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Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Denton, East Sussex

Shower tray repair in and around Denton: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Scratches in the surface
  • A dull, stained or worn surface
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair in Denton

DIY repairs versus a professional job

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

Shower tray repair in Denton without replacing anything

We repair plenty of shower trays. Chipped edges, cracks and worn finishes can all be put right without removing the tray. Typical jobs include a tray that creaks or moves underfoot and snagging damage in a new bathroom, across ceramic, enamelled steel and acrylic.

Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Location
Denton (BN9)
County
East Sussex
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Denton: your questions answered

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.

Can I keep using a cracked tray?

Only if you are sure it is not leaking. Look for damp or stains below.

What happens next?

You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.

Will it make a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.

How long before I can shower?

Usually the day after. We will confirm before we leave.

How quickly can you book me in?

Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

For landlords and businesses

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.

How to care for the repair

It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:

  • Store bottles off the tray
  • Rinse the tray after each shower
  • Use the extractor fan
  • Keep harsh chemicals off the tray

Rinse the tray down after showering, clean with mild cleaners, and keep the sealant in good condition so water can’t get underneath.

Act on split sealant early. Water gets behind and under the tray and can cause damage underneath.

The process

Once we’re through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.

  1. The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
  2. Any sealant in the way is cut out.
  3. We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
  4. We refinish the surface to match the tray.
  5. We clean up and give you the curing time.

Before we arrive

  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work

Getting a price

If you are in Denton and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Get a fixed quote

Advice

Prices and what affects them

Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:

  • How many areas need work
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking.

Send photos for a quote

The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:

  • Where you are, by postcode
  • One picture of the entire shower tray
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Details of any past repairs

There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

Signs you need shower tray repair in Denton

Trays fitted on timber floors can crack if the floor moves, especially if the tray wasn’t bedded properly. On concrete, an uneven base is the usual cause.

These are the problems we are asked about most:

  • Scratches from cleaning or grit
  • A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
  • Movement when you stand on it
  • A crack across the base

What to look for in a quote

  • How your room will be protected
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • Who turns up on the day
  • When it can be used again

How to compare quotes

Denton and nearby

Denton is about 1 mile north-east of Newhaven, in East Sussex. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Our technicians cover 289 places across East Sussex. We work right across the region, from Denton to London (about 49 miles away).

We cover every part of the BN9 postcode area and the streets around it. That includes homes on New Road, Avis Road and Hill Road. Main roads around Denton include the A26 and A259, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover include South Heighton (1 mile north), Piddinghoe (1 mile west), Rodmell (3 miles north-west), Telscombe (3 miles west) and Firle (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Eastbourne (10 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-east), Lewes (6 miles north-west), Hailsham (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (12 miles north) and Polegate (8 miles east).

Near you in Denton

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to UTC@Harbourside, Castle Hill and Church of St Leonard, among other places. Other local landmarks include Denton Community Primary School and Nursery (less than half a mile north) and Flying Fish pub (under half a mile north-east). The closest station to Denton is Newhaven Town station, roughly 0.6 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Arlington Castle (4.8 miles east) and Planet Earth Museum (less than half a mile west). Not far away are Southerham Farm and Itford Hill.

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When we’d advise against a repair

We won’t take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:

  • Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
  • Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
  • Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)

Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.

What we work on

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

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Ceramic

Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.

Stone resin

Stone resin trays are rigid and slim. A flat, solid base is essential, and we match repairs to the surface finish.

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