Essex · England
Shower Tray Repair in Chigwell
Problem with your shower tray in Chigwell? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage around the waste
- Scratches in the surface
Chigwell and the surrounding area
Chigwell is about 2 miles east of Woodford, in Essex. Customers in Chigwell get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. We work in 644 places across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Chigwell to London (about 11 miles away).
Every address in IG7, IG8 and IG6 is within our area. Local streets include Station Road, Hainault Road and Lechmere Avenue. Main roads around Chigwell include the A113 and A123, which makes travel easy. We also travel to Hainault (1 mile south-east), Woodford Bridge (1 mile south-west), Buckhurst Hill (2 miles north-west), Woodford Wells (2 miles west) and Woodford (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Harlow (11 miles north), Brentwood (10 miles east), Billericay (15 miles east), Waltham Abbey (6 miles north-west), Epping (6 miles north) and Harold Wood (7 miles east).
Around Chigwell
We visit homes around Chigwell Row Wood, West Hatch High School and St Winifred, among other places. Other local landmarks include Limes Farm Infant School and Nursery (0.5 miles south-east) and The Kings Head Hotel (0.8 miles north). For rail, the closest station is Chingford station, about 3.2 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Claybury Hospital (0.8 miles south-west) and Waltham Holy Cross Urban District (1.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Roding Valley Meadows and Pole Hill.
About our shower tray repair in Chigwell
A cracked or chipped shower tray doesn’t always need replacing. If it’s firmly supported, we can repair it where it is, which is far less work than a replacement. If you’re dealing with movement when you stand on it and scratches in the surface, we can usually put it right, on cast iron, ceramic and acrylic alike.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Area
- Chigwell (IG7, IG8, IG6)
- County
- Essex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Chigwell
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
If you manage property in Chigwell, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we will price them together.
Different materials, different repairs
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.
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
When to call us in Chigwell
Cracks often start at the waste, because that is where the tray is weakest and the fitting puts pressure on it.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Scratches in the surface
- Damage around the waste
- A crack across the base
- A dull, stained or worn surface
Before booking anyone
- Who will actually do the work
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How your room will be protected
What we cannot put right
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- A tray that moves underfoot
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Chigwell
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
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FAQs for Chigwell
Are there extra charges for Chigwell?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you make an old tray look new?
Yes. We can resurface the whole tray for a fresh finish without removing it.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across Essex.
Which areas do you work in?
The entire UK, including all of Essex. Send your postcode with your photos and we will confirm dates.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
What affects the price in Chigwell
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The material and finish
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Send photos for a quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Repairing versus replacing in Chigwell
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. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Chigwell. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Chigwell
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Work done at your home or business
Read our prices page.
How it works
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we’re there. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Any sealant in the way is cut out.
- The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
- The surface is refinished to match.
- We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Open a window if you can
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
How to get a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
