Hertfordshire · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in How Wood, Hertfordshire
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing in How Wood, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A damaged area around the waste
- Scuffs and light scratches
Signs you need shower tray repair in How Wood
A tired-looking tray is often the result of years of cleaning: limescale, harsh chemicals and abrasive pads strip the surface finish.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Movement when you stand on it
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
- Damage around the waste
Questions to ask before booking
- How changes to the job are handled
- What prep work is covered
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether they match the colour on site
Shower tray repair at your home in How Wood
A worn or stained tray can be resurfaced, for a clean, uniform finish without removing the screen or tiles. Our repair technicians work on acrylic, ceramic and enamelled steel, and common reasons people contact us are a dull, stained or worn surface and scratches from cleaning or grit.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Hertfordshire.
- Location
- How Wood (AL2)
- Area hub
- Hertfordshire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in How Wood
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
About How Wood
How Wood is about 2 miles south-west of St Albans, in Hertfordshire. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover 381 places in Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from How Wood to London (19 miles away).
Our visits in AL2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on Ringway Road, Alder Close and How Wood or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside How Wood, we cover Park Street (1 mile north-east), Chiswell Green (1 mile north-west), Frogmore (1 mile east), Bricket Wood (1 mile south-west) and Colney Street (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Watford (4 miles south-west), Hemel Hempstead (5 miles north-west), Stevenage (15 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (9 miles north-east), Harpenden (7 miles north) and Hoddesdon (15 miles east).
Near you in How Wood
We visit homes around The Falcon pub, How Wood Primary and Nursery School and Marlborough Science Academy. How Wood has its own railway station: How Wood station. A little further out are Hilfield Castle (4.6 miles south) and Hypocaust Museum (2.1 miles north). Open spaces near How Wood include Broad Colney Lakes and Verulamium Lake.
When we would advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
- Trays cracked in several places
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
What shower tray repair costs
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:
- Doing more than one item at once
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How much damage there is
- The colour and finish to match
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Send pictures for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Details of any past repairs
- One picture of the entire shower tray
- Where you are, by postcode
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
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 frequently lifts.
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FAQs for How Wood
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.
Is it OK to use a cracked tray?
It’s best to stop using it until it’s checked, in case water is getting through.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Are you accredited?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Repair or replace: which is better?
If the tray is solid and the crack hasn’t let water spread, repair is generally best. If the floor is damaged or the tray is badly cracked, replacement may make more sense. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
What you get with us
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Most jobs done in one visit
- We leave the room as we found it
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Take a look at our prices page.
What your shower tray is made of matters
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Exposed metal can rust, so early repairs help.
Acrylic
Acrylic trays are lighter and slightly flexible, so good support matters. Cracks and scratches can be repaired.
What happens on the day
On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- 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
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Ask for 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 to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
