Hertfordshire · England

Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Langley, Hertfordshire

Shower tray repair across Langley and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Scratches in the surface
  • A tray that flexes
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted shower tray repair in Langley

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Enamelled steel

Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Exposed metal can rust, so early repairs help.

Acrylic

Acrylic trays are lighter and slightly flexible, so a firm base is essential. We repair cracks and scratches.

Shower tray repair at your home in Langley

Shower tray repairs are one of our most common jobs. Chips by the waste, cracks across the base and dull, stained surfaces can all be put right without removing the tray. If you are dealing with a tray that looks tired however much you clean it and damage from a refit or building work, we can help, whatever the material.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after the visit.

Where
Langley (SG4)
County
Hertfordshire
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Common questions in Langley

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

Typically, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.

Do you cover Langley?

Yes, we do. We send a technician to Langley for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.

Is it OK to use a cracked tray?

We would stop using it until it’s repaired, in case water is getting through.

Do you charge for travel?

Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.

How long before I can shower?

Normally the day after. We will tell you the exact time when we finish.

Can you quote from pictures?

Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.

Landlord and trade work in Langley

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Langley use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details.

Langley and nearby

Langley is about 3 miles south-west of Stevenage, in Hertfordshire. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Langley, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. We work in 381 places across Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 27 miles away.

Every address in SG4 is within our area. Whether you live on London Road and Village Street or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Close by, we cover Langley Bottom (1 mile north-west), Rush Green (1 mile north-west), St Paul's Walden (1 mile west), Old Knebworth (2 miles south-east) and Driver's End (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Hemel Hempstead (13 miles south-west), Stevenage (3 miles north-east), St Albans (10 miles south-west), Welwyn Garden City (6 miles south), Harpenden (7 miles south-west) and Hitchin (5 miles north).

Around Langley

Typical jobs here are in homes near Concerts at Knebworth House, Farmers Boy Public House and The Thomas Alleyne School, among other places. Langley’s nearest station is Stevenage station, roughly 1.5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Lister Hospital (2.7 miles north) and Wymondley Castle (3.7 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Ridlins Mire.

Map of Langley © OpenStreetMap contributors

How the visit works

It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.

  1. We ensure the tray doesn’t flex and look for the cause of any crack.
  2. The damaged area, or the whole tray, is cleaned and prepared.
  3. We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
  4. The repair is colour matched, or the entire tray gets a new finish.
  5. We leave it to cure; the shower is generally usable the day after.

How to prepare

  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Have a window or extractor fan available

Ask for a price

A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the shower tray, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

Send photos for a quote

Related advice

When to call us in Langley

A tired-looking tray is often the result of years of cleaning: abrasive pads, strong chemicals and limescale wear the finish away.

Common reasons people in Langley contact us include:

  • Snagging damage in a new bathroom
  • Staining and dullness across the tray
  • A tray that flexes
  • Chips or cracks by the plughole

Questions to ask before you book

  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • When it can be used again
  • Who turns up on the day
  • Whether the price covers travel

Our hiring checklist

Aftercare tips

How the surface is treated afterwards matters:

  • Do not use strong acids or bleach
  • Give the tray a quick rinse after use
  • Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
  • Ventilate the room after showers

Give the repair its full curing time before showering. After that, gentle cleaning and good ventilation keep it in good shape.

Failed sealant around a tray should be replaced quickly. Water gets behind and under the tray and can damage the floor below.

Repair or replace in Langley?

When the tray is firm and dry underneath, repair is the obvious choice. If the floor is damaged or the tray is badly cracked, replacement may make more sense. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Why book with us

  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • Fixed prices from your photos
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year

Read our pricing.

When a repair isn’t the answer

We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:

  • Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
  • A tray that moves underfoot
  • Multiple cracks across the tray

Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.

Surfaces we repair

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

DIY repairs versus a professional job

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 normally cheaper.

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

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