Essex · England
Shower Tray Repair for Polstead Heath homes
Shower tray repair across Polstead Heath and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chipped corners or rims
- A damaged area around the waste
How we handle shower tray repair in Polstead Heath
We check the tray before repairing it: if it flexes underfoot, the cause needs sorting before any repair, or the crack will come back. We’ll tell you if that is the case. We work on cast iron, acrylic and stone resin, and the jobs we see most are chips caused during fitting and scratches in the surface.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Polstead Heath as everywhere else we work.
- Area
- Polstead Heath (CO6)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How to care for the repair
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Store bottles off the tray
- Do not ignore a tray that flexes
- Check the seal every few months
- Stick to gentle cleaners
Keep an eye on the sealant, and replace it when it splits or goes black.
Failed sealant around a tray should be replaced quickly. It lets water behind the tray and can damage the floor below.
How it works
The work is clean and fairly quiet. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
- Next we clean and prepare the tray.
- We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
- The repair is colour-matched, or the entire tray gets a new finish.
- Once cured, typically by the day after, you can use the shower.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Getting a price
If you’re in Polstead Heath and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Polstead Heath
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
What we are called out for in Polstead Heath
The waste is a common starting point for cracks, because that is where the tray is weakest and the fitting puts pressure on it.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- Chipped corners or rims
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- Damage from a refit or building work
Before you book anyone
- How to look after the finish
- Whether the price covers travel
- What happens if they find more damage
- Who will actually do the work
Where we work around Polstead Heath
Polstead Heath is about 7 miles east of Sudbury, in Essex. Whether you’re in the middle of Polstead Heath or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Polstead Heath is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex we cover. Our jobs stretch from Polstead Heath to London (about 56 miles away).
We work across CO6. From Heath Close, Straight Road and Heath Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Hadleigh Heath (1 mile north), Polstead (1 mile south), Bell's Corner (1 mile south), Lower Layham (2 miles east) and Shelley (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (9 miles south), Camulodunum (10 miles south), Halstead (13 miles south-west), Greenstead (9 miles south), Wivenhoe (11 miles south) and Brightlingsea (15 miles south).
Near you in Polstead Heath
In Polstead Heath, that means homes near The Shoulder of Mutton pub, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Lindsey Castle (2.8 miles north). For a walk, there is Groton Wood.
Polstead Heath questions
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Do you redo the sealant?
Yes. Add it to your quote and we’ll do both on one visit.
Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?
Often. If the tray moves, the support needs fixing first.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Do you charge for travel?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
Also near Polstead Heath
Also in Polstead Heath
What your shower tray is made of matters
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Chips can rust if they’re left, so it’s worth repairing early.
Acrylic
Acrylic-capped trays are lighter, so a firm base is essential. We repair cracks and scratches.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron
- Stone resin
Should you replace it?
A new shower tray normally means removing the screen and tiling, relaying the base and tiling again. A repair or resurface leaves all of that alone. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Polstead Heath. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Polstead Heath
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Colour-matched on site
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Read our full price list.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What kind of damage it is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How many items we do on one visit
Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Send pictures for a quote
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- Details of any past repairs
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
