Essex · England
Shower Tray Repair in Foster Street
Damaged shower tray in Foster Street? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A tray that flexes
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
For landlords and businesses
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Foster Street use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
How we handle shower tray repair in Foster Street
A worn or stained tray can be resurfaced, giving it a fresh, even finish. We’re often asked to fix a tray that flexes and edge chips from dropped bottles, across cast iron, enamelled steel and stone resin.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we have gone.
- Area
- Foster Street (CM17)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about shower tray repair in Foster Street
How do I get a price for shower tray repair in Foster Street?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your CM17 postcode.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
When can I use the shower again?
We’ll give you the curing time on the day.
Is it OK to use a cracked tray?
Not until you know the crack is not letting water through. Look for damp or stains below.
Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?
Often. A tray that moves needs its support sorting before the repair.
Is there a call-out fee?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
How do I book?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
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.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Foster Street and the surrounding area
Foster Street is about 2 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. Jobs in Foster Street are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Foster Street is one of 644 places in Essex we cover. We work right across the region, from Foster Street to London (21 miles away).
Our visits in CM17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From Foster Street, Highfield Close and Hastingwood Park or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Close by, we cover Hastingwood (1 mile south), Newhall (1 mile north-west), Latton (1 mile west), Magdalen Laver (1 mile east) and Housham Tye (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (14 miles east), Brentwood (11 miles south-east), Billericay (15 miles south-east), Loughton (9 miles south-west), Waltham Abbey (8 miles south-west) and Great Dunmow (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Foster Street
We visit homes around Brays Grove, John Barleycorn Public House and Henry Moore Primary School and the streets around them. Also close by are Church of All Saints (within half a mile north-east) and Passmores Academy (1.3 miles west). The closest station to Foster Street is Harlow Mill station, roughly 2.3 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Princess Alexandra Hospital (3 miles west) and Harlow Mill (2.4 miles north-west). Not far away are Gernon Bushes.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a tray normally involves taking out the enclosure and tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. A repair or resurface leaves all of that alone. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Foster Street
- Most jobs done in one visit
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Everything repaired in place
Take a look at our pricing.
What we do, step by step
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
- The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
- The surface is refinished to match.
- We clean up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Clear the area around the damage
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job without visiting.
Read more
What shower tray repair costs
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- What the surface is made of
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How many items we do on one visit
- How many areas need work
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Send photos for a quote
Two or three clear photos are generally enough. Try to include:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Something in shot to show the size
- A picture taken from further back
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
What a repair cannot fix
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Trays cracked in several places
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
- A tray that moves underfoot
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Ceramic
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. 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.
Places near Foster Street
Other services in Foster Street
When to call us in Foster Street
Dull and stained trays are typically down to cleaning: limescale, harsh chemicals and abrasive pads strip the surface finish.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Cracks running from the waste
- Scratches in the surface
- A tray that flexes
- Chips caused during fitting
Comparing quotes
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What aftercare is recommended
- How the room is protected while they work
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
