West Sussex · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Ditchling Common, West Sussex
Shower tray repair across Ditchling Common and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chipped corners or rims
- Chips caused during fitting
When a repair is not the answer
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- A tray broken in more than one place
- Leaking waste fittings
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
How we handle shower tray repair in Ditchling Common
We check the tray before repairing it: a tray that moves needs its support sorted first, or the crack will come back. We will explain what we find. Typical jobs include a damaged area around the waste and a tray that creaks or moves underfoot, on enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after the visit.
- Location
- Ditchling Common (BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Your questions about shower tray repair in Ditchling Common
What do you need from me?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Is a cracked shower tray safe to use?
Not until you know the crack isn’t letting water through. Check the ceiling below for damp.
What happens next?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Do you redo the sealant?
Yes, if you’d like us to. It’s a good time to replace old sealant.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Can you resurface a whole tray?
Yes. The whole tray can be resurfaced.
How to care for the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Store bottles off the tray
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Rinse the tray after each shower
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off the tray. Warm water and a mild detergent is enough.
If the tray creaks or moves, get it checked, before it cracks.
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How the visit works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Allow a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We make sure the tray does not flex and look for the cause of any crack.
- The damaged area, or the whole tray, is cleaned and prepared.
- We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
- We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the entire tray.
- We leave it to cure; the shower is normally usable the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Get a quote
Most customers in Ditchling Common get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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What affects the price in Ditchling Common
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Ditchling Common. The price reflects:
- How many areas need work
- The material and finish
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How hard the colour is to match
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
How to get a fixed quote
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A picture taken from further back
For a price in Ditchling Common, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Our work in Ditchling Common
Ditchling Common is about 2 miles south-east of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Whether you are in the middle of Ditchling Common or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Ditchling Common is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. We work right across the region, from Ditchling Common to London (about 38 miles away).
We work across the BN6 postcode area and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Ditchling Common: Wivelsfield (1 mile north), Wivelsfield Green (2 miles north-east), Plumpton Green (2 miles south-east), Streat (2 miles south) and East Chiltington (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Crawley (12 miles north), Horsham (13 miles north-west), Haywards Heath (4 miles north), East Grinstead (13 miles north), Shoreham-by-Sea (11 miles south-west) and Lancing (13 miles south-west).
Near you in Ditchling Common
Typical jobs here are in homes near Birchwood Grove Community Primary School, Burgess Hill Girls and The Burgess Hill Academy and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Burgess Hill station, about 1.6 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Clayton Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Burgess Hill Museum (1.7 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve and Ditchling Beacon.
Repairing versus replacing in Ditchling Common
Replacing a tray typically means refitting the screen, retiling and resealing. A repair leaves all of that untouched. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ditchling Common
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Normally one visit, start to finish
Read our pricing.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic-capped trays are lighter, so a firm base is essential. We repair cracks and scratches.
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
What we are called out for in Ditchling Common
Most cracked trays are trays that flex: without a solid, level base underneath, it flexes each time someone stands on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.
Clients typically contact us about:
- Damage from a refit or building work
- A damaged area around the waste
- Scuffs and light scratches
- A cracked shower tray
Comparing quotes
- Aftercare advice
- What prep work is covered
- Who turns up on the day
- How changes to the job are handled
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
