Suffolk · England

Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Great Cornard, Suffolk

Our technicians come to Great Cornard for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Staining and dullness across the tray
  • Chips or cracks by the plughole
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted shower tray repair in Great Cornard

How we handle shower tray repair in Great Cornard

A cracked or chipped shower tray doesn’t always need replacing. If it’s solid underneath, it can generally be repaired in place, saving you the cost and mess of a new one. Common call-outs are for scratches from cleaning or grit and a crack across the base, across ceramic, enamelled steel and acrylic.

You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Area
Great Cornard (CO10)
County
Suffolk
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Repairs by material

Ceramic

Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.

Stone resin

Stone resin trays are heavy and rigid with a gel-coat finish. They crack if the base is not fully supported, and chips are filled and matched to the surface.

For landlords and businesses

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

For anyone letting property in or around Great Cornard, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we will price them together.

Questions from Great Cornard

Is my repair covered?

All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

Do you charge for travel?

There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.

Do you reseal the tray as well?

Yes, if you’d like us to. It’s a good time to replace old sealant.

Can I keep using a cracked tray?

We’d stop using it until it’s repaired, in case water is getting through.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.

How much does shower tray repair cost in Great Cornard?

Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your CO10 postcode.

What do you need from me?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Of course, and it typically saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.

Aftercare tips

Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:

  • Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
  • Keep the bathroom well ventilated
  • Rinse the tray after each shower
  • Get a moving tray checked

Give the repair its full curing time before showering. After that, gentle cleaning and good ventilation keep it in good shape.

Do not keep using a cracked tray. Water may be getting under the tray, where it causes damage you can’t see.

When a repair is not the answer

We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:

  • Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
  • Plumbing leaks under the tray
  • A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported

Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.

What we work on

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

DIY repairs versus a professional job

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

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 will not last.

What happens on the day

On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job normally takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
  2. Next we clean and prepare the tray.
  3. We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
  4. The repair is colour-matched, or the entire tray gets a new finish.
  5. The tray is left to cure and can usually be used the day after.

Before we arrive

  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit

Get a quote

Most customers in Great Cornard get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

Get a free quote

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Our work in Great Cornard

Great Cornard is about 1 mile south of Sudbury, in Suffolk. Clients in Great Cornard get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We cover 731 places in Suffolk. You can also see our page for London, about 51 miles away.

Postcode districts we cover here: CO10. Streets in the area include Head Lane, Bures Road and Rugby Road. We also travel to Little Cornard (1 mile east), Sudbury (1 mile north), Sackers Green (1 mile east), Chilton (1 mile north) and Ballingdon (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Haverhill (14 miles west), Stowmarket (15 miles north-east), Hadleigh (9 miles east), Chilton (15 miles north-east), Combs Ford (15 miles north-east) and Capel St Mary (13 miles east).

Near you in Great Cornard

Around Great Cornard, we work in homes near Wells Hall Primary School, Sudbury Common Lands and Church of St Andrew, among other places. You’ll also find Thomas Gainsborough School (within half a mile west), Highbury Barn pub (less than half a mile north-east) and Thomas Gainsborough School (less than half a mile west). For rail, the closest station is Sudbury (Suffolk) station, roughly 1 mile north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Mount Bures (4.6 miles south) and Belchamp Rural District (2.7 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Cornard Mere.

Map of Great Cornard © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should you replace it?

The tray itself may not cost much, but the work around it does: taking out the enclosure, tiling and resealing. A repair is one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.

Why us?

  • Fixed prices from your pictures
  • Work done at your home or business
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job

Read our pricing.

Do you need shower tray repair in Great Cornard?

The waste is a common starting point for cracks, where the tray is cut and the fitting is tightened.

Most people contact us when they notice one of these:

  • Chips caused during fitting
  • Scratches from cleaning or grit
  • Staining and dullness across the tray
  • A tray that flexes

Comparing quotes

  • What aftercare is recommended
  • How soon you can use it again
  • If travel is included in the price
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included

How to compare quotes

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