Suffolk · England
Shower Tray Repair for Long Melford homes
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing in Long Melford, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- Scuffs and light scratches
Our work in Long Melford
Long Melford is about 3 miles north of Sudbury, in Suffolk. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Long Melford is one of 731 places in Suffolk we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 53 miles away.
Our visits in CO10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as Station Road, High Street and Swan Lane. Long Melford sits on or near the B1064, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Long Melford include Liston (1 mile south-west), Rodbridge Corner (1 mile south), Borley (2 miles south-west), Acton (2 miles east) and Brundon (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Bury St Edmunds (12 miles north), Haverhill (12 miles west), Sudbury (3 miles south), Stowmarket (14 miles north-east), Hadleigh (11 miles east) and Needham Market (15 miles east).
Near you in Long Melford
We visit homes around St Catherine, Bull Hotel and Ormiston Sudbury Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Sudbury (Suffolk) station, roughly 2.7 miles south of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Sue Ryder Foundation Museum (0.9 miles south). Open spaces near Long Melford include Cornard Mere.
Shower tray repair at your home in Long Melford
In most cases, a damaged tray can be repaired where it is, from a chip by the waste to a crack across the base. The colour and finish are matched. Our repair technicians work on acrylic, cast iron and stone resin, and the jobs we see most are damage from a refit or building work and chips on the edges.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we will sort it.
- Area
- Long Melford (CO10)
- Region
- Suffolk
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Also in Long Melford
Questions from Long Melford
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can you resurface a whole tray?
Yes. Resurfacing gives a worn tray an even, clean finish.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
What happens after I send photos?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote with dates.
What we’re called out for in Long Melford
Dull and stained trays are generally down to cleaning: abrasive pads, strong chemicals and limescale wear the finish away.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- A damaged area around the waste
- Movement when you stand on it
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
What your quote should include
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Whether a trained technician does the job
The process
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job typically takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
- We clean and prepare the damaged area or the entire tray.
- We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
- We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the entire tray.
- We leave it to cure; the shower is typically usable the next day.
How to prepare
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
How to get a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Related advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Landlord and trade work in Long Melford
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
If you manage property in Long Melford, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
What your shower tray is made of matters
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. They chip and crack from impact, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Exposed metal can rust, so early repairs help.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Long Melford. The price comes down to:
- How hard the colour is to match
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What kind of damage it is
- Access to the area
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Send pictures for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- A wider photo showing the entire shower tray
- Natural light rather than flash
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Send us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your CO10 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Repair or replace: which is better?
The tray is usually 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. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Long Melford
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- No need to remove anything
- Rooms protected and left tidy
See our prices page.
Aftercare tips
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
- Check the seal every few months
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the tray
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
Rinse the tray after use, clean with mild cleaners, and keep the sealant in good condition so water can’t get underneath.
Failed sealant around a tray should be replaced quickly. It lets water behind the tray and can cause damage underneath.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
