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Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Canonbury, Greater London
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Canonbury and across Greater London. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused during fitting
- Chipped corners or rims
Can I fix it myself?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
Shower tray repair in Canonbury without replacing anything
In most cases, a damaged tray can be repaired where it is, from a chip by the waste to a crack across the base. We match the colour and finish so the repair blends in. If you’re dealing with edge chips from dropped bottles and scuffs and light scratches, we can generally put it right.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Canonbury (N1, N1P, E8)
- County
- Greater London
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Canonbury and the surrounding area
Canonbury is about 2 miles north-east of St Pancras, in Greater London. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Canonbury is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
We cover every part of N1, N1P and E8 and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Dove Road, Essex Road and Clare Lane and the roads around them. With the A1199 and A1200 close by, Canonbury is easy for our technicians to reach. We also travel to De Beauvoir Town (1 mile east), Mildmay (1 mile north-east), Kingsland (1 mile east), Newington Green (1 mile north) and Highbury (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles south), City of Westminster (3 miles south-west), Marylebone (3 miles south-west), Kensington (6 miles south-west), Walthamstow (4 miles north-east) and Hampstead (4 miles west).
Landmarks near Canonbury
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to New Crown pub, Rotherfield Primary School and City of London Academy Highbury Grove, among other places. You will also find Shoreditch Park (0.6 miles south), Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (1.8 miles south), Islington Green School (0.7 miles south-west) and St Paul's Church (within half a mile north). Canonbury has its own railway station: Canonbury station. Nearby you will also find Metropolitan Free Hospital (0.5 miles south-east) and Hackney Walk (1.6 miles east). Open spaces near Canonbury include St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
- Local facilities include Metropolitan Borough of Islington (0.6 miles west)
What affects the price in Canonbury
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How much damage there is
- The material
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
How to get a fixed price
Two or three clear pictures are usually enough. Try to include:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A photo taken from further back
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Repairing versus replacing in Canonbury
Trays sit under the screen and tiles, so taking one out disturbs a lot. A repair keeps everything as it is. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Canonbury. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Canonbury
- A fixed quote before you book
- Colour-matched on site
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Read our full price list.
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Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
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 isn’t fully supported, and chips can be filled and matched.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Keeping it looking good
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the tray
- Use the extractor fan
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
Rinse the tray down after showering, clean with mild cleaners, and keep the sealant in good condition so water can’t get underneath.
A tray that moves underfoot needs looking at, before it cracks.
Canonbury: your questions answered
Do you come to Canonbury?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Canonbury and the rest of Greater London. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do you redo the sealant?
Yes. We can repair and reseal on the same visit.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
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.
Which areas do you work in?
The entire UK, including all of Greater London. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.
Can you resurface a whole tray?
Yes. We can resurface the whole tray for a fresh finish without removing it.
Can you fix a cracked tray?
Normally, if the tray is firmly supported. The crack is reinforced, filled and refinished.
Are you accredited?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
How the visit works
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- 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.
- We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
- We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Getting a price
If you’re in Canonbury and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Advice
What we’re called out for in Canonbury
Cracks often start at the waste, because that is where the tray is weakest and the fitting puts pressure on it.
Common reasons people in Canonbury contact us include:
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- A crack across the base
- Damage around the waste
- Scuffs and light scratches
Comparing quotes
- What aftercare is recommended
- If travel is included in the price
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
