Essex · England
Shower Tray Repair for Great Horkesley homes
Fixed-price shower tray repair in Great Horkesley and the surrounding area, usually in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- Damage from a refit or building work
Shower tray repair at your home in Great Horkesley
We check the tray before repairing it: if it flexes underfoot, the cause needs sorting before any repair, or the crack will come back. We will explain what we find. If you’re dealing with chips or cracks by the plughole and chips on the edges, we can help, on stone resin, cast iron and enamelled steel alike.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Great Horkesley (CO6)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so it’s worth repairing early.
Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
- Report any creaking or movement early
- Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Use the extractor fan
Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off the tray. Warm water and a mild detergent is enough.
Don’t keep using a cracked tray. Water may be getting under the tray, where it causes damage you can’t see.
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 will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Signs you need shower tray repair in Great Horkesley
Most cracked trays are trays that flex: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, every shower puts strain on it. Chips normally come from dropped bottles.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Damage from a refit or building work
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
- Damage around the waste
What your quote should include
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How the colour is matched
Also near Great Horkesley
What else we do in Great Horkesley
About Great Horkesley
Great Horkesley is about 3 miles north of Colchester, in Essex. Across the CO6 area, we carry out the work at your property. Great Horkesley is one of 644 places in Essex where we work. We work right across the region, from Great Horkesley to London (51 miles away).
Our visits in CO6 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Exeter Close, Malvern Way and Keelers Way. Neighbouring places we cover include Mile End (1 mile south-east), West Bergholt (1 mile south-west), Little Horkesley (2 miles north-west), Wissington (3 miles north-west) and Fordham Heath (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (3 miles south), Braintree (14 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Witham (13 miles south-west), Camulodunum (3 miles south) and Halstead (10 miles west).
Around Great Horkesley
Our clients here include homes close to The Half Butt Inn, Gilberd School and Church of St John, among other places. The closest station to Great Horkesley is Colchester station, roughly 1.9 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Lion Walk (2.8 miles south) and Colchester Castle (2.8 miles south-east). Not far away are Westhouse Wood.
The process
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we’re there. We protect the area first, then the work takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- First, we check whether the tray moves.
- The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
- We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
- The repair is shaped, colour-matched and finished.
- It’s left to cure, usually until the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Ensure the area is dry
- Let us know which floor the room is on
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Advice
What we can’t put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- A tray broken in more than one place
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Stone resin
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
Why repair rather than replace?
The tray is normally the last thing fitted and the first thing tiled up to, so replacing one disturbs a lot around it. A repair keeps everything as it is. Prices start from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why us?
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Colour mixed on the day to match
See our prices page.
Great Horkesley questions
Do you cover the whole of Essex?
We cover the whole UK, including Great Horkesley and the rest of Essex. Send your postcode with your pictures and we’ll offer you dates.
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Can you resurface a whole tray?
Yes, it’s a common job. A full resurface makes a tired tray look fresh.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Do you cover Great Horkesley?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Great Horkesley from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Landlord and trade work in Great Horkesley
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Great Horkesley use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
