Hertfordshire · England
Shower Tray Repair for Knebworth homes
Shower tray repair for Knebworth, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the edges
- A crack across the base
About our shower tray repair in Knebworth
You don’t always need a new tray. If it’s solid underneath, it can generally be repaired in place, saving you the cost and mess of a new one. We work on ceramic, stone resin and enamelled steel, and people most frequently call us about chips on the edges and a tray that creaks or moves underfoot.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will come back.
- Location
- Knebworth (SG3)
- Region
- Hertfordshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Signs you need shower tray repair in Knebworth
Dull and stained trays are generally down to cleaning: limescale, harsh chemicals and abrasive pads wear the finish away.
People generally call us after spotting one of these:
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- Scuffs and light scratches
- Damage from a refit or building work
Comparing quotes
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What prep work is covered
Questions from Knebworth
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Is it OK to use a cracked tray?
Only if you’re sure it is not leaking. Look for damp or stains below.
What does shower tray repair cost?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your SG3 postcode.
How long before I can shower?
We’ll give you the curing time on the day, usually the following day.
Can you price it without visiting?
Normally, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Can you fix a cracked tray?
Typically, if the tray is firmly supported. The crack is reinforced, filled and refinished.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Can you resurface a whole tray?
Yes. The whole tray can be resurfaced.
Different materials, different repairs
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.
Acrylic
Acrylic-capped trays are lighter, so a firm base is essential. We repair cracks and scratches.
DIY kit or professional repair?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
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 generally cheaper.
What we do, step by step
Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Any sealant in the way is cut out.
- We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
- The surface is refinished to match.
- We clean up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Have a window or extractor fan available
How to get a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole shower tray, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
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Keeping it looking good
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Rinse the tray after each shower
- Don’t ignore a tray that flexes
- Store bottles off the tray
- Use the extractor fan
Keep an eye on the sealant, and replace it when it splits or goes black.
Every shower forces a little water into a crack, and over months that can rot the floor. An early repair is far cheaper than floor repairs.
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Why repair rather than replace?
A new shower tray usually means taking out the enclosure and tiles, preparing a new base and re-tiling. Repairing or resurfacing the tray leaves all of that alone. Prices start from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Knebworth
- A fixed quote before booking
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- No extra charge for your area
Take a look at our pricing.
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What shower tray repair costs
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material and finish
- How many items we do on one visit
- The type of damage
Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
How to get a fixed quote
Two or three clear pictures are generally enough. Try to include:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A photo taken from further back
- Where you are, by postcode
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Most clients in Knebworth get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Covering Knebworth
Knebworth is about 3 miles south of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We cover all 381 towns and villages in Hertfordshire. You can also see our page for London, about 26 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: SG3. Jobs here include addresses on London Road, Deanscroft and Lytton Fields and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Woolmer Green (1 mile south), Bragbury End (1 mile north-east), Oaklands (2 miles south), Datchworth (2 miles south-east) and Shephall (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Hemel Hempstead (14 miles south-west), Stevenage (3 miles north), St Albans (10 miles south-west), Bishop's Stortford (15 miles east), Welwyn Garden City (5 miles south) and Harpenden (8 miles south-west).
What’s near Knebworth
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Martin, Knebworth Park and Knebworth Primary and Nursery School and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Knebworth itself: Knebworth station. A little further out are Benington Castle (3.6 miles north-east) and Datchworth Museum (1.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Mardley Heath.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
