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Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Chailey, East Sussex

Shower tray repair across Chailey and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damage from a refit or building work
  • A dull, stained or worn surface
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair in Chailey

Shower tray repair at your home in Chailey

You don’t always need a new tray. If it’s firmly supported, we can repair it where it is, saving you the cost and mess of a new one. Typical jobs include edge chips from dropped bottles and damage around the waste, across acrylic, cast iron and enamelled steel.

A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.

Where
Chailey (BN8)
County
East Sussex
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

What we’re called out for in Chailey

The waste is a common starting point for cracks, because that is where the tray is weakest and the fitting puts pressure on it.

Common reasons people in Chailey contact us include:

  • Scratches in the surface
  • Movement when you stand on it
  • Snagging damage in a new bathroom
  • Damage around the waste

Questions to ask before booking

  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • What prep work is covered

Choosing a repair company

What happens on the day

Arrival times are agreed in advance. On site, it takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface for most jobs. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.

  1. We protect the floor and the enclosure.
  2. Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
  3. The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
  4. We refinish the surface to match the tray.
  5. We clean up and give you the curing time.

Before we arrive

  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Point us to the nearest place to park

Ask for a price

If you’re in Chailey and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Get a free quote

Related advice

When we’d advise against a repair

Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:

  • A tray that moves underfoot
  • A tray broken in more than one place
  • Water damage to the floor beneath the tray

Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.

Materials we repair

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

Repairing versus replacing in Chailey

Trays sit under the screen and tiles, so replacing one disturbs a lot around it. A repair keeps everything as it is. Prices start from £95. 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.

Why book with us

  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • Colour-matched on site
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish

See our full price list.

What your shower tray is made of matters

Acrylic

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

Stone resin

Stone resin trays are heavy and rigid with a gel-coat finish. They crack if the base is not fully supported, and chips can be filled and matched.

Chailey questions

How do I get a price for shower tray repair in Chailey?

Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

How quickly can you book me in?

We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

What happens after I send photos?

You’ll get a fixed quote back, typically with dates to choose from. There is no obligation to book.

Is it messy?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.

Is a cracked tray repairable?

Typically, if the tray is firmly supported. The crack is reinforced, filled and refinished.

Do you cover Chailey?

Yes, we do. We send a technician to Chailey for every job, with no extra charge for travel.

Can you make an old tray look new?

Yes. Resurfacing gives a worn tray an even, clean finish.

Do you reseal the tray as well?

Yes. We can repair and reseal on the same visit.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

How to look after the repair

Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:

  • Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
  • Ventilate the room after showers
  • Rinse away soap after showering
  • Stick to gentle cleaners

Check the silicone around the tray every few months, and reseal when it starts to fail.

If the tray creaks or moves, get it checked, before it cracks or gets worse.

For landlords and businesses

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in East Sussex and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.

Covering Chailey

Chailey is about 5 miles south-east of Haywards Heath, in East Sussex. Jobs in Chailey are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in 289 places across East Sussex. Our nearest city page is London, about 37 miles away.

All of BN8 is within our area. Neighbouring places we cover include North Chailey (1 mile north), South Street (1 mile south-west), Newick (1 mile north-east), Founthill (1 mile east) and South Chailey (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Seaford (14 miles south), Lewes (6 miles south), Hailsham (13 miles south-east), Crowborough (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (5 miles east) and Newhaven (12 miles south).

What’s near Chailey

Our customers here include homes close to The Five Bells Inn, Chailey St Peter's Church of England Primary School and The Parish Church of St Peter and the streets around them. Also close by are Chailey School (1.6 miles south-west) and Chailey Heritage School (1.2 miles north-west). For rail, the closest station is Plumpton station, about 3.1 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Princess Royal Hospital (4.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Chailey includes Blackcap and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.

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