Essex · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in High Ongar, Essex
Shower tray repair in and around High Ongar: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- Scratches in the surface
What happens on the day
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, tidy-up included.
- First, we check whether the tray moves.
- The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
- Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
- The repair is shaped, colour-matched and finished.
- We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.
How to prepare
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Ask for a price
If you are in High Ongar and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Advice
About our shower tray repair in High Ongar
If the entire tray looks tired, we can resurface it, giving it a fresh, even finish. Typical jobs include chips on the edges and a damaged area around the waste, in stone resin, acrylic and ceramic.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Essex.
- Where
- High Ongar (CM5)
- County
- Essex
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Chips can rust if they’re left, so it’s worth repairing early.
Stone resin
Stone resin is a dense, rigid material with a smooth gel coat. Poor support underneath leads to cracks, and chips are filled and matched to the surface.
Common questions in High Ongar
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Are there extra charges for High Ongar?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Do you come to High Ongar?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to High Ongar for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Is it OK to use a cracked tray?
Not until you know the crack is not letting water through. Look for damp or stains below.
Our work in High Ongar
High Ongar is about 6 miles north of Brentwood, in Essex. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in 644 places across Essex. Our nearest city page is London, about 21 miles away.
Jobs in CM5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as The Street, Mill Lane and Millfield and the roads around them. If you are just outside High Ongar, we cover Chipping Ongar (1 mile west), Shelley (1 mile north-west), Norton Mandeville (1 mile north-east), King Street (1 mile east) and Greensted (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (10 miles east), Basildon (12 miles south-east), Harlow (8 miles north-west), Brentwood (6 miles south), Billericay (9 miles south-east) and Loughton (9 miles south-west).
Near you in High Ongar
In High Ongar, that means homes near The Ongar Academy, Red Lion Public House and High Ongar Primary School and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Willingale Doe (3.7 miles north-east).
How to look after the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Stick to gentle cleaners
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
- Do not ignore a tray that flexes
Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off the tray. Warm water and a mild detergent is enough.
A small crack lets in a little water every time you shower, and over months that can rot the floor. An early repair is far cheaper than floor repairs.
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
Places near High Ongar
Also in High Ongar
Common problems we fix in High Ongar
Most cracked trays are trays that flex: without a solid, level base underneath, every shower puts strain on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- A crack across the base
- Damage from a refit or building work
What to look for in a quote
- How the colour is matched
- How your room will be protected
- What aftercare is recommended
- If travel is included in the price
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- What the surface is made of
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How many items we do on one visit
- Unusual colours or finishes
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
How to get a fixed price
You can generally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:
- A wider photo showing the whole shower tray
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
For landlords and businesses
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a tray typically means refitting the screen, retiling and resealing. Repairing it avoids all of that and costs far less. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in High Ongar
- A fixed quote before you book
- No need to remove anything
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Colour-matched on site
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