Hertfordshire · England

Shower tray repair & resurfacing in High Cross, Hertfordshire

Damaged shower tray in High Cross? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Cracks running from the waste
  • Damage around the waste
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted shower tray repair in High Cross

What we do, step by step

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you’re not left guessing. On site, it takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface for most jobs. We leave the room clean.

  1. We check the tray for movement first.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
  3. We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
  4. We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
  5. It’s left to cure, typically until the following day.

Preparing for the visit

  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift

Get a quote

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the shower tray, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.

Get a fixed price

Advice

How we handle shower tray repair in High Cross

A worn or stained tray can be resurfaced, for a clean, uniform finish. Typical jobs include scratches in the surface and damage around the waste, in stone resin, cast iron and enamelled steel.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Area
High Cross (SG11)
County
Hertfordshire
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

When we’d advise against a repair

Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:

  • Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
  • A tray that moves underfoot
  • Trays cracked in several places

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.

Materials we work on in High Cross

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

Repair or replace: which is better?

When the tray is firm and dry underneath, repair is the obvious choice. If water has damaged the floor, or the tray is cracked in several places, a new tray may be better. Prices start from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Why book with us

  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do

Take a look at our prices page.

Landlords, agents and businesses in High Cross

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.

We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll arrange it.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.

How to care for the repair

After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:

  • Replace failing sealant promptly
  • Stick to gentle cleaners
  • Get a moving tray checked
  • Ventilate the room after showers

Rinse the tray after use, clean with mild cleaners, and keep an eye on the sealant so water cannot get underneath.

Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water may be getting under the tray, where it causes damage you cannot see.

High Cross and the surrounding area

High Cross is about 2 miles north of Ware, in Hertfordshire. Jobs in High Cross are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. High Cross is one of 381 towns and villages in Hertfordshire we cover. We work right across the region, from High Cross to London (about 24 miles away).

We work across the SG11 postcode area and the streets around it. You will find streets such as North Drive, Chestnut Grove and Poplar Close, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also work in Wadesmill (1 mile south-west), Standon Green End (1 mile north), Thundridge (1 mile south), Cold Christmas (1 mile south-east) and Barwick (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Stevenage (8 miles north-west), St Albans (15 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (8 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (8 miles south-west), Harpenden (14 miles west) and Hitchin (13 miles north-west).

Local landmarks in High Cross

Our customers here include homes close to The White Horse Inn, Church of St John the Evangelist and Thundridge Church of England Primary School. For rail, the closest station is Ware station, about 2.8 miles south of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Museum of Street Lighting (3.4 miles south) and Hertford County Hospital (4.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near High Cross include King's Meads.

Map of High Cross © OpenStreetMap contributors

FAQs for High Cross

Are you a vetted contractor?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

Is there any odour?

It depends on the job, but often a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.

Can I keep using a cracked tray?

Not until you know the crack is not letting water through. Look for damp or stains below.

Can you price it without visiting?

Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.

Will it make a mess?

Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.

Do you cover High Cross?

Yes, we do. We send a technician to High Cross for every job, with no extra charge for travel.

How much does shower tray repair cost in High Cross?

Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

What shower tray repair costs

Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:

  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • What kind of damage it is

Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

Quotes from your pictures

Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:

  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • A photo taken from further back

Most customers in High Cross get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

What we are called out for in High Cross

Dull and stained trays are typically down to cleaning: abrasive pads, strong chemicals and limescale strip the surface finish.

The most common problems we are called about are:

  • Snagging damage in a new bathroom
  • Chips or cracks by the plughole
  • A dull, stained or worn surface
  • Cracks running from the waste

Comparing quotes

  • How long it needs to cure
  • How the colour is matched
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • How changes to the job are handled

Our hiring checklist

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