Hertfordshire · England

Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Ware, Hertfordshire

Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Ware. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips on the edges
  • Damage from a refit or building work
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted shower tray repair in Ware

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Ceramic

Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.

Enamelled steel

Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.

Shower tray repair at your home in Ware

Every crack has a cause, and we find it first. If the tray moves, the support is fixed or flagged before we repair it, so the crack doesn’t come back. Common call-outs are for snagging damage in a new bathroom and scratches from cleaning or grit, in cast iron, enamelled steel and stone resin.

Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Hertfordshire.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Area
Ware (SG12, SG9)
Region
Hertfordshire
Warranty
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Keeping it looking good

Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:

  • Check the seal every few months
  • Rinse away soap after showering
  • Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
  • Store bottles off the tray

Check the silicone around the tray every few months, and reseal when it starts to fail.

Act on split sealant early. It lets water behind the tray and can cause damage underneath.

When we would advise against a repair

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:

  • Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
  • Multiple cracks across the tray
  • Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed

If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.

What we work on

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

Ware and the surrounding area

Ware is about 7 miles north-west of Harlow, in Hertfordshire. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Our repair technicians cover 381 places in Hertfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.

We cover every part of SG12 and SG9. We regularly work on streets such as High Street, Station Road and London Road. With the A10 and A119 close by, Ware is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Ware: Thundridge (1 mile north), Cold Christmas (2 miles north-east), Wadesmill (2 miles north), Chapmore End (2 miles north-west) and Tonwell (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (9 miles north-west), St Albans (13 miles west), Bishop's Stortford (9 miles north-east), Welwyn Garden City (7 miles west), Harpenden (14 miles west) and Hitchin (14 miles north-west).

Near you in Ware

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Chauncy School, Christ Church CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery and Hertford Regional College, among other places. Nearby too are The Albion Public House (within half a mile south-west) and Christ Church Ware (less than half a mile south). There’s a railway station in Ware itself: Ware station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Barrowfield (1.2 miles south-west) and Hertford County Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ware include King's Meads.

Map of Ware © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repair or replace in Ware?

Trays sit under the screen and tiles, so taking one out disturbs a lot. A repair keeps everything as it is. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

Why us?

  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor

Read our pricing.

Landlord and trade work in Ware

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

How it works

When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.

  1. First, we check whether the tray moves.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
  3. We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
  4. We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
  5. We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.

Before we arrive

  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area

Getting a price

Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.

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How we price shower tray repair

Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:

  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • Access to the area
  • What the surface is made of
  • What kind of damage it is

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 make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Quotes from your pictures

Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:

  • Details of any past repairs
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • A picture taken from further back
  • What it’s made of, if you know

There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

Ware questions

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Generally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.

Do you cover the whole of Hertfordshire?

We cover the entire UK, including Ware and the rest of Hertfordshire. Send your postcode with your pictures and we’ll confirm dates.

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

How do I get a price for shower tray repair in Ware?

Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You will get a fixed figure before you book.

Is my repair covered?

All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

Do you redo the sealant?

Yes, if you’d like us to. It’s a good time to replace old sealant.

Can landlords book you?

Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Hertfordshire.

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