Brighton and Hove · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Hollingbury, Brighton and Hove
Problem with your shower tray in Hollingbury? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches in the surface
- Movement when you stand on it
Shower tray repair at your home in Hollingbury
The first thing we do is check the tray: a tray that moves needs its support sorted first, or the crack will come back. We will explain what we find. We’re often asked to fix damage from a refit or building work and a damaged area around the waste, in ceramic, enamelled steel and stone resin.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Hollingbury (BN1)
- Region
- Brighton and Hove
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a tray normally involves taking out the enclosure and tiles, preparing a new base and re-tiling. Repairing or resurfacing the tray leaves all of that alone. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hollingbury
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Most jobs done in one visit
- No need to remove anything
Read our pricing.
Do you need shower tray repair in Hollingbury?
Dull and stained trays are generally down to cleaning: abrasive pads, strong chemicals and limescale wear the finish away.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Chips on the edges
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- A cracked shower tray
- Scuffs and light scratches
What to look for in a quote
- Who turns up on the day
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How the room is protected while they work
What we cannot put right
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Trays cracked in several places
- Leaking waste fittings
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
Towns and villages near Hollingbury
More services for Hollingbury
Landlord and trade work in Hollingbury
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Brighton and Hove and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
About Hollingbury
Hollingbury is about 2 miles north of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. From the centre of Hollingbury to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our technicians cover 30 places in Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Hollingbury to London (about 44 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: BN1. Streets in the area include Keymer Road, Warmdene Road and Carden Avenue, all of which we cover. We also travel to Patcham (1 mile west), Withdean (1 mile south-west), Hollingdean (1 mile south), Preston (1 mile south-west) and Westdene (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Brighton and Hove (3 miles south-west), Hove (3 miles south-west), Brunswick (3 miles south), Kemptown (3 miles south), Whitehawk (3 miles south-east) and Aldrington (3 miles south-west).
What’s near Hollingbury
Typical jobs here are in homes near County Oak pub, Carden Nursery and Primary School and Fountain Centre and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Wild Park (0.8 miles south-east), Patcham High School (0.6 miles west), University of Sussex Library (1.9 miles east) and The Dharma Primary School (0.5 miles north-west). The closest station to Hollingbury is Moulsecoomb station, about 1.1 miles south-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Brighton General Hospital (2.1 miles south) and Churchill Square (2.6 miles south). For a walk, there’s Ladies Mile and Ditchling Beacon.
What we do, step by step
Arrival times are agreed in advance. Once we are there, the work takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface in most cases. The room is left tidy.
- We make sure the tray does not flex and look for the cause of any crack.
- The damaged area, or the whole tray, is cleaned and prepared.
- We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
- We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
- We leave it to cure; the shower is usually usable the next day.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the area is dry
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Ask for a price
Most clients in Hollingbury get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
FAQs for Hollingbury
How do I get a price for shower tray repair in Hollingbury?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Do you charge for travel?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
When can I use the shower again?
Normally by the following day. We’ll tell you the exact time when we finish.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Can I fix it myself?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- What kind of damage it is
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Quotes from your photos
You can take the photos on your phone. Make sure they show:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A wider photo showing the whole shower tray
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. Impacts can chip or crack them, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are heavy and rigid with a gel-coat finish. Poor support underneath leads to cracks, and chips can be filled and matched.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
