Suffolk · England

Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Lower Street, Suffolk

Shower tray repair for Lower Street, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then book a visit.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Movement when you stand on it
  • A damaged area around the waste
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair in Lower Street

Repairs by material

Stone resin

Stone resin trays are heavy and rigid with a gel-coat finish. They crack if the base isn’t fully supported, and chips are filled and matched to the surface.

Acrylic

Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.

Shower tray repair in Lower Street, done in place

You don’t always need a new tray. If it’s firmly supported, we can repair it where it is, which is far less work than a replacement. Common call-outs are for chipped corners or rims and damage from a refit or building work, across cast iron, stone resin and enamelled steel.

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Where
Lower Street (CO10)
County
Suffolk
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Common questions in Lower Street

Is a cracked shower tray safe to use?

Not until you know the crack isn’t letting water through. Check the ceiling below for damp.

Can a stained tray be refinished?

Yes, it’s a common job. A full resurface makes a tired tray look fresh.

Can you replace the silicone at the same time?

Yes. We can repair and reseal on the same visit.

Do I need to be at home?

We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.

Can you quote from photos?

Generally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?

Often. If the tray moves, the support needs fixing first.

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

Of course, and it usually saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.

What does shower tray repair cost?

Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:

  • Doing more than one item at once
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • The size and number of damaged areas

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

How to get a fixed price

Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • One picture of the entire shower tray
  • Something in shot to show the size

There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

Repair or replace in Lower Street?

The tray itself may not cost much, but the work around it does: taking out the enclosure, tiling and resealing. A repair is one visit. Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Why us?

  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • Everything repaired in place
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK

Take a look at our pricing.

For landlords and businesses

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

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Suffolk and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.

About Lower Street

Lower Street is about 8 miles north-east of Haverhill, in Suffolk. We visit homes and businesses in Lower Street and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Lower Street is one of 731 places in Suffolk we cover. Our jobs stretch from Lower Street to London (53 miles away).

Our visits in CO10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also travel to Stansfield (1 mile north), Hawkedon (1 mile north-east), Cross Green (3 miles east), Brockley (3 miles north-east) and Hartest (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Bury St Edmunds (9 miles north-east), Haverhill (8 miles south-west), Sudbury (9 miles south-east), Mildenhall (15 miles north), Red Lodge (12 miles north) and Thurston (12 miles north-east).

Near you in Lower Street

Our clients here include homes close to Plough House and Parish Church of All Saints, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Clare Castle (4.3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Great Wood Hill.

Map of Lower Street © OpenStreetMap contributors

Do you need shower tray repair in Lower Street?

Stone resin trays are rigid, so they crack rather than bend if the floor beneath them isn’t flat and fully supported. Movement in a timber floor has the same effect.

If you can see any of these, send us a picture:

  • Snagging damage in a new bathroom
  • Chips or cracks by the plughole
  • A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
  • Edge chips from dropped bottles

Comparing quotes

  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • How long it needs to cure
  • If travel is included in the price

How to compare quotes

Keeping it looking good

Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:

  • Ventilate the room after showers
  • Rinse away soap after showering
  • Check the seal every few months
  • Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth

Wait the full curing time before you shower. After that, mild cleaners and good ventilation are all it needs.

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

What we do, step by step

There is not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will take it from there. Most visits take a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray.

  1. We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
  2. Next we clean and prepare the tray.
  3. We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
  4. The repair is colour matched, or the whole tray gets a new finish.
  5. We leave it to cure; the shower is typically usable the following day.

Preparing for the visit

  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day

Get a quote

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.

Send pictures for a quote

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What we can’t put right

Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. We can’t fix:

  • Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
  • Leaking waste fittings
  • Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed

Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.

Surfaces we repair

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