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Shower Tray Repair for Caterham homes

Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Caterham. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A damaged area around the waste
  • Scratches in the surface
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair in Caterham

Shower tray repair in Caterham without replacing anything

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. Common call-outs are for damage around the waste and snagging damage in a new bathroom, in enamelled steel, stone resin and acrylic.

Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Location
Caterham (CR3)
Region
Surrey
Cover
One year on every repair
Quote
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

For landlords and businesses

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Caterham use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.

Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

What we can’t put right

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

  • A tray broken in more than one place
  • A tray that moves underfoot
  • Plumbing leaks under the tray

If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.

Materials we work on in Caterham

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

Questions from Caterham

Do I have to be there?

We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

Can tenants book a repair?

Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Normally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.

Do the materials smell?

There can be some smell while we work. It clears as the materials cure.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.

Do you cover the whole of Surrey?

We cover the entire UK, including Caterham and the rest of Surrey. Send your postcode with your photos and we’ll offer you dates.

What do you need from me?

A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.

Repairs by material

Acrylic

Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

Enamelled steel

Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.

What affects the price in Caterham

Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • How much damage there is
  • The material and finish
  • Access to the area

We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Quotes from your photos

Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:

  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • One picture of the entire shower tray
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the shower tray, include your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.

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

Caterham and the surrounding area

Caterham is about 11 miles south-west of Orpington, in Surrey. Wherever you are in the CR3 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Caterham is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 15 miles away.

Jobs in CR3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From High Street, London Road and Park Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. You’ll find Caterham on the B2030 and B2031, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Caterham: Woldingham Garden Village (2 miles east), Tyler's Green (2 miles south-east), Woldingham (3 miles east), Godstone (3 miles south) and Church Town (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).

Landmarks near Caterham

Our customers here include homes close to The King And Queen Public House, de Stafford School and Sunnydown School. Also close by are Dollypers Hill (1.9 miles north-west), Hillcroft Primary School (within half a mile south-east) and Sacred Heart Church (less than half a mile east). The nearest railway station is Caterham station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bletchingley Castle (3.4 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (0.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Mercers Lake.

Map of Caterham © OpenStreetMap contributors

Keeping it looking good

Aftercare is simple:

  • Replace failing sealant promptly
  • Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
  • Use the extractor fan
  • Do not stand heavy bottles on the tray

Rinse the tray down after showering, clean with mild cleaners, and keep an eye on the sealant so water cannot get underneath.

Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water may be getting under the tray, and the damage below is not visible.

When to call us in Caterham

Cracks frequently start at the waste, where the tray is cut and the fitting is tightened.

People generally call us when they notice something like this:

  • Chips caused during fitting
  • Damage around the waste
  • A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
  • Edge chips from dropped bottles

What to look for in a quote

  • How changes to the job are handled
  • How your room will be protected
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers

Our hiring checklist

How it works

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. Once we are there, the work takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface for most jobs. We leave the room clean and you will know when it can be used.

  1. First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
  2. The damaged area, or the whole tray, is cleaned and prepared.
  3. Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
  4. The repair is colour matched, or the entire tray gets a new finish.
  5. We leave it to cure; the shower is usually usable the following day.

Preparing for the visit

  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Let us know which floor the room is on

How to get a price

To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We will say immediately whether it can be repaired.

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