West Sussex · England
Shower Tray Repair for Hickstead homes
Damaged shower tray in Hickstead? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack across the base
- Movement when you stand on it
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a tray normally means refitting the screen, retiling and resealing. A repair leaves all of that untouched, at a fraction of the cost. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hickstead
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Everything repaired in place
Read our prices page.
How we handle shower tray repair in Hickstead
Every crack has a cause, and we find it first. A tray that moves needs its support sorting first, so the crack does not come back. We work on ceramic, acrylic and enamelled steel, and people most often call us about scuffs and light scratches and damage around the waste.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Hickstead and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Hickstead (RH17, BN6)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Hickstead
Are you a vetted contractor?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Can you replace the silicone at the same time?
Yes. We can repair and reseal on the same visit.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK, so Hickstead is covered. Prices don’t change with location.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
When can I use the shower again?
Normally by the following day. We will confirm before we leave.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Do not ignore a tray that flexes
- Replace failing sealant promptly
- Rinse the tray after each shower
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
Wait the full curing time before you shower. After that, gentle cleaning and good ventilation keep it in good shape.
Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water can get through to the floor and walls, where it causes damage you can’t see.
For landlords and businesses
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
Towns and villages near Hickstead
Other services in Hickstead
Hickstead and the surrounding area
Hickstead is about 3 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Jobs in Hickstead are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Hickstead is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 37 miles away.
Here we cover the RH17 and BN6 postcode area. If you’re just outside Hickstead, we cover Goddards Green (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile south), Abbotsford (2 miles east), Ansty (2 miles north-east) and Hurstpierpoint (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Hickstead
Our clients here include homes close to The Parish Church of St Peter, Twineham CofE Primary School and St Paul's Catholic College, among other places. Hickstead’s nearest station is Burgess Hill station, about 3.1 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include The Dene Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
Different materials, different repairs
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Exposed metal can rust, so early repairs help.
Stone resin
Stone resin is a dense, rigid material with a smooth gel coat. They crack if the base is not fully supported, and chips can be filled and matched.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
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.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. It generally takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- We protect the floor and the enclosure.
- Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
- We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
- We refinish the surface to match the tray.
- We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Open a window if you can
Getting a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Advice
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed price from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How hard the colour is to match
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
How to get a fixed price
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- The material, if you know it
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Common problems we fix in Hickstead
Trays fitted on timber floors can crack if the floor moves, especially if the tray wasn’t bedded properly. On concrete, an uneven base is the usual cause.
The things customers normally mention when they call are:
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- Damage from a refit or building work
- A cracked shower tray
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
Before booking anyone
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
