Essex · England

Shower Tray Repair in Stisted

Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Stisted and across Essex. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A cracked shower tray
  • Scuffs and light scratches
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

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How we handle shower tray repair in Stisted

Every crack has a cause, and we find it first. If the tray moves, the support is fixed or flagged before we repair it, so the crack does not come back. If you’re dealing with a tray that flexes and edge chips from dropped bottles, we can normally put it right, on cast iron, enamelled steel and acrylic alike.

Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Stisted and across Essex.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Where
Stisted (CM77)
Region
Essex
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

FAQs for Stisted

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

In most cases. The old repair comes out first.

How long before I can shower?

Usually the next day. We’ll tell you the exact time when we finish.

Can you resurface a whole tray?

Yes, it’s a common job. Resurfacing gives a worn tray an even, clean finish.

Is my repair covered?

Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.

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

Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you will get one combined price.

Will the price change on the day?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.

Can I keep using a cracked tray?

Not until you know the crack is not letting water through. Look for damp or stains below.

Stisted and the surrounding area

Stisted is about 2 miles east of Braintree, in Essex. Wherever you are in the CM77 postcode area, we come to you. Our repair technicians cover 644 places across Essex. You can also see our page for London, about 41 miles away.

Jobs in CM77 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on The Street, Back Lane and Sarcel and the roads around them. Other places close to Stisted include Pattiswick (1 mile east), Bradwell (1 mile south), Perry Green (2 miles south), Lanham Green (2 miles south) and Cressing (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (12 miles east), Chelmsford (12 miles south-west), Maldon (12 miles south), Witham (6 miles south), Camulodunum (11 miles east) and Halstead (3 miles north).

Landmarks near Stisted

Typical jobs here are in homes near Parish Church of All Saints, Stisted Church of England Primary Academy and Onley Arms, among other places. Stisted’s nearest station is Braintree Freeport station, roughly 2.6 miles south-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around St Michael's Hospital (3.3 miles west) and Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (2.5 miles west). The countryside around Stisted includes Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.

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What we are called out for in Stisted

Trays fitted on timber floors can crack if the floor moves, particularly if it wasn’t fully bedded. On concrete, an uneven base is the usual cause.

Look out for any of the following:

  • Scuffs and light scratches
  • Snagging damage in a new bathroom
  • A damaged area around the waste
  • Staining and dullness across the tray

Comparing quotes

  • How long it needs to cure
  • How to care for the finish
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

How to compare quotes

Landlord and trade work in Stisted

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Stisted as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.

What shower tray repair costs

Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:

  • Access to the area
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • The colour and finish to match

No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Send pictures for a quote

Two or three clear pictures are normally enough. Try to include:

  • The material, if you know it
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.

The process

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 look after it.

  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 clean up and give you the curing time.

Before we arrive

  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit

Ask for a price

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole shower tray, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

What your shower tray is made of matters

Acrylic

Acrylic-capped trays are lighter, so a firm base is essential. We repair cracks and scratches.

Enamelled steel

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

Repair or replace in Stisted?

The tray is generally the last thing fitted and the first thing tiled up to, so taking one out disturbs a lot. A repair keeps everything as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

What you get with us

  • Same prices wherever you are
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide

Read our full price list.

Keeping it looking good

So the finish stays in good condition:

  • Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
  • Report any creaking or movement early
  • Stick to gentle cleaners
  • Keep harsh chemicals off the tray

Keep an eye on the sealant, and reseal when it starts to fail.

Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water may be getting under the tray, and the damage below isn’t visible.

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