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Shower Tray Repair in Tiptree Heath

Shower tray repair in and around Tiptree Heath: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Snagging damage in a new bathroom
  • Chips or cracks by the plughole
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted shower tray repair in Tiptree Heath

What affects the price in Tiptree Heath

Repairs from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Tiptree Heath. The price comes down to:

  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Access to the area
  • How many areas need work

No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Getting a price from photos

Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:

  • A picture taken from further back
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit

The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

How we handle shower tray repair in Tiptree Heath

We repair cracks, chips and scratches in stone resin, acrylic and ceramic trays, and worn trays can be resurfaced completely. Nothing is taken out, so the screen and tiling stay as they are. We work on ceramic, enamelled steel and acrylic, and common reasons people get in touch are movement when you stand on it and chips caused during fitting.

All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee.

Location
Tiptree Heath (CO5)
Region
Essex
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

DIY repairs versus a professional job

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

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, a professional repair is worth it.

Should you replace it?

Trays sit under the screen and tiles, so replacing one disturbs a lot around it. Repairing it avoids that disruption. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Why book with us

  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • One visit for most repairs
  • Fixed prices from your pictures
  • Same prices wherever you are

Read our full price list.

Covering Tiptree Heath

Tiptree Heath is about 4 miles east of Witham, in Essex. From the centre of Tiptree Heath to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Tiptree Heath is one of 644 places in Essex we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 41 miles away.

All of CO5 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Simpsons Lane, Maldon Road and West End Road. We also travel to Windmill Hill (1 mile north), Tiptree (1 mile north-east), Messing (3 miles north), Kelvedon (3 miles north-west) and Feering (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Colchester (9 miles north-east), Chelmsford (11 miles south-west), Braintree (9 miles north-west), Maldon (6 miles south), Witham (4 miles west) and Rochford (15 miles south).

What’s near Tiptree Heath

Typical jobs here are in homes near Tiptree Parish Field, Tiptree Heath Primary School and Church of St Luke. Nearby too are The Ship pub (within half a mile north-east) and Thurstable School (1.4 miles north-east). The nearest railway station is Kelvedon station, about 2.9 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Birch Castle (4.8 miles north-east) and Anchor Press Museum (1.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Tiptree Heath Nature Reserve.

Map of Tiptree Heath © OpenStreetMap contributors

Tiptree Heath: your questions answered

Can you price it without visiting?

In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.

What happens if you find more damage?

We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

Do I have to be there?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

You’ll get a fixed quote back, normally with dates to choose from. There is no obligation to book.

When can you do it?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.

What areas do you cover?

The entire UK, including all of Essex. Send your postcode with your pictures and we’ll confirm dates.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.

When a repair is not the answer

A repair is not right for every job, including:

  • A tray broken in more than one place
  • Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
  • A tray that moves underfoot

If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.

Materials we work on in Tiptree Heath

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

Do you need shower tray repair in Tiptree Heath?

On timber floors, movement can crack a tray, particularly if it wasn’t fully bedded. On solid floors, cracks normally point to an uneven base.

Most people contact us when they notice something like this:

  • Edge chips from dropped bottles
  • Chips or cracks by the plughole
  • Damage from a refit or building work
  • Scuffs and light scratches

Questions to ask before booking

  • Aftercare advice
  • When it can be used again
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • Who turns up on the day

10 questions to ask before booking

What we do, step by step

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, then carry out the work, which typically takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.

  1. We protect the floor and the enclosure.
  2. Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
  3. The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
  4. We refinish the surface to match the tray.
  5. We clean up and give you the curing time.

Preparing for the visit

  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Open a window if you can
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive

Ask for a price

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

Landlords, agents and businesses in Tiptree Heath

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.

Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.

Repairs by material

Enamelled steel

Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.

Acrylic

Acrylic trays are lighter and slightly flexible, so good support matters. We repair cracks and scratches.

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