East Sussex · England

Shower Tray Repair for South Heighton homes

Damaged shower tray in South Heighton? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Scuffs and light scratches
  • Staining and dullness across the tray
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair near South Heighton

About our shower tray repair in South Heighton

Most tray damage can be repaired in place, from chipped edges to cracks across the floor of the tray. We match the colour and finish. We’re frequently asked to fix scratches in the surface and movement when you stand on it, in stone resin, enamelled steel and ceramic.

All our work comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in East Sussex.

Area
South Heighton (BN9)
County
East Sussex
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quote
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

When we would advise against a repair

Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:

  • Trays cracked in several places
  • Damage below the tray that needs a builder
  • A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported

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

Materials we repair

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

How we price shower tray repair

Repairs from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to South Heighton. The price depends on:

  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • How many areas need work
  • The type of damage
  • How hard the colour is to match

We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

How to get a fixed price

You can typically get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:

  • The material, if you know it
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • One picture of the entire shower tray
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit

We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.

How to look after the repair

Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:

  • Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
  • Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
  • Don’t stand heavy bottles on the tray
  • Check the seal every few months

Give the repair its full curing time before showering. After that, mild cleaners and good ventilation are all it needs.

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

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Stone resin

Stone resin trays are heavy and rigid with a gel-coat finish. They crack if the base isn’t fully supported, and chips can be filled and matched.

Enamelled steel

Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Exposed metal can rust, so early repairs help.

South Heighton: your questions answered

When can you do it?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

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

Do you come to South Heighton?

Yes, we do. Technicians travel to South Heighton from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Is my repair covered?

Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

What happens after I send photos?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.

When can I use the shower again?

You’ll get the exact time when we finish.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

Repairing versus replacing in South Heighton

A new tray can be cheap, but fitting it is not: removing the screen, breaking out tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. A repair is one visit. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for South Heighton. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Why book with us

  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • No extra charge for your area

Read our full price list.

South Heighton and nearby

South Heighton is about 1 mile north of Newhaven, in East Sussex. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Our repair technicians cover all 289 towns and villages in East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 48 miles away.

All of BN9 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside South Heighton, we cover Denton (1 mile south), Piddinghoe (1 mile west), Rodmell (3 miles north-west), Telscombe (3 miles west) and Firle (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (10 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-east), Lewes (5 miles north-west), Hailsham (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (11 miles north) and Polegate (8 miles east).

Around South Heighton

Typical jobs here are in homes near Castle Hill, Church of St Leonard and UTC@Harbourside. You’ll also find Hampden Arms (under half a mile east) and Denton Community Primary School and Nursery (under half a mile south). For rail, the closest station is Newhaven Town station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Planet Earth Museum (within half a mile south-west) and Arlington Castle (4.8 miles east). Open spaces near South Heighton include Itford Hill and Southerham Farm.

Map of South Heighton © OpenStreetMap contributors

How the visit works

Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we’re doing. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.

  1. We protect the floor and the enclosure.
  2. Any sealant in the way is cut out.
  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.

Before we arrive

  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Make sure the area is dry

How to get a price

If you’re in South Heighton and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Get a fixed price

Advice

DIY repairs versus a professional job

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

Landlords, agents and businesses in South Heighton

Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.

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