Essex · England
Shower Tray Repair in Burnt Heath
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing at your home in Burnt Heath, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack across the base
- Chips on the edges
Shower tray repair in Burnt Heath, done in place
In most cases, a damaged tray can be repaired where it is, from a chip by the waste to a crack across the base. The colour and finish are matched so the repair blends in. We work on ceramic, stone resin and acrylic, and common reasons people contact us are chips on the edges and a crack across the base.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone.
- Area
- Burnt Heath (CO7)
- County
- Essex
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price shower tray repair
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What kind of damage it is
- The material and finish
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from pictures
When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Covering Burnt Heath
Burnt Heath is about 5 miles east of Colchester, in Essex. We visit homes and businesses in Burnt Heath, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Burnt Heath is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex where we work. Our jobs stretch from Burnt Heath to London (about 55 miles away).
Jobs in CO7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From Waterhouse Lane, Back Road and Frating Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Close by, we cover Bromley Cross (1 mile south), Foxash Estate (1 mile north), Little Bromley (2 miles east), Lawford (3 miles north-east) and Manningtree (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Colchester (5 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (10 miles south-east), Harwich (11 miles east), Camulodunum (6 miles west), Greenstead (3 miles south-west) and Tiptree (13 miles south-west).
What’s near Burnt Heath
In Burnt Heath, that means homes near Ardleigh Park, Church of St Mary and The Cross Inn. Burnt Heath’s nearest station is Manningtree station, about 3.1 miles north-east. A little further out are Colchester Castle (4.5 miles west) and The Munnings Museum (2.6 miles north). Not far away are Cattawade Marshes.
How the visit works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. It typically takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- 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
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Ask for a price
Most customers in Burnt Heath get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
Burnt Heath: your questions answered
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Can you fix a cracked tray?
Usually, if the tray is firmly supported. We reinforce the crack, fill it and refinish the surface.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
How much does shower tray repair cost in Burnt Heath?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
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.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Can I keep using a cracked tray?
Not until you know the crack is not letting water through. Check the ceiling below for damp.
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
DIY kit or professional repair?
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.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. 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.
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When a repair isn’t the answer
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
- A tray broken in more than one place
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Burnt Heath
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron
- Ceramic
Signs you need shower tray repair in Burnt Heath
Heavy bottles, shower heads and dropped razors chip trays, typically on the edges or near the plughole.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- Cracks running from the waste
- Scuffs and light scratches
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What prep work is covered
- When it can be used again
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
- Store bottles off the tray
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
Check the silicone around the tray every few months, and replace it when it splits or goes black.
If the tray creaks or moves, get it checked, before it cracks.
Repairing versus replacing in Burnt Heath
A new tray can be cheap, but fitting it isn’t: removing the screen, breaking out tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. A repair is one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Burnt Heath
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- No need to remove anything
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Take a look at our prices page.
Repairs by material
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are heavy and rigid with a gel-coat finish. Poor support underneath leads to cracks, and chips are filled and matched to the surface.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
