Essex · England

Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Pleshey, Essex

Problem with your shower tray in Pleshey? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chipped corners or rims
  • A dull, stained or worn surface
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair near Pleshey

Shower tray repair in Pleshey, done in place

We check the tray before repairing it: a tray that moves needs its support sorted first, otherwise any crack returns. We’ll tell you if that’s the case. Common call-outs are for a tray that looks tired however much you clean it and a tray that creaks or moves underfoot, in ceramic, stone resin and enamelled steel.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Where
Pleshey (CM3)
Region
Essex
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

About Pleshey

Pleshey is about 6 miles north-west of Chelmsford, in Essex. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Pleshey is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex where we work. We work right across the region, from Pleshey to London (about 30 miles away).

Here we cover the CM3 postcode area. That includes homes on The Street, Back Lane and Woolmers Mead. We also travel to Ford End (2 miles north-east), Howe Street (2 miles east), Hartford End (2 miles north-east), North End (3 miles north) and Chatham Green (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (6 miles south-east), Braintree (8 miles north-east), Harlow (13 miles west), Brentwood (13 miles south), Maldon (13 miles south-east) and Billericay (12 miles south).

Near you in Pleshey

Our clients here include homes close to The Leather Bottle Public House and Church of Holy Trinity. Nearby you’ll also find Broomfield Hospital (3.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Little Waltham Meadows.

Map of Pleshey © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repairs by material

Stone resin

Stone resin is a dense, rigid material with a smooth gel coat. They crack if the base is not fully supported, and chips are filled and matched to the surface.

Enamelled steel

Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Exposed metal can rust, so it’s worth repairing early.

Repair or replace in Pleshey?

The tray is generally the last thing fitted and the first thing tiled up to, so replacing one disturbs a lot around it. Repairing it avoids that disruption. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Why us?

  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • One price list for the entire UK
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited

Take a look at our full price list.

For landlords and businesses

For anyone letting property in or around Pleshey, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

Common problems we fix in Pleshey

Most chips come from things dropped in the shower, typically along the edges or by the waste.

You may need us if you’ve spotted:

  • Scratches in the surface
  • Chips on the edges
  • A cracked shower tray
  • A tray that creaks or moves underfoot

What to look for in a quote

  • When it can be used again
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • Who will actually do the work
  • How changes to the job are handled

Choosing a repair company

The process

On the day, 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 let you know when you can use it again.

  1. We check the tray for movement first.
  2. We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
  3. We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
  4. The repair is shaped, colour-matched and finished.
  5. We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.

Before we arrive

  • Open a window if you can
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat

Getting a price

For a price in Pleshey, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

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Should I try a DIY kit first?

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

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.

Questions from Pleshey

When can you do it?

We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.

Do you redo the sealant?

We can. After a repair is a good time to reseal.

Is a cracked tray repairable?

Generally, as long as it doesn’t flex. We reinforce the crack, fill it and refinish the surface.

Will it make a mess?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?

The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.

Do you cover Pleshey?

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

Looking after it afterwards

Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:

  • Ventilate the room after showers
  • Rinse away soap after showering
  • Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
  • Keep harsh chemicals off the tray

Rinse the tray after use, use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, and keep an eye on the sealant so water cannot get underneath.

If the tray creaks or moves, get it checked, before it cracks or gets worse.

What we can’t put right

We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:

  • A tray that moves underfoot
  • Plumbing leaks under the tray
  • Water damage to the floor beneath the tray

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.

Surfaces we repair

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