Essex · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Great Bentley, Essex
Fixed-price shower tray repair in Great Bentley and the surrounding area, usually in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the edges
- Scuffs and light scratches
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 repairs are matched to the gel coat.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Shower tray repair in Great Bentley, done in place
Shower tray repairs are one of our most common jobs. Chipped edges, cracks and worn finishes are all things we fix in place. Typical jobs include a cracked shower tray and edge chips from dropped bottles, on cast iron, enamelled steel and acrylic.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Where
- Great Bentley (CO7)
- Region
- Essex
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Also near Great Bentley
Also in Great Bentley
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a tray generally means refitting the screen, retiling and resealing. Repairing it avoids all of that, at a fraction of the cost. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Great Bentley
- One price list for the whole UK
- Everything repaired in place
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Read our prices page.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Great Bentley. What changes the price is:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What the surface is made of
- How hard the colour is to match
- Doing more than one item at once
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Getting a price from photos
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any details about the material
- A wider photo showing the entire shower tray
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Pricing is simple: 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.
Work for landlords and builders
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
What we do, step by step
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Plan for a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
- We clean and prepare the damaged area or the entire tray.
- We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
- We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the whole tray.
- We leave it to cure; the shower is typically usable the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know about parking or access
Getting a price
Most clients in Great Bentley get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
Great Bentley questions
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can you replace the silicone at the same time?
Yes. We can repair and reseal on the same visit.
Can you quote from pictures?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
When can I use the shower again?
You’ll get the exact time when we finish.
Keeping it looking good
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Do not ignore a tray that flexes
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Replace failing sealant promptly
Rinse the tray after use, clean with mild cleaners, and keep an eye on the sealant so water cannot get underneath.
Failed sealant around a tray should be replaced quickly. It lets water behind the tray and can cause damage underneath.
Signs you need shower tray repair in Great Bentley
On timber floors, movement can crack a tray, particularly if it wasn’t fully bedded. On solid floors, cracks generally point to an uneven base.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Scratches in the surface
- Chips caused during fitting
- A cracked shower tray
- Damage around the waste
Before you book anyone
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How to look after the finish
- How changes to the job are handled
Great Bentley and the surrounding area
Great Bentley is about 5 miles north-west of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. We work in 644 places across Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Great Bentley to London (about 56 miles away).
Every address in CO7 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Station Road, Forge Lane and Moors Close or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Great Bentley include Aingers Green (1 mile south), Frating Green (2 miles north-west), South Heath (2 miles south), Thorrington (2 miles south-west) and Frating (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Colchester (8 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (5 miles south-east), Harwich (10 miles north-east), Camulodunum (9 miles west), Greenstead (6 miles north-west) and Tiptree (14 miles west).
Landmarks near Great Bentley
In Great Bentley, that means homes near Great Bentley Primary School, Church of St Mary and The Plough Inn and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Great Bentley itself: Great Bentley station. Green spaces nearby include Weeleyhall Wood.
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