Suffolk · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Hargrave, Suffolk
Shower tray repair across Hargrave and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
How we price shower tray repair
Prices start from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Hargrave. The price depends on:
- How much damage there is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Doing more than one item at once
- What kind of damage it is
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before booking.
Send photos for a quote
Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A wider photo showing the whole shower tray
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Shower tray repair at your home in Hargrave
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. Whether it’s movement when you stand on it and a crack across the base, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Location
- Hargrave (IP29)
- County
- Suffolk
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Hargrave questions
What does shower tray repair cost?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item and your postcode.
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Are there extra charges for Hargrave?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we’ll quote them together.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
How long before I can shower?
You’ll get the exact time when we finish, generally the day after.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.
How quickly can you book me in?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Common problems we fix in Hargrave
Trays fitted on timber floors can crack if the floor moves, especially if the tray wasn’t bedded properly. On solid floors, cracks usually point to an uneven base.
The things customers usually mention when they call are:
- Scuffs and light scratches
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- Chipped corners or rims
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How your room will be protected
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Hargrave and the surrounding area
Hargrave is about 6 miles south-west of Bury St Edmunds, in Suffolk. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Hargrave is one of 731 places in Suffolk we cover. Our jobs stretch from Hargrave to London (about 57 miles away).
Our visits in IP29 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as Bury Road, Ousden Road and Wickhambrook Road. We also cover the places around Hargrave: Denham (1 mile north-west), Ousden (2 miles west), Denham End (2 miles north), Barrow (2 miles north) and Burthorpe (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Bury St Edmunds (6 miles north-east), Haverhill (11 miles south-west), Sudbury (13 miles south-east), Mildenhall (10 miles north), Red Lodge (8 miles north-west) and Lakenheath (15 miles north).
Landmarks near Hargrave
Around Hargrave, we work in homes near The Greyhound pub and Church of St Edmund. Nearby you’ll also find Denham Castle (2.4 miles north-west) and West Suffolk Hospital (5.4 miles east). For a walk, there is Great Wood Hill.
Nearby places to Hargrave
Other services in Hargrave
What your shower tray is made of matters
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 early repairs help.
What happens on the day
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We ensure the tray does not flex and look for the cause of any crack.
- The damaged area, or the entire tray, is cleaned and prepared.
- We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
- We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
- Once cured, generally by the day after, you can use the shower.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Getting a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the shower tray, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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What a repair can’t fix
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Leaking waste fittings
- Trays cracked in several places
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
Should you replace it?
A new tray can be cheap, but fitting it is not: taking out the enclosure, tiling and resealing. A repair is one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hargrave
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Everything repaired in place
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Take a look at our pricing.
How to care for the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
- Stick to gentle cleaners
- Rinse the tray after each shower
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the tray
Check the silicone around the tray every few months, and replace it when it splits or goes black.
Do not keep using a cracked tray. Water can get through to the floor and walls, and the damage below isn’t visible.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
