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Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Ratton Village, East Sussex

Shower tray repair across Ratton Village and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chipped corners or rims
  • Staining and dullness across the tray
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair for Ratton Village homes

Different materials, different repairs

Ceramic

Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.

Stone resin

Stone resin trays are heavy and rigid with a gel-coat finish. Poor support underneath leads to cracks, and chips are filled and matched to the surface.

About our shower tray repair in Ratton Village

In most cases, a damaged tray can be repaired where it is, from chipped edges to cracks across the floor of the tray. We match the colour and finish. Typical jobs include chips on the edges and a tray that looks tired however much you clean it, in cast iron, stone resin and acrylic.

In and around Ratton Village, walk-in showers and shower rooms are common in bungalows. A firm tray can be repaired where it sits.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll sort it.

Area
Ratton Village (BN20, BN21, BN22)
Region
East Sussex
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Fixed, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

DIY kit or professional repair?

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.

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

How it works

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days. Around Ratton Village, access and parking are typically easy. If you are down a lane or a long drive, tell us when you book.

  1. We protect the floor and the enclosure.
  2. Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
  3. The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
  4. The surface is refinished to match.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Open a window if you can
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day

Get a quote

There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.

Get a fixed price

Advice

FAQs for Ratton Village

Can you repair shower trays at a school or business in Ratton Village?

Yes, we work for schools, leisure centres and businesses. Send pictures and details of the building.

Can you repair shower trays in a rental near Hampden Park station?

Of course: pictures and an address are all we need for a price.

Do you reseal the tray as well?

Yes. Add it to your quote and we’ll do both on one visit.

Do you come to Ratton Village?

We do. We send a technician to Ratton Village for every job, with no extra charge for travel.

Will you leave a mess?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.

Can a stained tray be refinished?

Yes, it’s a common job. Resurfacing gives a worn tray an even, clean finish.

Is my repair covered?

Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.

Common problems we fix in Ratton Village

Stone resin trays are rigid, so they crack rather than bend when they sit on an uneven or poorly supported floor. Movement in a timber floor has the same effect.

Send us a picture if you notice any of these:

  • A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
  • Chips on the edges
  • A damaged area around the waste
  • Scuffs and light scratches

We also work for schools, leisure centres and businesses, so if you look after a building such as Ocklynge Junior School, changing-room showers can be repaired in place too.

Questions to ask before you book

  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • Aftercare advice
  • How long it needs to cure

Our hiring checklist

How we price shower tray repair

Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. This is what makes a difference:

  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How many areas need work
  • Access to the area
  • Doing more than one item at once

We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Ratton Village. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

How to get a fixed quote

Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • A picture taken from further back
  • Any details about the material
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Where you are, by postcode

Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes cost nothing and you are under no obligation.

Looking after it afterwards

Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:

  • Stick to gentle cleaners
  • Don’t stand heavy bottles on the tray
  • Report any creaking or movement early
  • Rinse away soap after showering

Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off the tray. Warm water and a mild detergent is enough.

A small crack lets in a little water every time you shower, and over months that can rot the floor. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.

Honest limits

A repair isn’t right for every job, including:

  • Multiple cracks across the tray
  • Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
  • A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported

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

Materials we repair

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

Shower trays in Ratton Village: local notes

Rented homes near Hampden Park station (about 1.2 miles east) change hands often, and repairing shower trays between tenants is quicker than replacing them.

Ratton Village is about 2 miles west of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Jobs in Ratton Village are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Ratton Village is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our jobs stretch from Ratton Village to London (51 miles away).

Our technicians cover all of the BN20, BN21 and BN22 postcode area for shower tray repair. Whether your shower tray is in a home on Park Lane, Butts Lane and Ruskin Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Main roads around Ratton Village include the A2270, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover for shower tray repair include Hampden Park (1 mile east), Old Town (1 mile south), Eastbourne (2 miles east), Upperton (2 miles south-east) and Jevington (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (14 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles north-east), Seaford (6 miles west), Lewes (12 miles north-west), Hailsham (5 miles north) and St Leonards (14 miles east).

What’s near Ratton Village

In Ratton Village, that means homes near The Red Lion pub, Gildrege Park and Ratton School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Hampden Park station, roughly 1.2 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Filching Manor And Motor Museum (1.6 miles north-west) and Eastbourne District General Hospital (0.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Combe Hill.

Map of Ratton Village © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repair or replace: which is better?

A new shower tray usually means taking out the enclosure and tiles, preparing a new base and re-tiling. Repairing or resurfacing the tray leaves all of that alone. For a home around Ratton Village where the shower tray is sound, replacing it is rarely worth the cost and disruption.

Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.

Why us?

  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Everything repaired in place
  • One visit for most repairs
  • No extra charge for your area

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