Suffolk · England

Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Somersham, Suffolk

We travel to Somersham for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Scuffs and light scratches
  • Cracks running from the waste
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need shower tray repair in Somersham?

About our shower tray repair in Somersham

Most tray damage can be repaired in place, from chipped edges to cracks across the floor of the tray. The colour and finish are matched. We regularly repair ceramic, stone resin and enamelled steel, and the jobs we see most are edge chips from dropped bottles and scratches in the surface.

Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.

Where
Somersham (IP8)
County
Suffolk
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
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

What we cannot put right

To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:

  • Plumbing leaks under the tray
  • A tray that moves underfoot
  • Water damage to the floor beneath the tray

Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.

What we work on

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

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Somersham. What changes the price is:

  • Access to the area
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • How much damage there is

It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

Send photos for a quote

Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:

  • One picture of the whole shower tray
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • The material, if you know it

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

Common questions in Somersham

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

Can you resurface a whole tray?

Yes. We can resurface the whole tray for a fresh finish.

Do I have to be there?

We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

Is it messy?

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

What happens after I send photos?

We review the photos and send a fixed quote.

Do you work in Somersham?

Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Somersham and the rest of Suffolk. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Can you replace the silicone at the same time?

We can. After a repair is a good time to reseal.

Repairs by material

Stone resin

Stone resin trays are popular because they’re rigid and low-profile. A flat, solid base is essential, and repairs are matched to the gel coat.

Ceramic

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

What we are called out for in Somersham

Heavy bottles, shower heads and dropped razors chip trays, generally along the edges or by the waste.

If you can see any of these, send us a picture:

  • A cracked shower tray
  • Chipped corners or rims
  • Scratches in the surface
  • A damaged area around the waste

Questions to ask before you book

  • How long it needs to cure
  • How your room will be protected
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match

10 questions to ask before you book

Aftercare tips

Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:

  • Do not stand heavy bottles on the tray
  • Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
  • Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
  • Report any creaking or movement early

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.

Repairing versus replacing in Somersham

When the tray is firm and dry underneath, repair is the obvious choice. If the floor is damaged or the tray is badly cracked, replacement may make more sense. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.

What you get with us

  • Everything repaired in place
  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • One price list for the whole UK
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures

Read our full price list.

Landlord and trade work in Somersham

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

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

Our work in Somersham

Somersham is about 6 miles north-west of Ipswich, in Suffolk. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in all 731 towns and villages in Suffolk, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 64 miles away.

We cover every part of IP8. Local streets include Windmill Close, Main Road and Dukes Drive, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Somersham: Flowton (1 mile south), Little Blakenham (1 mile east), Burstallhill (2 miles south), Burstall (3 miles south) and Bramford (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Ipswich (6 miles south-east), Sudbury (13 miles west), Stowmarket (7 miles north), Kesgrave (9 miles east), Woodbridge (11 miles east) and Hadleigh (5 miles south-west).

Around Somersham

In Somersham, that means homes near Somersham Primary School, Somersham Baptist Church and The Duke Of Marlborough pub, among other places. The closest station to Somersham is Needham Market station, roughly 3.9 miles north of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around East Suffolk and Ipswich Hospital (5.1 miles south-east) and Offton Castle (1.3 miles west). The countryside around Somersham includes Bosmere and Bonny Wood.

Map of Somersham © OpenStreetMap contributors

How it works

Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you’re not left guessing. Once we are there, the work takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface in most cases. The room is left tidy and you’ll know when it can be used.

  1. We protect the floor and the enclosure.
  2. Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
  3. We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
  4. We refinish the surface to match the tray.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.

Preparing for the visit

  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Open a window if you can
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area

How to get a price

Email us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your IP8 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.

Get a fixed price

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