Greater London · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Chinatown, Greater London
Problem with your shower tray in Chinatown? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- A damaged area around the waste
Shower tray repair at your home in Chinatown
Stone resin, acrylic and ceramic trays can all be repaired, and worn trays can be resurfaced completely. The tray stays in place, so the screen and tiling stay as they are. Typical jobs include a damaged area around the waste and a tray that creaks or moves underfoot, in ceramic, stone resin and acrylic.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Chinatown (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- Region
- Greater London
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. Impacts can chip or crack them, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are popular because they’re rigid and low-profile. A flat, solid base is essential, and we match repairs to the surface finish.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Chinatown questions
Do you redo the sealant?
Yes. We can repair and reseal on the same visit.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
Is a cracked tray repairable?
Often. If the tray moves, the support needs fixing first.
What information do you need?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
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.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Greater London and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
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What we do, step by step
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. It normally takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface.
- We protect the floor and the enclosure.
- Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
- The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
- The surface is refinished to match.
- We clean up and give you the curing time.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Ensure the area is dry
Ask for a price
If you’re in Chinatown and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
Common problems we fix in Chinatown
Stone resin trays are rigid, so they crack rather than bend if the floor beneath them is not flat and fully supported. Movement in a timber floor has the same effect.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A cracked shower tray
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- Chipped corners or rims
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How your room will be protected
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
Chinatown and nearby
Chinatown is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Chinatown is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
We cover every part of W1F, W1D and W1T and the streets around it. From Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bruton Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. You’ll find Chinatown on the A4 and A301, so it’s easy for us to reach. If you’re just outside Chinatown, we cover Soho (1 mile north), St James's (1 mile south), West End (1 mile north-east), Seven Dials (1 mile north-east) and St Giles (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Kensington (3 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east) and Hampstead (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Chinatown
Typical jobs here are in homes near Harris Westminster Sixth Form, Waxy O'Connor's pub and London Library. Other local landmarks include LITE Regal International School (0.6 miles west), Soho Parish CofE Primary School (less than half a mile west), St Anne's Churchyard (less than half a mile north-west) and St Anne's Church (within half a mile north-west). There’s a railway station in Chinatown itself: Tottenham Court Road station. Well-known places in the area include St James Workhouse (less than half a mile north-west) and Leverian collection (under half a mile south-east). The countryside around Chinatown includes Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Other local spots include Westminster St James (within half a mile south-west)
Repairing versus replacing in Chinatown
The tray itself may not cost much, but the work around it does: taking out the enclosure, tiling and resealing. Repairing it takes one visit. Prices start from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Chinatown
- Work done at your home or business
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- One price list for the whole UK
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Take a look at our full price list.
Honest limits
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
- Trays cracked in several places
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
What shower tray repair costs
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether we combine several jobs
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Send photos for a quote
You can take the pictures on your phone. Ensure they show:
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A picture taken from further back
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
