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Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Shirley Oaks, Greater London
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Shirley Oaks and across Greater London. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused during fitting
- Scratches in the surface
Shower tray repair in Shirley Oaks without replacing anything
Before repairing a crack, we find out why it happened. A tray that moves needs its support sorting first, so the crack doesn’t come back. Common call-outs are for a crack across the base and a tray that creaks or moves underfoot, in acrylic, enamelled steel and stone resin.
Every job is backed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- Shirley Oaks (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- County
- Greater London
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so it’s worth repairing early.
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
How it works
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we’re there. We protect the area 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 look after it.
- We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
- Next we clean and prepare the tray.
- We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
- We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the entire tray.
- We leave it to cure; the shower is normally usable the next day.
How to prepare
- Make sure the area is dry
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Ask for a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole shower tray, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Advice
When to call us in Shirley Oaks
Dull and stained trays are normally down to cleaning: limescale, harsh chemicals and abrasive pads strip the surface finish.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- Damage from a refit or building work
- Chipped corners or rims
- A crack across the base
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
Questions to ask before you book
- How to care for the finish
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Aftercare tips
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Check the seal every few months
- Store bottles off the tray
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
Wait the full curing time before you shower. After that, gentle cleaning and good ventilation keep it in good shape.
Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water can get through to the floor and walls, and the damage below isn’t visible.
For landlords and businesses
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
What a repair can’t fix
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
- Trays cracked in several places
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Ceramic
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
Repair or replace: which is better?
If the tray is solid and the crack hasn’t let water spread, repair is generally best. If the floor is damaged or the tray is badly cracked, replacement may make more sense. Prices start from £95. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shirley Oaks
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- A fixed quote before booking
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Take a look at our pricing.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
Shirley Oaks and nearby
Shirley Oaks is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. Across the CR0 area, we come to you. Shirley Oaks is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
All of CR0, SE25 and CR9 is within our area. Jobs here include addresses on Poppy Lane, Baring Road and Craven Road and the roads around them. Shirley Oaks is on the A232, so it’s easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also work in Shirley (1 mile east), Monks Orchard (1 mile east), Addiscombe (1 mile west), Ashburton (1 mile north-west) and Woodside (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Around Shirley Oaks
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Cricketers pub, St. John's Church of England Primary School and Ashburton Park, among other places. Other local landmarks include Oasis Academy Shirley Park (less than half a mile north-west) and Shirley Methodist Church (0.5 miles south). Shirley Oaks’s nearest station is Elmers End station, about 1.2 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include National Psychosis Unit (1.1 miles east) and St George's Walk (1.9 miles west). Open spaces near Shirley Oaks include Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Addiscombe (1 mile west)
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Your questions about shower tray repair in Shirley Oaks
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
What areas do you cover?
All of Greater London, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Do you redo the sealant?
Yes. Add it to your quote and we will do both on one visit.
Can a stained tray be refinished?
Yes, it’s a common job. Resurfacing gives a worn tray an even, clean finish.
When can I use the shower again?
We’ll give you the curing time on the day.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
What does shower tray repair cost?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your CR0 postcode.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
