Greater London · England

Shower Tray Repair in Lambeth

Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing in Lambeth, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Snagging damage in a new bathroom
  • A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair in Lambeth

Shower tray repair at your home in Lambeth

Shower tray repairs are one of our most common jobs. Chips by the waste, cracks across the base and dull, stained surfaces are all things we fix in place. Our repair technicians work on stone resin, cast iron and enamelled steel, and the jobs we see most are a tray that looks tired however much you clean it and chipped corners or rims.

Every job is backed for twelve months in Lambeth and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.

Area
Lambeth (SE11, SW1P, SW8)
County
Greater London
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Lambeth questions

Which areas do you work in?

Across the UK, so Lambeth is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.

Can you make an old tray look new?

Yes. A full resurface makes a tired tray look fresh.

Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?

Frequently. A tray that moves needs its support sorting before the repair.

What happens if you find more damage?

Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.

Can you price it without visiting?

Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.

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.

Do you hold any accreditations?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

How do I book?

Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.

Aftercare tips

So the finish stays in good condition:

  • Keep the bathroom well ventilated
  • Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
  • Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
  • Get a moving tray checked

Rinse the tray down after showering, clean with mild cleaners, and keep an eye on the sealant so water can’t get underneath.

Act on split sealant early. It lets water behind the tray and can damage the floor below.

When a repair is not the answer

Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:

  • A tray that moves underfoot
  • Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
  • Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)

Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.

Surfaces we repair

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

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Enamelled steel

Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.

Ceramic

Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.

Common problems we fix in Lambeth

Most cracked trays are trays that flex: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, it flexes each time someone stands on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • Scuffs and light scratches
  • Damage from a refit or building work
  • A damaged area around the waste
  • Chipped corners or rims

Questions to ask before you book

  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • When it can be used again
  • How to care for the finish
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match

How to compare quotes

DIY kit or professional repair?

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.

The process

The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we are there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. We check the tray for movement first.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
  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, usually until the day after.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

Getting a price

Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.

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Should you replace it?

When the tray is firm and dry underneath, repair is the obvious choice. If water has damaged the floor, or the tray is cracked in several places, a new tray may be better. Prices start from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking.

What you get with us

  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Fixed prices from your photos

See our prices page.

Work for landlords and builders

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

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.

Lambeth and the surrounding area

Lambeth is about 1 mile south-west of London, in Greater London. From the centre of Lambeth to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our technicians cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.

Every address in SE11, SW1P and SW8 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Gibson Road, Langley Lane and Randall Road, and we cover them all. With the A3203 and A3204 close by, Lambeth is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Vauxhall (1 mile north), Kennington (1 mile south), Oval (1 mile south), Newington Butts (1 mile east) and St George's Fields (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Kensington (4 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (8 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles north-east) and Hampstead (5 miles north-west).

What’s near Lambeth

Around Lambeth, we work in homes near Lambeth School of Art, St Peter's Church and The Jolly Gardeners pub. Also close by are Lilian Baylis Technology School (less than half a mile south), Old Paradise Gardens (less than half a mile north), Vauxhall Primary School (within half a mile south-east) and Lambeth Palace Library (0.5 miles north). There is a railway station in Lambeth itself: Vauxhall station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Evelina London Children's Hospital (0.5 miles north) and Gabriel's Wharf (1.3 miles north). Open spaces near Lambeth include Bellenden Road Nature Garden and Ludgate Hill.

  • Parks and local facilities nearby include City and Liberty of Westminster (0.7 miles north-west)
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