Suffolk · England
Shower Tray Repair in Flowton
Shower tray repair in and around Flowton: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
Shower tray repair at your home in Flowton
The first thing we do is check the tray: if it flexes underfoot, the cause needs sorting before any repair, or the crack will come back. We’ll tell you if that’s the case. Our repair technicians work on stone resin, acrylic and cast iron, and people most frequently call us about chips or cracks by the plughole and a dull, stained or worn surface.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone.
- Location
- Flowton (IP8)
- Region
- Suffolk
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we are called out for in Flowton
Most chips come from things dropped in the shower, typically on the edges or near the plughole.
Look out for any of the following:
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- Scratches in the surface
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- A crack across the base
Questions to ask before booking
- What aftercare is recommended
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around Flowton, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Why repair rather than replace?
The tray itself may not cost much, but the work around it does: removing the screen, breaking out tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. Repairing it takes one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Flowton. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Flowton
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- We leave the room as we found it
Read our prices page.
What else we do in Flowton
Our work in Flowton
Flowton is about 5 miles north-west of Ipswich, in Suffolk. Whether you’re in the middle of Flowton or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Flowton is one of 731 places in Suffolk we cover. Our jobs stretch from Flowton to London (63 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: IP8. Whether you live on High Street and Tye Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Close by, we cover Somersham (1 mile north), Burstallhill (1 mile south), Burstall (2 miles south), Little Blakenham (2 miles north-east) and Hintlesham (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Ipswich (5 miles south-east), Felixstowe (15 miles south-east), Sudbury (13 miles west), Stowmarket (8 miles north), Kesgrave (9 miles east) and Woodbridge (11 miles east).
Landmarks near Flowton
In Flowton, that means homes near Somersham Primary School and Church of St Mary, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Ipswich station, about 4.9 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include East Suffolk and Ipswich Hospital (4.8 miles east) and Offton Castle (1.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Papermill Reedbed and Bosmere.
Different materials, different repairs
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are popular because they’re rigid and low-profile. They need a flat, solid base, and we match repairs to the surface finish.
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
What happens on the day
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Plan for a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to look after it.
- First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
- Next we clean and prepare the tray.
- We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
- We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the whole tray.
- The tray is left to cure and can generally be used the next day.
Before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
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Flowton: your questions answered
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
How long before I can shower?
Generally the day after. We’ll confirm before we leave.
Do you charge for travel?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
What happens after I send photos?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Can you quote from pictures?
Nearly always. If pictures do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
What we can’t put right
A repair is not always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. We cannot fix:
- Leaking waste fittings
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
- Multiple cracks across the tray
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Flowton
- Stone resin
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
DIY kit or professional repair?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
How to look after the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Ventilate the room after showers
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Stick to gentle cleaners
Check the silicone around the tray every few months, and reseal when it starts to fail.
Do not keep using a cracked tray. Water can get through to the floor and walls, and the damage below isn’t visible.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
