Essex · England

Shower tray repair & resurfacing in East End, Essex

Problem with your shower tray in East End? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Cracks running from the waste
  • Damage around the waste
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair near East End

Shower tray repair at your home in East End

In most cases, a damaged tray can be repaired where it is, from chipped edges to cracks across the floor of the tray. The colour and finish are matched so the repair blends in. Typical jobs include a dull, stained or worn surface and edge chips from dropped bottles, across stone resin, acrylic and enamelled steel.

You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll come back.

Location
East End (CO7)
Area hub
Essex
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Discoloured square shower tray restored with a new white finish

DIY kit or professional repair?

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.

Your questions about shower tray repair in East End

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.

How quickly can you book me in?

We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.

How much does shower tray repair cost in East End?

Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item with your CO7 postcode.

Can you make an old tray look new?

Yes. We can resurface the entire tray for a fresh finish without removing it.

Will the price change on the day?

The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

Will there be a smell?

Expect a mild smell while we’re working, which fades afterwards.

How to care for the repair

Aftercare is simple:

  • Rinse away soap after showering
  • Do not ignore a tray that flexes
  • Keep the bathroom well ventilated
  • Keep heavy bottles on a shelf

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. It lets water behind the tray and can cause damage underneath.

Landlords, agents and businesses in East End

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

If you manage property in East End, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll price them together.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Stone resin

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

Enamelled steel

Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Exposed metal can rust, so early repairs help.

When to call us in East End

Trays crack mainly because they move: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, every shower puts strain on it. Chips generally come from dropped bottles.

The most common problems we’re called about are:

  • Damage from a refit or building work
  • A damaged area around the waste
  • A crack across the base
  • Edge chips from dropped bottles

Before you book anyone

  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • How your room will be protected
  • How long it needs to cure
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included

How to compare quotes

Prices and what affects them

Repairs from £95. You’ll know the full cost before booking. We take into account:

  • What the surface is made of
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Access to the area
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

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.

Send photos for a quote

Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:

  • Where you are, by postcode
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • One picture of the whole shower tray
  • Natural light rather than flash

There’s 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 will come back to you with a fixed figure.

Where we work around East End

East End is about 7 miles south-west of Ipswich, in Essex. From the centre of East End to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our repair technicians cover all 644 towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from East End to London (59 miles away).

Every address in CO7 is within our area. Whether you live on East End Lane, Broom Knoll and Slough Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you are just outside East End, we cover Brantham (1 mile south-east), Cattawade (1 mile south), Bentley (1 mile north-east), East Bergholt (2 miles west) and Potash (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (9 miles south-west), Clacton-on-Sea (13 miles south), Harwich (9 miles east), Camulodunum (10 miles south-west), Greenstead (8 miles south-west) and Wivenhoe (9 miles south-west).

Local landmarks in East End

Our customers here include homes close to Royal Oak pub, Church of St Michael and All Angels and Brooklands Primary School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Manningtree station, roughly 1.8 miles south. Nearby you will also find Little Wenham Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and The Munnings Museum (3.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Alton Water and Cattawade Marshes.

Map of East End © OpenStreetMap contributors

What a repair can’t fix

Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:

  • Damage below the tray that needs a builder
  • A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
  • Leaking waste fittings

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

Surfaces we repair

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

What we do, step by step

Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. It typically takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.

  1. First, we check whether the tray moves.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
  3. Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
  4. We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
  5. We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Open a window if you can

Get a quote

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 quote, not a guess.

Send photos for a quote

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