Hertfordshire · England

Shower Tray Repair in Chorleywood

Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for householders, landlords and businesses in Chorleywood. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A crack across the base
  • Chips caused during fitting
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair for Chorleywood homes

Shower tray repair in Chorleywood, done in place

The first thing we do is check the tray: if it flexes underfoot, the cause needs sorting before any repair, or the crack will come back. We will tell you if that’s the case. Whether it’s chips or cracks by the plughole and chips on the edges, we can generally put it right, on ceramic, enamelled steel and acrylic alike.

You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Where
Chorleywood (WD3)
County
Hertfordshire
Cover
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Common problems we fix in Chorleywood

Rigid trays don’t bend, they crack when they sit on an uneven or poorly supported floor. Movement in a timber floor has the same effect.

Look out for any of the following:

  • Movement when you stand on it
  • Scratches in the surface
  • A damaged area around the waste
  • Chipped corners or rims

Questions to ask before you book

  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • How soon you can use it again
  • Who turns up on the day
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers

10 questions to ask before booking

When a repair is not the answer

Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:

  • Damage below the tray that needs a builder
  • Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
  • A tray broken in more than one place

Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.

Materials we repair

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

Repairs by material

Stone resin

Stone resin trays are popular because they’re rigid and low-profile. A flat, solid base is essential, and repairs are matched to the gel coat.

Enamelled steel

Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Exposed metal can rust, so early repairs help.

Chorleywood and the surrounding area

Chorleywood is about 5 miles west of Watford, in Hertfordshire. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Chorleywood is one of 381 towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Chorleywood to London (about 20 miles away).

Every address in WD3 is within our area. Whether you live on South Cottage Drive, South Cottage Gardens and South Park Avenue or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Main roads around Chorleywood include the A404, which makes travel easy. We also travel to Heronsgate (1 mile south-west), Maple Cross (2 miles south), Chenies (2 miles north-west), Horn Hill (2 miles south-west) and West Hyde (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Watford (5 miles east), Hemel Hempstead (7 miles north), St Albans (10 miles north-east), Harpenden (13 miles north-east), Hatfield (14 miles north-east) and Borehamwood (10 miles east).

Near you in Chorleywood

Our clients here include homes close to Christ Church Chorleywood CofE School, Black Horse Artichoke Dell pub and Christ Church and the streets around them. Also close by are Rickmansworth Park (1.5 miles south-east) and St Clement Danes School (1 mile north-west). The closest station to Chorleywood is Chorleywood station, about 0.7 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Chiltern Open Air Museum (2 miles south-west) and Maple Cross and Mill End (1.3 miles south). For a walk, there is Chorleywood Common and Tumbling Bay.

Map of Chorleywood © OpenStreetMap contributors

Aftercare tips

Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:

  • Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
  • Rinse away soap after showering
  • Use the extractor fan
  • Check the seal every few months

Avoid abrasive pads and strong descalers. Warm water and a mild detergent is enough.

Every shower forces a little water into a crack, and over months that can rot the floor. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.

How we price shower tray repair

Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your pictures. What matters most is:

  • What the surface is made of
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • How much damage there is
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.

How to get a fixed price

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:

  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Any details about the material
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

For a price in Chorleywood, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

How the visit works

We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we are doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray.

  1. We make sure the tray does not flex and look for the cause of any crack.
  2. We clean and prepare the damaged area or the whole tray.
  3. Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
  4. We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the whole tray.
  5. We leave it to cure; the shower is normally usable the day after.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Let us know which floor the room is on

Get a quote

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

Should you replace it?

When the tray is firm and dry underneath, repair is the obvious choice. If the floor is damaged or the tray is badly cracked, replacement may make more sense. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.

Why us?

  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Typically one visit, start to finish
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish

Read our full price list.

For landlords and businesses

Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Hertfordshire and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.

FAQs for Chorleywood

Is there a call-out fee?

Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.

Is it OK to use a cracked tray?

It’s best to stop using it until it’s checked, in case water is getting through.

Do I have to be there?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Of course, and it typically saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and we’ll quote them together.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

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

Can landlords book you?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across Hertfordshire.

Is there any odour?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.

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