Essex · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Patching, Essex
Shower tray repair for Patching, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your photos, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- A dull, stained or worn surface
How we handle shower tray repair in Patching
Every crack has a cause, and we find it first. A tray that moves needs its support sorting first, so the repair lasts. Whether it’s a damaged area around the waste and cracks running from the waste, we can help.
Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Patching (CM1)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Patching
Rigid trays do not bend, they crack when they sit on an uneven or poorly supported floor. Timber floors that move can cause it too.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Damage around the waste
- Chips on the edges
- A cracked shower tray
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
Questions to ask before booking
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- If travel is included in the price
- What happens if they find more damage
Places near Patching
Other services in Patching
Landlord and trade work in Patching
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Patching use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details.
Repairs by material
Stone resin
Stone resin is a dense, rigid material with a smooth gel coat. They crack if the base isn’t fully supported, and chips are filled and matched to the surface.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Covering Patching
Patching is about 1 mile north-west of Chelmsford, in Essex. Clients in Patching get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Our technicians cover 644 places across Essex. You can also see our page for London, about 30 miles away.
Jobs in CM1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on First Avenue, Sixth Avenue and Fifth Avenue. With the A1016 close by, Patching is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also work in Chelmsford (1 mile south-east), Broomfield (2 miles north), Moulsham (2 miles south), Chignall St James (2 miles west) and Writtle (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Basildon (12 miles south), Braintree (10 miles north-east), Harlow (15 miles west), Brentwood (11 miles south-west), Maldon (9 miles east) and Billericay (9 miles south).
Landmarks near Patching
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St John Payne Catholic School, The Red Beret pub and Ascension, among other places. Other local landmarks include Chelmer Valley Riverside (0.7 miles south-east) and St Pius X Catholic Primary School (under half a mile west). The nearest railway station is Chelmsford station, about 1 mile south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bond Street Chelmsford (1.2 miles south) and Priory Hospital (1 mile south-east). Open spaces near Patching include Newland Grove.
What we can’t put right
A repair is not always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
- Leaking waste fittings
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Stone resin
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Store bottles off the tray
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Rinse the tray after each shower
- Do not use strong acids or bleach
Store heavy bottles on a shelf, not on the tray, to avoid chips.
Act on split sealant early. It lets water behind the tray and can cause damage underneath.
What affects the price in Patching
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. The main factors are:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How many areas need work
- How many items we do on one visit
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Send pictures for a quote
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Something in shot to show the size
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Common questions in Patching
Is a cracked tray repairable?
Usually, as long as it doesn’t flex. We reinforce the crack, fill it and refinish the surface.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
When can you do it?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
How long does it take to cure?
Typically the next day. We’ll tell you the exact time when we finish.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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, and the work is guaranteed.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
How it works
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We make sure the tray doesn’t flex and look for the cause of any crack.
- Next we clean and prepare the tray.
- Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
- The repair is colour-matched, or the whole tray gets a new finish.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, you can use the shower.
Preparing for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
Most clients in Patching get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
