, that means homes near St Nicholas' Church, among other places. The closest station to Buckenham is Buckenham station, roughly 0.7 miles west. A little further out are Claxton Castle (2.1 miles south-west) and Strumpshaw Hall Steam Museum (1 mile west). Open spaces near Buckenham include Bargate and Buckenham Marshes RSPB reserve.
Your questions about shower tray repair in Buckenham
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Is it OK to use a cracked tray?
Not until you know the crack is not letting water through. Look for damp or stains below.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Do you redo the sealant?
We can. After a repair is a good time to reseal.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
What we do, step by step
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We check the tray for movement first.
- The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
- Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
- The repair is shaped, colour-matched and finished.
- It’s left to cure, typically until the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Getting a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
What we are called out for in Buckenham
The waste is a common starting point for cracks, because that’s where the tray is weakest and the fitting puts pressure on it.
Look out for any of the following:
- A tray that flexes
- A crack across the base
- Scuffs and light scratches
- Chipped corners or rims
Comparing quotes
- How changes to the job are handled
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Who turns up on the day
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
When a repair is not the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- A tray that moves underfoot
- Leaking waste fittings
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
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What else we do in Buckenham
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Stone resin
Stone resin is a dense, rigid material with a smooth gel coat. They crack if the base is not fully supported, and chips can be filled and matched.
Acrylic
Acrylic trays are lighter and slightly flexible, so a firm base is essential. Cracks and scratches can be repaired.
Landlord and trade work in Buckenham
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a tray typically means removing the screen and tiling, relaying the base and tiling again. A repair or resurface keeps all of that in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Buckenham
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Same prices wherever you are
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Read our full price list.
What shower tray repair costs
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- Access to the area
- What the surface is made of
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Send pictures for a quote
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any details about the material
- Details of any past repairs
- One picture of the entire shower tray
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
