Essex · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Downham, Essex
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for householders, landlords and businesses in Downham. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches in the surface
- A cracked shower tray
For landlords and businesses
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
For anyone letting property in or around Downham, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll price them together.
Shower tray repair in Downham, done in place
A worn or stained tray can be resurfaced, for a clean, uniform finish without removing the screen or tiles. We regularly repair enamelled steel, ceramic and stone resin, and the jobs we see most are chips on the edges and a damaged area around the waste.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Downham (CM11)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Check the seal every few months
- Get a moving tray checked
- Store bottles off the tray
- Use the extractor fan
Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off the tray. Warm water and a mild detergent is enough.
Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water can get through to the floor and walls, where it causes damage you cannot see.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
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When we would advise against a repair
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
Should you replace it?
Replacing a tray normally means refitting the screen, retiling and resealing. Repairing it avoids all of that and costs far less. Prices start from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why book with us
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Take a look at our prices page.
When to call us in Downham
Most cracked trays are trays that flex: without a solid, level base underneath, every shower puts strain on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Damage from a refit or building work
- A tray that flexes
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- A damaged area around the waste
Questions to ask before booking
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How the room is protected while they work
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether a trained technician does the job
Where we work around Downham
Downham is about 3 miles north-west of Wickford, in Essex. Jobs in Downham are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We cover 644 places in Essex. Our jobs stretch from Downham to London (27 miles away).
Jobs in CM11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From School Road, Crowsheath Lane and Sudbury Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Ramsden Heath (1 mile west), Ramsden Bellhouse (1 mile south), Crays Hill (3 miles south), Stock (3 miles north-west) and Billericay (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (7 miles north), Basildon (5 miles south), Brentwood (8 miles west), Maldon (10 miles north-east), Canvey Island (9 miles south-east) and Rayleigh (6 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Downham
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Margaret, The White Horse Public House and The Bromfords School and Sixth Form College, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Wickford station, about 1.9 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Barleylands Farm Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Mayflower Community Hospital (3.9 miles west). Open spaces near Downham include Crowsheath Wood.
How the visit works
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we are there. We protect the area first, then the work takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- We check the tray for movement first.
- We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
- Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
- We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
- It’s left to cure, typically until the following day.
How to prepare
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Keep a parking space free if you can
How to get a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the shower tray, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
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What affects the price in Downham
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Downham. The price reflects:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The colour and finish to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- What kind of damage it is
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
How to get a fixed price
Two or three clear photos are generally enough. Try to include:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A wider photo showing the entire shower tray
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away whether it can be repaired.
FAQs for Downham
Can you make an old tray look new?
Yes, it’s a common job. Resurfacing gives a worn tray an even, clean finish.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Is there a call-out fee?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
How do I get a price for shower tray repair in Downham?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Do you come to Downham?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Downham from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Can you fix a cracked tray?
Often. If the tray moves, the support needs fixing first.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
