West Sussex · England

Shower Tray Repair in Forge Wood

Problem with your shower tray in Forge Wood? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Cracks running from the waste
  • A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need shower tray repair in Forge Wood?

How we handle shower tray repair in Forge Wood

You don’t always need a new tray. If it’s solid underneath, it can normally be repaired in place, which is far less work than a replacement. Whether it’s movement when you stand on it and damage from a refit or building work, we can help, whatever the material.

You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll sort it.

Area
Forge Wood (RH10, RH6)
Region
West Sussex
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Common questions in Forge Wood

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Usually, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.

What happens next?

We review the photos and send a fixed quote.

Do you redo the sealant?

Yes. Add it to your quote and we will do both on one visit.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.

Is a cracked tray repairable?

Usually, if the tray is firmly supported. The crack is reinforced, filled and refinished.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.

How do I book?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.

What we do, step by step

On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. We check the tray for movement first.
  2. We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
  3. We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
  4. The repair is shaped, colour-matched and finished.
  5. We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.

Before we arrive

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat

Get a quote

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.

Get a free quote

Related advice

What a repair can’t fix

We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:

  • Leaking waste fittings
  • Damage below the tray that needs a builder
  • Multiple cracks across the tray

Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.

Materials we work on in Forge Wood

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

Repair or replace: which is better?

When the tray is firm and dry underneath, repair is the obvious choice. If water has damaged the floor, or the tray is cracked in several places, a new tray may be better. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Forge Wood. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Why Forge Wood clients choose us

  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Usually one visit, start to finish
  • No need to remove anything
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year

Take a look at our full price list.

How to look after the repair

Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:

  • Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
  • Check the seal every few months
  • Get a moving tray checked
  • Use the extractor fan

Avoid abrasive pads and strong descalers. Warm water and a mild detergent is enough.

Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water may be getting under the tray, where it causes damage you cannot see.

Repairs by material

Stone resin

Stone resin is a dense, rigid material with a smooth gel coat. Poor support underneath leads to cracks, and chips are filled and matched to the surface.

Ceramic

Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.

Forge Wood and the surrounding area

Forge Wood is about 2 miles north-east of Crawley, in West Sussex. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our technicians cover all 371 towns and villages across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Forge Wood to London (25 miles away).

Every address in RH10 and RH6 is covered. Local streets include Moore Road, Steers Lane and Radford Road. Other places close to Forge Wood include Tinsley Green (1 mile north), Pound Hill (1 mile south), Shipley Bridge (1 mile north-east), Copthorne (1 mile east) and Three Bridges (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Horsham (9 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (10 miles south), Burgess Hill (12 miles south), East Grinstead (6 miles east), Broadfield (4 miles south-west) and Billingshurst (15 miles south-west).

Local landmarks in Forge Wood

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Greyhound pub, The Gatwick School and Hazelwick School, among other places. Also close by are Worth Park Gardens (0.7 miles south) and Forge Wood Primary School (within half a mile north-east). Forge Wood’s nearest station is Three Bridges station, about 1.4 miles south. Further afield, we also cover the area around Crawley Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Langley Green Hospital (1.7 miles west). The countryside around Forge Wood includes Tilgate Lake.

Map of Forge Wood © OpenStreetMap contributors

Landlords, agents and businesses in Forge Wood

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.

Do you need shower tray repair in Forge Wood?

Dull and stained trays are normally down to cleaning: limescale, harsh chemicals and abrasive pads strip the surface finish.

The most common problems we’re called about are:

  • Chips or cracks by the plughole
  • Staining and dullness across the tray
  • A cracked shower tray
  • Edge chips from dropped bottles

Questions to ask before booking

  • Aftercare advice
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • How soon you can use it again

Our hiring checklist

DIY kit or professional repair?

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

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 the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

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