Essex · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Fordham, Essex
Shower tray repair across Fordham and nearby, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A damaged area around the waste
- A cracked shower tray
About Fordham
Fordham is about 5 miles north-west of Colchester, in Essex. Jobs in Fordham are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. We cover 644 places in Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Fordham to London (about 48 miles away).
Every address in CO6 is covered. That includes homes on Church Road, Herring's Way and Sunnyside Road. If you’re just outside Fordham, we cover Fordham Heath (1 mile south), Gallows Green (1 mile south), Wormingford (2 miles north), West Bergholt (2 miles east) and Little Horkesley (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (5 miles south-east), Braintree (11 miles west), Maldon (14 miles south), Witham (11 miles south-west), Camulodunum (4 miles south-east) and Halstead (7 miles west).
Near you in Fordham
Our customers here include homes close to The Three Horseshoes Public House and Church of All Saints. For rail, the closest station is Chappel & Wakes Colne station, roughly 1.9 miles west. Nearby you will also find Severalls Hospital (3.9 miles east) and Mount Bures (2.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Sergeants Orchard.
About our shower tray repair in Fordham
In most cases, a damaged tray can be repaired where it is, from a chip by the waste to a crack across the base. The colour and finish are matched so the repair blends in. Our repair technicians work on stone resin, ceramic and cast iron, and common reasons people contact us are chipped corners or rims and scuffs and light scratches.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Essex.
- Area
- Fordham (CO6)
- County
- Essex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Fordham: your questions answered
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
How long does it take to cure?
Generally the day after. We will tell you the exact time when we finish.
Is there a call-out fee?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
How do I get a price for shower tray repair in Fordham?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
Do you redo the sealant?
Yes. Add it to your quote and we will do both on one visit.
Do you work in Fordham?
We do. We send a technician to Fordham for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
What happens next?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote with dates.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
What a repair can’t fix
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
- Trays cracked in several places
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
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How to care for the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
Give the repair its full curing time before showering. After that, mild cleaners and good ventilation are all it needs.
A small crack lets in a little water every time you shower, and over months that can rot the floor. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.
Should you replace it?
A new shower tray frequently means a new enclosure fitting, new tiling and new sealant. A repair leaves all of that untouched, at a fraction of the cost. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Fordham
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Read our prices page.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- Access to the area
- What the surface is made of
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How much damage there is
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
How to get a fixed quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Natural light rather than flash
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
For a price in Fordham, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
How the visit works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and how to care for it.
- First, we check whether the tray moves.
- The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
- Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
- The repair is shaped, colour-matched and finished.
- We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Get a quote
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Fordham as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Exposed metal can rust, so it’s worth repairing early.
Acrylic
Acrylic-capped trays are lighter, so a firm base is essential. We repair cracks and scratches.
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
