East Sussex · England

Shower Tray Repair in Ridgewood

Fixed-price shower tray repair in Ridgewood and the surrounding area, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Movement when you stand on it
  • Chips caused during fitting
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair near Ridgewood

Shower tray repair in Ridgewood, done in place

Shower tray repairs are one of our most common jobs. Chips by the waste, cracks across the base and dull, stained surfaces can all be put right without removing the tray. Common call-outs are for a crack across the base and scratches from cleaning or grit, on stone resin, ceramic and cast iron.

Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.

Location
Ridgewood (TN22)
Region
East Sussex
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Do you need shower tray repair in Ridgewood?

Rigid trays don’t bend, they crack when they sit on an uneven or poorly supported floor. Movement in a timber floor has the same effect.

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

  • Cracks running from the waste
  • Chipped corners or rims
  • Staining and dullness across the tray
  • Scratches from cleaning or grit

Before booking anyone

  • How soon you can use it again
  • Aftercare advice
  • How the colour is matched
  • How changes to the job are handled

10 questions to ask before booking

Should you replace it?

The tray is generally the last thing fitted and the first thing tiled up to, so taking one out disturbs a lot. A repair keeps everything as it is. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

What you get with us

  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • Colour-matched on site
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do

See our prices page.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

How to care for the repair

How the surface is treated afterwards matters:

  • Rinse the tray after each shower
  • Use the extractor fan
  • Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
  • Don’t ignore a tray that flexes

Wait the full curing time before you shower. After that, mild cleaners and good ventilation are all it needs.

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

Landlords, agents and businesses in Ridgewood

Letting agents frequently send us photos 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.

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

Different materials, different repairs

Enamelled steel

Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Exposed metal can rust, so early repairs help.

Ceramic

Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.

Honest limits

Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:

  • Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
  • A tray that moves underfoot
  • Damage below the tray that needs a builder

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

What we work on

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

What happens on the day

We turn up when we said we would, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, and we leave the room as we found it.

  1. The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
  2. Any sealant in the way is cut out.
  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

  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Open a window if you can
  • Point us to the nearest place to park

Get a quote

If you’re in Ridgewood and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Get a fixed quote

Related advice

Ridgewood: your questions answered

Is it safe with children and pets around?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.

Is it OK to use a cracked tray?

It’s best to stop using it until it’s checked, in case water is getting through.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

Do you reseal the tray as well?

Yes, if you’d like us to. After a repair is a good time to reseal.

How long does it take to cure?

Usually the next day. We’ll tell you the exact time when we finish.

What areas do you cover?

We cover the entire UK, including Ridgewood and the rest of East Sussex. Just include your postcode and we’ll confirm dates.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.

When can you do it?

That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.

Ridgewood and the surrounding area

Ridgewood is about 1 mile south of Uckfield, in East Sussex. Wherever you are in the TN22 postcode area, we come to you. We cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 38 miles away.

Our repair technicians cover all of the TN22 postcode area and the streets around it. From New Road, Lewes Road and Wares Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you are just outside Ridgewood, we cover Little Horsted (1 mile south-west), Isfield (2 miles south-west), Budlett's Common (2 miles north), Rose Hill (2 miles south-west) and Maresfield (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Eastbourne (14 miles south-east), Seaford (12 miles south), Lewes (7 miles south-west), Hailsham (9 miles south-east), Crowborough (7 miles north-east) and Newhaven (11 miles south).

Near you in Ridgewood

Around Ridgewood, we work in homes near Harlands Primary School, Uckfield College and Hempstead Meadow. You’ll also find St Saviour (0.7 miles north) and The Highlands pub (within half a mile north). The closest station to Ridgewood is Uckfield station, about 0.8 miles north. A little further out are Uckfield Community Hospital (0.7 miles north-east) and Tickerage Castle (2.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.

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