Greater London · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in New Cross, Greater London
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for householders, landlords and businesses in New Cross. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and light scratches
- A damaged area around the waste
Shower tray repair in New Cross without replacing anything
You don’t always need a new tray. If it’s solid underneath, it can generally be repaired in place, which is far less work than a replacement. If you are dealing with movement when you stand on it and chips or cracks by the plughole, we can help.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll come back.
- Where
- New Cross (SE8, SE14, SE4)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
How the visit works
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Any sealant in the way is cut out.
- The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
- The surface is refinished to match.
- We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.
How to prepare
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let us know about parking or access
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
How to get a price
Email us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you’re in New Cross, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Advice
Common questions in New Cross
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
How do I get a price for shower tray repair in New Cross?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item with your SE8 postcode.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across Greater London.
Do you reseal the tray as well?
Yes, if you’d like us to. It’s a good time to replace old sealant.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you make an old tray look new?
Yes. The whole tray can be resurfaced.
How quickly can you book me in?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Our work in New Cross
New Cross is about 3 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. Jobs in New Cross are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. New Cross is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work.
Jobs in SE8, SE14 and SE4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Ivy Road, Mona Road and Avon Road. Main roads around New Cross include the A2209 and A2210, so getting to you is simple. Close by, we cover St Johns (1 mile east), Telegraph Hill (1 mile south-west), Deptford (1 mile north-east), Nunhead (1 mile south-west) and Lewisham (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles north-west).
Landmarks near New Cross
In New Cross, that means homes near St James's Church, Fordham Park and St. Paul's and the streets around them. You’ll also find Addey and Stanhope School (less than half a mile north-east), Laban Centre (0.9 miles north-east), Myatt Garden Primary School (less than half a mile south-east) and Wickham Arms (less than half a mile south). New Cross has its own railway station: New Cross station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Miller General Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Fan Museum (1.2 miles north-east). For a walk, there is St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Local facilities include Nunhead (0.9 miles west)
How to look after the repair
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Report any creaking or movement early
Keep heavy bottles off the tray floor, to avoid chips.
A small crack lets in a little water every time you shower, which can damage the floor over time. An early repair is far cheaper than floor repairs.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
Other services in New Cross
What we’re called out for in New Cross
Cracks frequently start at the waste, where the tray is cut and the fitting is tightened.
Look out for any of the following:
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- A cracked shower tray
- Chipped corners or rims
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
Before you book anyone
- Aftercare advice
- If travel is included in the price
- When it can be used again
- Whether a trained technician does the job
Landlord and trade work in New Cross
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in New Cross as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
Why repair rather than replace?
A new shower tray normally involves taking out the enclosure and tiles, relaying the base and tiling again. Repairing or resurfacing the tray leaves all of that alone. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in New Cross
- Most jobs done in one visit
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- A fixed quote before booking
- Nothing taken out or refitted
See our full price list.
Honest limits
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in New Cross
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
