Essex · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Chignall St James, Essex
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Chignall St James and across Essex. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- Chips on the edges
What we’re called out for in Chignall St James
Trays crack mainly because they move: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, it flexes each time someone stands on it. Chips usually come from dropped bottles.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- A damaged area around the waste
- A tray that flexes
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price covers travel
- Who turns up on the day
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether they match the colour on site
Shower tray repair at your home in Chignall St James
Before repairing a crack, we find out why it happened. A tray that moves needs its support sorting first, so the crack does not come back. We work on cast iron, stone resin and acrylic, and the jobs we see most are a tray that creaks or moves underfoot and a tray that looks tired however much you clean it.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Chignall St James (CM1)
- Region
- Essex
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Chignall St James and nearby
Chignall St James is about 3 miles north-west of Chelmsford, in Essex. Wherever you are in the CM1 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Our repair technicians cover all 644 towns and villages in Essex. We work right across the region, from Chignall St James to London (about 29 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: CM1. Other places close to Chignall St James include Chignall Smealy (1 mile north), Patching (2 miles east), Broomfield (2 miles east), Writtle (2 miles south) and Breeds (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (3 miles south-east), Basildon (13 miles south), Braintree (10 miles north-east), Harlow (13 miles west), Brentwood (11 miles south-west) and Maldon (11 miles east).
Near you in Chignall St James
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Three Elms pub, Newlands Spring Primary School and Former Church of St James, among other places. The closest station to Chignall St James is Chelmsford station, about 2.6 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Peter Edwards Museum And Library (2.7 miles south-east) and Broomfield Hospital (2 miles north-east). The countryside around Chignall St James includes Newland Grove.
Questions from Chignall St James
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
How much does shower tray repair cost in Chignall St James?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
How long does it take to cure?
Normally by the following day. We’ll tell you the exact time when we finish.
Repair or replace in Chignall St James?
If the tray is solid and the crack hasn’t let water spread, repair is typically best. If the floor is damaged or the tray is badly cracked, replacement may make more sense. Prices start from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why book with us
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- A fixed quote before booking
- We leave the room as we found it
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Read our prices page.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic trays are lighter and slightly flexible, so good support matters. We repair cracks and scratches.
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Use the extractor fan
- Rinse the tray after each shower
- Do not use strong acids or bleach
- Check the seal every few months
Give the repair its full curing time before showering. After that, gentle cleaning and good ventilation keep it in good shape.
Failed sealant around a tray should be replaced quickly. It lets water behind the tray and can cause damage underneath.
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What shower tray repair costs
Prices start from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- What kind of damage it is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Access to the area
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
How to get a fixed price
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- A photo taken from further back
- Something in shot to show the size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
The process
When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Any sealant in the way is cut out.
- We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
- The surface is refinished to match.
- We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Getting a price
If you’re in Chignall St James and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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When a repair isn’t the answer
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- A tray that moves underfoot
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
Can I fix it myself?
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 generally cheaper.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
