Essex · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Vange, Essex
Local shower tray repair for Vange: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
How we handle shower tray repair in Vange
Most tray damage can be repaired in place, from chipped edges to cracks across the floor of the tray. We match the colour and finish. Common call-outs are for a crack across the base and chips caused during fitting, across cast iron, stone resin and ceramic.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Essex.
- Area
- Vange (SS16, SS14, SS13)
- Region
- Essex
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Vange questions
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is it OK to use a cracked tray?
We’d stop using it until it’s repaired, in case water is getting through.
Do you redo the sealant?
We can. It’s a good time to replace old sealant.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
How to look after the repair
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the tray
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
Rinse the tray after use, clean with mild cleaners, and keep the sealant in good condition so water can’t get underneath.
A small crack lets in a little water every time you shower, and over months that can rot the floor. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.
When a repair is not the answer
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Trays cracked in several places
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Vange
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
- Cast iron
- Stone resin
Also near Vange
Other services in Vange
Our work in Vange
Vange is about 1 mile south-east of Basildon, in Essex. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Vange is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 25 miles away.
Jobs in SS16, SS14 and SS13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on High Road, Beech Road and London Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Vange sits on or near the A13, so getting to you is simple. Nearby, we also work in Basildon (1 mile north-west), Fobbing (2 miles south-west), Lee Chapel (2 miles west), Noak Bridge (3 miles north-west) and Corringham (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (12 miles north), Brentwood (9 miles north-west), Maldon (14 miles north-east), Canvey Island (5 miles south-east), Billericay (5 miles north-west) and Rayleigh (5 miles north-east).
Near you in Vange
In Vange, that means homes near The Basildon Lower Academy, St Chad and Ryedene Primary and Nursery School, among other places. You’ll also find The Barge pub (under half a mile north), Vange Hill (under half a mile north-west) and Barstable School (0.9 miles north). The nearest railway station is Pitsea station, roughly 0.9 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Motor Boat Museum (less than half a mile north-west) and Eastgate Shopping Centre (1.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Vange include Vange Marsh RSPB nature reserve.
DIY kit or professional repair?
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.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
How the visit works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
- We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
- We refinish the surface to match the tray.
- We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Open a window if you can
How to get a price
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
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Repair or replace in Vange?
When the tray is firm and dry underneath, repair is the obvious choice. If the floor is damaged or the tray is badly cracked, replacement may make more sense. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Vange
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
See our pricing.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Vange
If you manage property in Vange, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll price them together.
Letting agents frequently send us pictures 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.
What affects the price in Vange
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- Access to the area
- How hard the colour is to match
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed price
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One picture of the entire shower tray
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire shower tray, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
What we are called out for in Vange
On timber floors, movement can crack a tray, especially if the tray wasn’t bedded properly. On solid floors, cracks typically point to an uneven base.
The things clients normally mention when they call include:
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- A cracked shower tray
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- Scratches in the surface
What to look for in a quote
- When it can be used again
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How the colour is matched
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
