Essex · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Tollesbury, Essex
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Tollesbury. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- Movement when you stand on it
When a repair isn’t the answer
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Trays cracked in several places
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we repair
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
- Acrylic
Shower tray repair in Tollesbury without replacing anything
In most cases, a damaged tray can be repaired where it is, from chipped edges to cracks across the floor of the tray. The colour and finish are matched so the repair blends in. We’re often asked to fix a crack across the base and staining and dullness across the tray, across cast iron, acrylic and stone resin.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Tollesbury (CM9)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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Tollesbury: your questions answered
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
What happens next?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Essex.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
What does shower tray repair cost?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Are there extra charges for Tollesbury?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Can you price it without visiting?
Typically, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
What affects the price in Tollesbury
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. The main factors are:
- The material
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Quotes from your photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- The material, if you know it
- Natural light rather than flash
- A photo taken from further back
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the shower tray, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Rinse away soap after showering
- Report any creaking or movement early
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
Rinse the tray after use, use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, and keep an eye on the sealant so water cannot get underneath.
Failed sealant around a tray should be replaced quickly. It lets water behind the tray and can damage the floor below.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Repairs by material
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. Impacts can chip or crack them, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Exposed metal can rust, so early repairs help.
The process
Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, and we leave the room as we found it.
- First, we check whether the tray moves.
- The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
- We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
- The repair is shaped, colour matched and finished.
- We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.
Before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Related advice
When to call us in Tollesbury
Cracks frequently start at the waste, where the tray is cut and the fitting is tightened.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Damage from a refit or building work
- Damage around the waste
- Scuffs and light scratches
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
Questions to ask before you book
- How long it needs to cure
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Repair or replace in Tollesbury?
The tray is generally the last thing fitted and the first thing tiled up to, so replacing one disturbs a lot around it. A repair keeps everything as it is. Prices start from £95. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Tollesbury
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- No need to remove anything
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Take a look at our prices page.
Tollesbury and the surrounding area
Tollesbury is about 7 miles east of Maldon, in Essex. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Our technicians cover all 644 towns and villages in Essex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Tollesbury to London (about 44 miles away).
Here we cover the CM9 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Station Road, High Street and East Street and the roads around them. Other places close to Tollesbury include Virley (2 miles north), Salcott-cum-Virley (2 miles north), St Lawrence Bay (3 miles south), Ramsey Island (3 miles south) and Bradwell Waterside (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Colchester (9 miles north), Chelmsford (15 miles west), Braintree (15 miles north-west), Clacton-on-Sea (14 miles east), Maldon (7 miles west) and Rayleigh (15 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Tollesbury
Our clients here include homes close to Tollesbury School, Church of St Mary the Virgin and The King's Head Public House. A little further out are Maldon & District Agricultural & Domestic Museum (3.4 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Tollesbury Wick.
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