Suffolk · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Thurston Planche, Suffolk
Shower tray repair for Thurston Planche, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the edges
- A cracked shower tray
When a repair isn’t the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. We cannot fix:
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Thurston Planche
- Cast iron
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
Shower tray repair at your home in Thurston Planche
We repair plenty of shower trays. Chipped edges, cracks and worn finishes are all things we fix in place. Whether it’s a tray that looks tired however much you clean it and scuffs and light scratches, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Thurston Planche (IP31)
- Region
- Suffolk
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
Your technician turns up when we said we would and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
- Next we clean and prepare the tray.
- We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
- We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
- Once cured, generally by the day after, you can use the shower.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Get a quote
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
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Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- The material
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Doing more than one item at once
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Thurston Planche. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Send pictures for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Details of any past repairs
- A photo taken from further back
Email us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Thurston Planche, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Common questions in Thurston Planche
How long before I can shower?
You will get the exact time when we finish.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work. It clears as the materials cure.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
How do I get a price for shower tray repair in Thurston Planche?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item and your postcode.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
How soon can you come?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
Do you need shower tray repair in Thurston Planche?
Most chips come from things dropped in the shower, typically on the edges or near the plughole.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Scuffs and light scratches
- Chips caused during fitting
- Chips on the edges
- A damaged area around the waste
Before you book anyone
- Whether they match the colour on site
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether the price covers travel
- What protection goes down before work starts
Thurston Planche and nearby
Thurston Planche is about 5 miles east of Bury St Edmunds, in Suffolk. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Our technicians cover all 731 towns and villages across Suffolk, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Thurston Planche to London (65 miles away).
Our visits in IP31 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also work in Stockhold Green (1 mile north), Beyton (1 mile south), Thurston (1 mile north-west), Tostock (1 mile east) and Hessett (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Bury St Edmunds (5 miles west), Sudbury (14 miles south), Stowmarket (8 miles south-east), Hadleigh (15 miles south-east), Diss (15 miles north-east) and Mildenhall (15 miles north-west).
What’s near Thurston Planche
In Thurston Planche, that means homes near Church of St Peter, The White Horse Public House and Thurston Church of England Primary Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Thurston Planche is Thurston station, roughly 1 mile north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find West Suffolk Hospital (5.1 miles west) and Military Museum (within half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Black Bourn Valley.
Nearby places to Thurston Planche
What else we do in Thurston Planche
For landlords and businesses
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Thurston Planche use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Should you replace it?
The tray is typically the last thing fitted and the first thing tiled up to, so replacing one disturbs a lot around it. Repairing it avoids that disruption. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Thurston Planche
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Everything repaired in place
- A fixed quote before booking
Take a look at our pricing.
How to look after the repair
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Do not use strong acids or bleach
- Stick to gentle cleaners
- Ventilate the room after showers
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
Store heavy bottles on a shelf, not on the tray, so they can’t be knocked over.
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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
