Essex · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Ivy Chimneys, Essex
Our technicians come to Ivy Chimneys for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Movement when you stand on it
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
Shower tray repair in Ivy Chimneys without replacing anything
In most cases, a damaged tray can be repaired where it is, from chipped edges to cracks across the floor of the tray. We match the colour and finish. Our technicians work on enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic, and the jobs we see most are a tray that flexes and damage from a refit or building work.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Ivy Chimneys (CM16)
- County
- Essex
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
FAQs for Ivy Chimneys
Is a cracked tray repairable?
Frequently. A tray that moves needs its support sorting before the repair.
Can you make an old tray look new?
Yes. The entire tray can be resurfaced without removing it.
Can I keep using a cracked tray?
It’s best to stop using it until it’s checked, because water may be getting underneath.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
Do you cover the whole of Essex?
We cover the whole UK, including Ivy Chimneys and the rest of Essex. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
Our work in Ivy Chimneys
Ivy Chimneys is about 1 mile south-west of Epping, in Essex. We travel to homes and businesses in Ivy Chimneys and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Our repair technicians cover all 644 towns and villages in Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Ivy Chimneys to London (16 miles away).
Our repair technicians cover all of CM16. Streets in the area include High Road, Theydon Road and Centre Avenue, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Ivy Chimneys: Epping (1 mile north-east), Steward's Green (1 mile east), Fiddlers Hamlet (1 mile east), Theydon Garnon (2 miles south-east) and Hobbs Cross (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Harlow (6 miles north), Brentwood (10 miles south-east), Billericay (14 miles east), Loughton (3 miles south-west), Waltham Abbey (4 miles west) and Stansted Mountfitchet (15 miles north).
What’s near Ivy Chimneys
Our customers here include homes close to St John's Church of England Voluntary Controlled School, The Black Lion pub and Church of St John the Baptist, among other places. Nearby you will also find Epping Signalling Museum (0.6 miles north-east) and St. Margaret's Hospital (1.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Lippitts Hill and Gernon Bushes.
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.
If you manage property in Ivy Chimneys, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll price them together.
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When a repair is not the answer
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- A tray broken in more than one place
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
How to care for the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Rinse away soap after showering
- Store bottles off the tray
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
Keep heavy bottles off the tray floor, to avoid chips.
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.
How we price shower tray repair
Prices start from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Ivy Chimneys. The price comes down to:
- Doing more than one item at once
- How hard the colour is to match
- What the surface is made of
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Ivy Chimneys. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Quotes from your pictures
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- A picture taken from further back
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- The material, if you know it
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Email us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Ivy Chimneys, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
What happens on the day
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we’re doing. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. It normally takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
- The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
- We refinish the surface to match the tray.
- We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.
Getting ready for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
How to get a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
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What your shower tray is made of matters
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
What we are called out for in Ivy Chimneys
A tired-looking tray is often the result of years of cleaning: limescale, harsh chemicals and abrasive pads strip the surface finish.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Movement when you stand on it
- Damage around the waste
- Scuffs and light scratches
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
What to look for in a quote
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How soon you can use it again
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
