East Sussex · England

Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Cliffe, East Sussex

Our technicians come to Cliffe for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A damaged area around the waste
  • Scratches in the surface
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair in Cliffe

How we handle shower tray repair in Cliffe

If the whole tray looks tired, we can resurface it, for a clean, uniform finish. Whether it’s scuffs and light scratches and chips or cracks by the plughole, we can help.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Where
Cliffe (BN7, BN8)
Area hub
East Sussex
Cover
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

The process

Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, and we will keep you posted as we go.

  1. We make sure the tray doesn’t flex and look for the cause of any crack.
  2. The damaged area, or the entire tray, is cleaned and prepared.
  3. Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
  4. The repair is colour matched, or the whole tray gets a new finish.
  5. Once cured, usually by the next day, you can use the shower.

How to prepare

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work

Ask for a price

No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.

Get a fixed price

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When we would advise against a repair

Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:

  • Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
  • Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
  • A tray broken in more than one place

Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.

Materials we repair

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

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Enamelled steel

Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so it’s worth repairing early.

Stone resin

Stone resin trays are rigid and slim. They need a flat, solid base, and we match repairs to the surface finish.

Prices and what affects them

Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:

  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • The material
  • How hard the colour is to match

Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

Send pictures for a quote

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:

  • A photo taken from further back
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • What it’s made of, if you know

Upload photos of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Cliffe, and we will come back with a fixed quote.

What we’re called out for in Cliffe

On timber floors, movement can crack a tray, especially if the tray wasn’t bedded properly. On concrete, an uneven base is the usual cause.

Customers usually contact us about:

  • A crack across the base
  • A tray that flexes
  • A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
  • Damage from a refit or building work

What to look for in a quote

  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long

Our hiring checklist

Should I try a DIY kit first?

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

Work for landlords and builders

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Cliffe use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.

For anyone letting property in or around Cliffe, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.

About Cliffe

Cliffe is about 1 mile east of Lewes, in East Sussex. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Cliffe is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We work right across the region, from Cliffe to London (about 44 miles away).

Our visits in BN7 and BN8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on Ham Lane, New Road and Court Road. Cliffe sits on or near the A26, which makes travel easy. Close by, we cover Southover (1 mile south-west), South Malling (1 mile north-west), Lewes (1 mile west), Hamsey (2 miles north) and Offham (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (13 miles south-east), Seaford (8 miles south-east), Hailsham (10 miles east), Crowborough (14 miles north-east), Uckfield (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (6 miles south).

What’s near Cliffe

Typical jobs here are in homes near Lewes Old Grammar School, Church of St Thomas at Cliffe and Gardeners Arms. Also close by are South Malling CofE Primary and Nursery School (0.5 miles north), Priory School (less than half a mile south) and Railway Land (under half a mile south). There is a railway station in Cliffe itself: Lewes station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Museum of Agricultural Bygones (3.5 miles north-east) and St Thomas à Becket Cliffe (under half a mile west). Not far away are Cliffe Hill and Malling Down.

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Repairing versus replacing in Cliffe

A new shower tray frequently means a new enclosure fitting, new tiling and new sealant. Repairing it avoids all of that, at a fraction of the cost. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Why book with us

  • One price list for the entire UK
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • Colour-matched on site

Take a look at our prices page.

FAQs for Cliffe

Are there extra charges for Cliffe?

There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.

Can you replace the silicone at the same time?

Yes. Add it to your quote and we will do both on one visit.

When can you do it?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.

Do you hold any accreditations?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Typically, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.

Do you work in Cliffe?

Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Cliffe and the rest of East Sussex. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.

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