Essex · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Thorpe Green, Essex
Shower tray repair across Thorpe Green and nearby, generally in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Movement when you stand on it
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
How we handle shower tray repair in Thorpe Green
The first thing we do is check the tray: if it flexes underfoot, the cause needs sorting before any repair, otherwise any crack returns. We’ll explain what we find. Our repair technicians work on ceramic, cast iron and enamelled steel, and common reasons people get in touch are a damaged area around the waste and chips on the edges.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Location
- Thorpe Green (CO16)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
If the tray is solid and the crack hasn’t let water spread, repair is typically best. If the floor is damaged or the tray is badly cracked, replacement may make more sense. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
What you get with us
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Most jobs done in one visit
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Your questions about shower tray repair in Thorpe Green
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Is a cracked shower tray safe to use?
Not until you know the crack isn’t letting water through. Look for damp or stains below.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Thorpe Green included. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Is there a call-out fee?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If photos don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
What we do, step by step
We agree an arrival time beforehand. Once we’re there, the work takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- First, we check whether the tray moves.
- We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
- We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
- We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
- It’s left to cure, normally until the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Ask for a price
Email us a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, with your CO16 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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Aftercare tips
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Don’t use strong acids or bleach
- Rinse away soap after showering
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
Keep heavy bottles off the tray floor, to avoid chips.
A small crack lets in a little water every time you shower, which can damage the floor over time. An early repair is far cheaper than floor repairs.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
Stone resin
Stone resin is a dense, rigid material with a smooth gel coat. Poor support underneath leads to cracks, and chips are filled and matched to the surface.
Thorpe Green and nearby
Thorpe Green is about 4 miles north of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. We travel to homes and businesses in Thorpe Green, so there’s no workshop to go to. Thorpe Green is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 59 miles away.
Here we cover the CO16 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Paddock Drive, Colchester Road and Tendring Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Thorpe Green include Far Thorpe Green (1 mile west), Thorpe-le-Soken (1 mile south-east), Beaumont (1 mile north-east), Pig Street (1 mile south) and Oak Corner (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (11 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (4 miles south), Harwich (7 miles north-east), Camulodunum (12 miles west), Greenstead (9 miles west) and Wivenhoe (8 miles west).
What’s near Thorpe Green
Typical jobs here are in homes near Parish Church of St Michael, The Rose and Crown pub and Rolph CofE Primary School. The closest station to Thorpe Green is Thorpe-Le-Soken station, roughly 1.2 miles south. For a walk, there is Weeleyhall Wood.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- The colour and finish to match
- The material and finish
- Doing more than one item at once
- The size and number of damaged areas
A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from pictures
You can generally get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A wider photo showing the whole shower tray
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Also near Thorpe Green
Also in Thorpe Green
What we’re called out for in Thorpe Green
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.
Clients usually contact us about:
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- Damage from a refit or building work
- Cracks running from the waste
Before booking anyone
- What aftercare is recommended
- How long it needs to cure
- What preparation is included
- How the colour is matched
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
- A tray that moves underfoot
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Cast iron
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
