Essex · England

Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Langford, Essex

Fixed-price shower tray repair in Langford and the surrounding area, usually in one visit and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A dull, stained or worn surface
  • Snagging damage in a new bathroom
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted shower tray repair in Langford

How we handle shower tray repair in Langford

Every crack has a cause, and we find it first. If the tray moves, the support is fixed or flagged before we repair it, so the crack does not come back. Common call-outs are for scratches in the surface and chips or cracks by the plughole, in enamelled steel, stone resin and ceramic.

Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.

Area
Langford (CM9)
County
Essex
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

What we can’t put right

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

  • Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
  • A tray broken in more than one place
  • Water damage to the floor beneath the tray

Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.

What we work on

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

Covering Langford

Langford is about 2 miles north-west of Maldon, in Essex. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Our technicians cover 644 places across Essex. You can also see our page for London, about 37 miles away.

Our visits in CM9 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on Witham Road, Maldon Road and John Thresh Way and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Langford: Heybridge (1 mile south-east), Broad Street Green (1 mile east), Curling Tye Green (2 miles south-west), Maldon (2 miles south-east) and Great Totham (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (14 miles north-east), Chelmsford (8 miles west), Basildon (15 miles south-west), Braintree (10 miles north-west), Billericay (13 miles south-west) and Rayleigh (11 miles south).

Local landmarks in Langford

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Plume School, Church of St Giles and Plume Library and the streets around them. The closest station to Langford is Hatfield Peverel station, roughly 3.5 miles north-west of the centre. Green spaces nearby include Maldon Wick.

Map of Langford © OpenStreetMap contributors

How we price shower tray repair

Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. The main factors are:

  • What kind of damage it is
  • How many areas need work
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • The colour and finish to match

We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

How to get a fixed quote

You can take the pictures on your phone. Just make sure we can see:

  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before

Send us photos of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Langford, and we will come back with a fixed quote.

Why repair rather than replace?

The tray is typically the last thing fitted and the first thing tiled up to, so taking one out disturbs a lot. Repairing it avoids that disruption. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.

Why Langford customers choose us

  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Colour-matched on site
  • Same prices wherever you are

Read our full price list.

How the visit works

Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.

  1. First, we check whether the tray moves.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
  3. Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
  4. The repair is shaped, colour-matched and finished.
  5. It’s left to cure, normally until the next day.

Before we arrive

  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work

How to get a price

You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

Repairs by material

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 good support matters. We repair cracks and scratches.

Signs you need shower tray repair in Langford

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

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • Damage from a refit or building work
  • A crack across the base
  • Staining and dullness across the tray
  • Scratches in the surface

Questions to ask before you book

  • How long it needs to cure
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • Whether the price covers travel

How to compare quotes

DIY repairs versus a professional job

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. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

Your questions about shower tray repair in Langford

Is there a call-out fee?

There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

Which areas do you work in?

We work UK-wide. Our prices are the same everywhere.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you’ll get one combined price.

Is there any odour?

A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.

Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?

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

When can I use the shower again?

We’ll give you the curing time on the day, usually the next day.

What happens if you find more damage?

Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there’s more, we’ll tell you before starting.

Do I need to be at home?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.

Looking after it afterwards

So the finish stays in good condition:

  • Don’t ignore a tray that flexes
  • Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
  • Ventilate the room after showers
  • Stick to gentle cleaners

Check the silicone around the tray every few months, and replace it when it splits or goes black.

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

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