Essex · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Elmstead, Essex
We travel to Elmstead for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Chipped corners or rims
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
How it works
You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. It generally takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
- The damaged area, or the whole tray, is cleaned and prepared.
- Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
- We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
- Once cured, typically by the next day, you can use the shower.
Before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We will say right away whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
About our shower tray repair in Elmstead
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. Common call-outs are for chips on the edges and a tray that looks tired however much you clean it, across acrylic, cast iron and ceramic.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Elmstead as everywhere else we work.
- Area
- Elmstead (CO7)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
Trays sit under the screen and tiles, so taking one out disturbs a lot. Repairing it avoids that disruption. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Why Elmstead customers choose us
- Work done at your home or business
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- A fixed quote before you book
Take a look at our full price list.
Repairs by material
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Chips can rust if they’re left, so it’s worth repairing early.
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
Towns and villages near Elmstead
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How we price shower tray repair
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Elmstead. The price reflects:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether we combine several jobs
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
How to get a fixed quote
Phone photos are fine. Just ensure we can see:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A picture taken from further back
- Any details about the material
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple:
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
- Do not use strong acids or bleach
- Store bottles off the tray
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
Keep heavy bottles off the tray floor, so they cannot be knocked over.
A small crack lets in a little water every time you shower, which can damage the floor over time. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.
Covering Elmstead
Elmstead is about 1 mile north-east of Wivenhoe, in Essex. Clients in Elmstead get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. We cover all 644 towns and villages across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 53 miles away.
All of CO7 is covered. Whether you live on Tye Lane, Elmstead Road and Richard Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Elmstead: Wivenhoe Cross (1 mile south-west), Elmstead Market (1 mile north-east), Wivenhoe (1 mile south-west), Wivenhoe Quay (1 mile south-west) and Alresford (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Colchester (3 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (9 miles south-east), Witham (15 miles west), Harwich (13 miles east), Camulodunum (4 miles west) and Halstead (15 miles west).
Landmarks near Elmstead
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Flag Inn, Broomgrove Junior School and Colchester Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Wivenhoe station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Lion Walk (3.4 miles west) and Wivenhoe Chapel Museum (0.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Cockaynes Wood.
Common questions in Elmstead
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Can a stained tray be refinished?
Yes. The whole tray can be resurfaced.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Normally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
What happens after I send pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Elmstead
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Elmstead use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
When a repair is not the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
- A tray broken in more than one place
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
