East Sussex · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Fairlight, East Sussex
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing in Fairlight, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks running from the waste
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
Repairs by material
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.
Acrylic
Acrylic trays are lighter and slightly flexible, so good support matters. Cracks and scratches can be repaired.
How we handle shower tray repair in Fairlight
Most tray damage can be repaired in place, from chipped edges to cracks across the floor of the tray. The colour and finish are matched. Whether it’s a tray that flexes and a damaged area around the waste, we can help, whatever the material.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in East Sussex.
- Where
- Fairlight (TN35)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Fairlight
Most chips come from things dropped in the shower, typically on the edges or near the plughole.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Damage around the waste
- Chips caused during fitting
- Scuffs and light scratches
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
What to look for in a quote
- What prep work is covered
- What happens if they find more damage
- How the colour is matched
- What aftercare is recommended
Work for landlords and builders
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.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Fairlight use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Towns and villages near Fairlight
Other services in Fairlight
DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. 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.
Questions from Fairlight
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.
Do you redo the sealant?
Yes, if you’d like us to. After a repair is a good time to reseal.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners across East Sussex.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.
Can you fix a cracked tray?
Frequently. A tray that moves needs its support sorting before the repair.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
What affects the price in Fairlight
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. What matters most is:
- How hard the colour is to match
- The type of damage
- How much damage there is
- Access to the area
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from photos
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One picture of the entire shower tray
- The material, if you know it
- Natural light rather than flash
Send us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your TN35 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
What happens on the day
The work is clean and fairly quiet, 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.
- First, we check whether the tray moves.
- We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
- Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
- The repair is shaped, colour-matched and finished.
- It’s left to cure, generally until the next day.
How to prepare
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
How to get a price
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
Our work in Fairlight
Fairlight is about 4 miles east of Hastings, in East Sussex. From the centre of Fairlight to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Fairlight is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 54 miles away.
Jobs in TN35 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Hill Road, The Close and Lower Coastguard Lane. We also cover the places around Fairlight: Fairlight Cove (1 mile east), Friar's Hill (1 mile north), Guestling (1 mile north-west), Bachelor's Bump (1 mile west) and Guestling Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Hastings (4 miles west), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles west), St Leonards (4 miles west), Hastings Old Town (3 miles south-west), Belmont (3 miles south-west) and Langney (15 miles west).
Near you in Fairlight
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Hastings Academy, The Parish Church of St Andrew and Speckled Wood, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Three Oaks station, about 2.2 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Hastings Old Town Hall Museum (2.7 miles south-west) and Conquest Hospital (3.4 miles west). For a walk, there is Church Wood and Robsack Wood.
Repairing versus replacing in Fairlight
When the tray is firm and dry underneath, repair is the obvious choice. If the floor is damaged or the tray is badly cracked, replacement may make more sense. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Fairlight
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- One price list for the entire UK
- A fixed quote before booking
See our pricing.
Honest limits
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled steel
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
