Essex · England
Shower Tray Repair in Cressing
Our repair technicians come to Cressing for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack across the base
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
What we can’t put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Leaking waste fittings
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
Shower tray repair at your home in Cressing
We repair plenty of shower trays. Chipped edges, cracks and worn finishes can all be put right without removing the tray. Common call-outs are for chips caused during fitting and damage around the waste, across stone resin, enamelled steel and ceramic.
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
- Cressing (CM77)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How to care for the repair
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
- Stick to gentle cleaners
- Do not ignore a tray that flexes
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
Rinse the tray down after showering, clean with mild cleaners, and keep an eye on the sealant so water cannot get underneath.
If the tray creaks or moves, get it checked, before it cracks.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed 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.
Why repair rather than replace?
The tray itself may not cost much, but the work around it does: removing the screen, breaking out tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. Repairing it takes one visit. 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 choose Surface Doctor in Cressing
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Same prices wherever you are
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Everything repaired in place
Read our full price list.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Stone resin
Stone resin is a dense, rigid material with a smooth gel coat. Poor support underneath leads to cracks, and chips are filled and matched to the surface.
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. They chip and crack from impact, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
Places near Cressing
What else we do in Cressing
The process
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the work takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- First, we check whether the tray moves.
- We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
- Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
- The repair is shaped, colour-matched and finished.
- It’s left to cure, typically until the day after.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Get a quote
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
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What affects the price in Cressing
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How hard the colour is to match
- The size and number of damaged areas
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Quotes from your photos
You can take the photos on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- A picture taken from further back
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The material, if you know it
For a price in Cressing, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Cressing and the surrounding area
Cressing is about 2 miles south-east of Braintree, in Essex. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Cressing is one of 644 places in Essex we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 39 miles away.
Every address in CM77 is covered. From The Street, Church Road and Ashes Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Lanham Green (1 mile north-east), Perry Green (1 mile north-east), Silver End (1 mile south-east), Bradwell (1 mile north-east) and Faulkbourne (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Colchester (13 miles east), Chelmsford (10 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles south), Witham (4 miles south), Camulodunum (12 miles east) and Halstead (6 miles north).
What’s near Cressing
Our clients here include homes close to Parish Church of All Saints, The Three Ashes pub and Alec Hunter Academy, among other places. The closest station to Cressing is Cressing station, about 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include William Julien Courtauld Hospital (2.7 miles north-west) and Cressing Temple (1.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
Common questions in Cressing
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.
How long before I can shower?
Usually the day after. We will confirm before we leave.
Can you fix a cracked tray?
Normally, as long as it does not flex. We reinforce the crack, fill it and refinish the surface.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Is there a call-out fee?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.
When to call us in Cressing
A tired-looking tray is frequently the result of years of cleaning: limescale, harsh chemicals and abrasive pads wear the finish away.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Damage around the waste
- Cracks running from the waste
- Chipped corners or rims
- Damage from a refit or building work
Before booking anyone
- How changes to the job are handled
- Who will actually do the work
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Whether the price covers travel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
