Southend-on-Sea · England

Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea

Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Shoeburyness. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips on the edges
  • Scratches in the surface
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted shower tray repair in Shoeburyness

Shower tray repair at your home in Shoeburyness

A worn or stained tray can be resurfaced, for a clean, uniform finish. Typical jobs include snagging damage in a new bathroom and staining and dullness across the tray, on enamelled steel, cast iron and stone resin.

Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Southend-on-Sea.

Location
Shoeburyness (SS3, SS1)
Region
Southend-on-Sea
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Should I try a DIY kit first?

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.

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. 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.

When to call us in Shoeburyness

Most cracked trays are trays that flex: without a solid, level base underneath, it flexes each time someone stands on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.

These are the problems we are asked about most:

  • Edge chips from dropped bottles
  • A tray that flexes
  • A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
  • Scratches from cleaning or grit

What to look for in a quote

  • How soon you can use it again
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges

Choosing a repair company

What shower tray repair costs

Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:

  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • What the surface is made of
  • The colour and finish to match

The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.

Send photos for a quote

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:

  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • One picture of the whole shower tray
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Where you are, by postcode

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.

What we can’t put right

To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:

  • Multiple cracks across the tray
  • Leaking waste fittings
  • A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported

Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before booking.

Materials we repair

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

How to care for the repair

To keep it looking its best for years:

  • Stick to gentle cleaners
  • Check the seal every few months
  • Keep the bathroom well ventilated
  • Don’t stand heavy bottles on the tray

Check the silicone around the tray every few months, and replace it when it splits or goes black.

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

Common questions in Shoeburyness

Do you cover the entire of Southend-on-Sea?

Across the UK. Our prices are the same everywhere.

Can you fix a cracked tray?

In most cases. If the tray moves, the support needs fixing first.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.

Can you quote from photos?

Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

How long before I can shower?

Generally the next day. We will tell you the exact time when we finish.

How do I book?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.

How quickly can you book me in?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.

Where we work around Shoeburyness

Shoeburyness is about 4 miles east of Southend-on-Sea, in Southend-on-Sea. Wherever you are in the SS3 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. Shoeburyness is one of 16 places in Southend-on-Sea we cover. Our jobs stretch from Shoeburyness to London (38 miles away).

Postcode districts we cover here: SS3 and SS1. Whether you live on High Street, Warrior Square Road and Church Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. You will find Shoeburyness on the B1017, so it’s easy for us to reach. If you are just outside Shoeburyness, we cover North Shoebury (1 mile north-west), Thorpe Bay (1 mile west), Little Wakering (2 miles north), Stonebridge (2 miles north-west) and Southchurch (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Southend-on-Sea (4 miles west), Prittlewell (4 miles west), Leigh-on-Sea (6 miles west), Westcliff-on-Sea (4 miles west), Chalkwell (5 miles west) and Eastwood (6 miles north-west).

Near you in Shoeburyness

In Shoeburyness, that means homes near The Meadowlark pub, Shoeburyness Old Ranges and Church of St Mary the Virgin, among other places. Nearby too are St George's Catholic Primary School (under half a mile north) and Shoeburyness High School (0.5 miles south-west). For rail, the closest station is Shoeburyness station, roughly 0.5 miles south-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Southend University Hospital (4.4 miles west) and Southend Historic Aircraft Museum (3.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Gunners Park and Shoebury Ranges.

Map of Shoeburyness © OpenStreetMap contributors

Different materials, different repairs

Stone resin

Stone resin trays are popular because they’re rigid and low-profile. A flat, solid base is essential, and we match repairs to the surface finish.

Ceramic

Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Shoeburyness

Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

What happens on the day

On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. We check the tray for movement first.
  2. We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
  3. Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
  4. The repair is shaped, colour matched and finished.
  5. It’s left to cure, typically until the following day.

Preparing for the visit

  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat

Getting a price

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire shower tray, we can price the job without visiting.

Get a fixed quote

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