Essex · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Start Hill, Essex
Problem with your shower tray in Start Hill? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches in the surface
- Chips caused during fitting
Shower tray repair at your home in Start Hill
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 so the repair blends in. Our repair technicians work on cast iron, enamelled steel and stone resin, and common reasons people contact us are scuffs and light scratches and a tray that looks tired however much you clean it.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Start Hill (CM22)
- County
- Essex
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Do you need shower tray repair in Start Hill?
Trays crack mainly because they move: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, it flexes each time someone stands on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- A damaged area around the waste
- Chips on the edges
- Scuffs and light scratches
Comparing quotes
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether a trained technician does the job
Nearby places to Start Hill
Other services in Start Hill
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Leaking waste fittings
- A tray broken in more than one place
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Ceramic
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
Repairs by material
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
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.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you will 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.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
How to look after the repair
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Get a moving tray checked
- Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
- Stick to gentle cleaners
- Use the extractor fan
Rinse the tray down after showering, clean with mild cleaners, and keep the sealant in good condition so water can’t get underneath.
Act on split sealant early. It lets water behind the tray and can cause damage underneath.
How it works
We work cleanly and quietly. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Any sealant in the way is cut out.
- We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
- We refinish the surface to match the tray.
- We clean up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We will say straight away whether it can be repaired.
Advice
About Start Hill
Start Hill is about 2 miles east of Bishop's Stortford, in Essex. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in all 644 towns and villages in Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Start Hill to London (about 29 miles away).
Every address in CM22 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on Start Hill and Provenance Close. We also cover the places around Start Hill: Bedlar's Green (1 mile south), Takeley Street (2 miles east), Burton End (2 miles north), Takeley (2 miles east) and Smith's Green (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (15 miles south-east), Braintree (15 miles east), Harlow (8 miles south-west), Saffron Walden (11 miles north), Waltham Abbey (15 miles south-west) and Great Dunmow (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Start Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Birchwood High School and The Three Willows pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Bishops Stortford station, roughly 1.9 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find House On The Hill Toy Museum (2.4 miles north) and Moated mound (4.5 miles west). The countryside around Start Hill includes Portingbury Hills and Rushy Mead.
Repairing versus replacing in Start Hill
The tray is usually the last thing fitted and the first thing tiled up to, so taking one out disturbs a lot. Repairing it avoids that disruption. Prices start from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
What you get with us
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Everything repaired in place
- One visit for most repairs
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Read our full price list.
What affects the price in Start Hill
Prices start from £95. You will know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many areas need work
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Quotes from your photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Start Hill questions
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Can you make an old tray look new?
Yes, it’s a common job. Resurfacing gives a worn tray an even, clean finish.
Do you charge for travel?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
