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Shower Tray Repair in Riddlesdown
Fixed-price shower tray repair in Riddlesdown and the surrounding area, generally in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
- A crack across the base
About our shower tray repair in Riddlesdown
Most tray damage can be repaired in place, from a chip by the waste to a crack across the base. The colour and finish are matched. Common call-outs are for movement when you stand on it and staining and dullness across the tray, on stone resin, ceramic and acrylic.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in Riddlesdown and across Greater London.
- Location
- Riddlesdown (CR8, CR2)
- County
- Greater London
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Riddlesdown and nearby
Riddlesdown is about 1 mile east of Purley, in Greater London. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Our technicians cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
Our visits in CR8 and CR2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on Hyde Road, Lower Road and Famet Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Riddlesdown sits on or near the A22, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Riddlesdown include Kenley (1 mile south), Sanderstead (1 mile north-east), South Croydon (2 miles north), Hamsey Green (2 miles south-east) and Whyteleafe (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north), St Pancras (14 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Landmarks near Riddlesdown
Our clients here include homes close to Dollypers Hill, Harris Primary Academy Kenley and Riddlesdown Collegiate, among other places. There is a railway station in Riddlesdown itself: Riddlesdown station. Well-known places in the area include Purley War Memorial Hospital (1 mile north-west) and St George's Walk (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Riddlesdown include Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include County Borough of Croydon (2.8 miles north)
What a repair can’t fix
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- Trays cracked in several places
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Riddlesdown
- Acrylic
- Cast iron
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
Repairs by material
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are heavy and rigid with a gel-coat finish. Poor support underneath leads to cracks, and chips can be filled and matched.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
How to look after the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Rinse away soap after showering
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Use the extractor fan
- Do not use strong acids or bleach
Give the repair its full curing time before showering. After that, gentle cleaning and good ventilation keep it in good shape.
If the tray creaks or moves, get it checked, before it cracks.
How we price shower tray repair
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:
- What kind of damage it is
- Access to the area
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- What the surface is made of
A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed quote
When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Something in shot to show the size
- The material, if you know it
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
The process
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we’re there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- We ensure the tray doesn’t flex and look for the cause of any crack.
- Next we clean and prepare the tray.
- We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
- We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the whole tray.
- The tray is left to cure and can typically be used the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Getting a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
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Riddlesdown: your questions answered
How long does it take to cure?
Normally by the following day. We will confirm before we leave.
Can pets and children be at home?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
Can a stained tray be refinished?
Yes. We can resurface the entire tray for a fresh finish.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
Do you redo the sealant?
We can. It’s a good time to replace old sealant.
What does shower tray repair cost?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
Can I keep using a cracked tray?
It’s best to stop using it until it’s checked, because water may be getting underneath.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
When to call us in Riddlesdown
The waste is a common starting point for cracks, where the tray is cut and the fitting is tightened.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- A tray that flexes
- Damage from a refit or building work
- Scratches in the surface
Comparing quotes
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How soon you can use it again
- Aftercare advice
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Why repair rather than replace?
A new shower tray typically means taking out the enclosure and tiles, preparing a new base and tiling again. A repair or resurface keeps all of that in place. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Riddlesdown
- A fixed quote before booking
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Same prices wherever you are
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
See our prices page.
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