Brighton and Hove · England

Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Waterhall, Brighton and Hove

Our technicians come to Waterhall for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A dull, stained or worn surface
  • Damage from a refit or building work
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book shower tray repair in Waterhall

How it works

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.

  1. We check the tray for movement first.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
  3. We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
  4. The repair is shaped, colour-matched and finished.
  5. It’s left to cure, normally until the following day.

Before we arrive

  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Clear the area around the damage

Getting a price

There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

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Related advice

How we handle shower tray repair in Waterhall

In most cases, a damaged tray can be repaired where it is, from a chip by the waste to a crack across the base. We match the colour and finish so the repair blends in. Our technicians work on enamelled steel, ceramic and stone resin, and the jobs we see most are a tray that creaks or moves underfoot and chips or cracks by the plughole.

Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Location
Waterhall (BN1)
County
Brighton and Hove
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Honest limits

A repair isn’t always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. We cannot fix:

  • Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
  • Plumbing leaks under the tray
  • Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.

Surfaces we repair

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

Work for landlords and builders

For anyone letting property in or around Waterhall, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

About Waterhall

Waterhall is about 3 miles north-east of Brighton and Hove, in Brighton and Hove. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. We work in 30 places across Brighton and Hove, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Waterhall to London (44 miles away).

Jobs in BN1 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we cover Patcham (1 mile south-east), Westdene (1 mile south), Hollingbury (1 mile south-east), Withdean (1 mile south) and Preston (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Brighton (3 miles south-east), Brighton and Hove (3 miles south-west), Hove (3 miles south), Carlton Hill (3 miles south), Hanover (3 miles south-east) and West Hill (3 miles south).

Landmarks near Waterhall

Typical jobs here are in homes near Miller & Carter pub, The Dharma Primary School and All Saints Church, among other places. Nearby too are Westdene Primary School (0.7 miles south), Withdean Park (1.1 miles south) and Patcham High School (0.8 miles south-east). Waterhall’s nearest station is Preston Park station, roughly 1.7 miles south of the centre. A little further out are British Engineerium (1.9 miles south-west) and Montefiore Hospital (2.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Ladies Mile and Wolstonbury Hill.

Map of Waterhall © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repair or replace: which is better?

A new tray can be cheap, but fitting it isn’t: removing the screen, breaking out tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. Repairing it takes one visit. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Why book with us

  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • One price list for the whole UK
  • A fixed quote before you book

Take a look at our full price list.

Waterhall questions

What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?

Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you will get one combined price.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Typically, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Is my repair covered?

Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Can you resurface a whole tray?

Yes. We can resurface the entire tray for a fresh finish.

Will there be a smell?

There may be a mild smell during the work.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

Do I have to be there?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £95. There is no charge for travel to Waterhall. The price comes down to:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • The material

Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Quotes from your photos

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:

  • Natural light rather than flash
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • A wider photo showing the entire shower tray

Send us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your BN1 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

Repairs by material

Ceramic

Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, 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 it’s worth repairing early.

Common problems we fix in Waterhall

Most chips come from things dropped in the shower, generally along the edges or by the waste.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • Damage from a refit or building work
  • A cracked shower tray
  • A tray that flexes
  • Chipped corners or rims

What to look for in a quote

  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • Aftercare advice
  • How soon you can use it again

10 questions to ask before you book

DIY repairs versus a professional job

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.

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