Suffolk · England

Shower Tray Repair in Kirkley

Our repair technicians come to Kirkley for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Cracks running from the waste
  • Staining and dullness across the tray
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair in Kirkley

Shower tray repair in Kirkley, done in place

Before repairing a crack, we find out why it happened. If the tray moves, the support is fixed or flagged before we repair it, so the crack doesn’t come back. Whether it’s scuffs and light scratches and damage from a refit or building work, we can normally put it right.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.

Where
Kirkley (NR33)
County
Suffolk
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

For landlords and businesses

Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Kirkley as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.

How the visit works

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which typically takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.

  1. First, we check whether the tray moves.
  2. We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
  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, normally until the day after.

How to prepare

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive

Ask for a price

You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

Get a fixed quote

Advice

What we can’t put right

We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:

  • Plumbing leaks under the tray
  • A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
  • Damage below the tray that needs a builder

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.

Materials we work on in Kirkley

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

Common questions in Kirkley

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.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.

Is there any odour?

It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.

Can you replace the silicone at the same time?

Yes. We can repair and reseal on the same visit.

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.

How soon can you come?

We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Do you hold any accreditations?

We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

Do you cover Kirkley?

Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Kirkley. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Looking after it afterwards

How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:

  • Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
  • Do not ignore a tray that flexes
  • Keep the bathroom well ventilated
  • Store bottles off the tray

Give the repair its full curing time before showering. After that, mild cleaners and good ventilation are all it needs.

Don’t keep using a cracked tray. Water may be getting under the tray, where it causes damage you cannot see.

DIY kit or professional repair?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t 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 many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.

Our work in Kirkley

Kirkley is about 1 mile south-east of Lowestoft, in Suffolk. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Kirkley is one of 731 towns and villages in Suffolk we cover.

Our technicians cover all of the NR33 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Saxon Road, Acton Road and Birds Lane, all of which we cover. Close by, we cover Pakefield (1 mile south-west), Lowestoft (1 mile north-west), Normanston (2 miles north), Camps Heath (2 miles north-west) and Oulton (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Beccles (7 miles west), Bungay (12 miles west), Halesworth (13 miles south-west), Worlingham (6 miles west), Reydon (9 miles south) and Southwold (9 miles south).

Landmarks near Kirkley

Our clients here include homes close to East Point Academy, St Mary's Roman Catholic Primary School and Church of St Peter and St John and the streets around them. Also close by are The Jolly Sailors pub (under half a mile south) and Leathes Ham (1.4 miles north). The nearest railway station is Lowestoft station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Whitton (0.8 miles west) and Lowestoft Museum (1.6 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Carlton and Oulton Marshes and Lake Lothing.

Map of Kirkley © OpenStreetMap contributors

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:

  • How hard the colour is to match
  • The material
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • Doing more than one item at once

Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.

Quotes from your pictures

We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:

  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Details of any past repairs

For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

Signs you need shower tray repair in Kirkley

Most chips come from things dropped in the shower, typically on the edges or near the plughole.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • Chips or cracks by the plughole
  • A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
  • Movement when you stand on it
  • Snagging damage in a new bathroom

Comparing quotes

  • How soon you can use it again
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • Whether the price covers travel

Our hiring checklist

What your shower tray is made of matters

Acrylic

Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.

Enamelled steel

Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Exposed metal can rust, so it’s worth repairing early.

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