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Shower tray repair & resurfacing in West Preston, West Sussex

Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for homes and businesses in West Preston and across West Sussex. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
  • Chips caused during fitting
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FAQs for West Preston

What do you need from me?

Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.

Can you resurface a whole tray?

Yes, it’s a common job. A full resurface makes a tired tray look fresh.

Do you cover West Preston?

Yes, we do. We send a technician to West Preston for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

When can you do it?

That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.

How much does shower tray repair cost in West Preston?

Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Will there be a smell?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

What areas do you cover?

Everywhere in the UK, West Preston included. There’s no extra charge for travel.

About our shower tray repair in West Preston

Most tray damage can be repaired in place, from chipped edges to cracks across the floor of the tray. The colour and finish are matched. We regularly repair cast iron, enamelled steel and ceramic, and people most frequently call us about a dull, stained or worn surface and a damaged area around the waste.

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.

Discoloured square shower tray restored with a new white finish
Location
West Preston (BN16)
Area hub
West Sussex
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

How the visit works

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you are not left guessing. Once we are there, the work takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray in most cases. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.

  1. First, we check whether the tray moves.
  2. We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
  3. Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
  4. The repair is shaped, colour matched and finished.
  5. It’s left to cure, normally until the next day.

Before we arrive

  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Let us know which floor the room is on

Ask for a price

Email us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in West Preston, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

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Advice

Landlords, agents and businesses in West Preston

Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

Where we work around West Preston

West Preston is about 4 miles west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. West Preston is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 51 miles away.

Our visits in BN16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Ash Lane, Mill Lane and Sea Avenue, all of which we cover. Other places close to West Preston include East Preston (1 mile east), Angmering-on-Sea (1 mile south-east), Angmering (1 mile north-east), West Kingston (1 mile east) and Kingston Gorse (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Worthing (4 miles east), Bognor Regis (8 miles west), Chichester (13 miles west), Selsey (14 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (10 miles east) and Lancing (8 miles east).

What’s near West Preston

We visit homes around The Parish Church of St Mary, Georgian Gardens Community Primary School and Mewsbrook Park. West Preston’s nearest station is Angmering station, about 0.5 miles north-east. A little further out are Lyminster Siege Castle (3.3 miles north-west) and Zachary Merton Hospital (under half a mile south-west). The countryside around West Preston includes Highdown Hill and WWT Arundel.

Map of West Preston © OpenStreetMap contributors

Honest limits

We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:

  • A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
  • Multiple cracks across the tray
  • Plumbing leaks under the tray

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.

Surfaces we repair

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

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Ceramic

Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. They chip and crack from impact, and we match the gloss when we repair them.

Acrylic

Acrylic-capped trays are lighter, so good support matters. We repair cracks and scratches.

Do you need shower tray repair in West Preston?

Most cracked trays are trays that flex: without a solid, level base underneath, every shower puts strain on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.

The things clients usually mention when they call are:

  • Movement when you stand on it
  • A cracked shower tray
  • Staining and dullness across the tray
  • Chipped corners or rims

What to look for in a quote

  • How to care for the finish
  • If travel is included in the price
  • Who turns up on the day
  • When it can be used again

Our hiring checklist

DIY kit or professional repair?

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 generally the cheaper route.

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.

How we price shower tray repair

Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:

  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Access to the area
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • What the surface is made of

Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

Getting a price from pictures

Two or three clear pictures are typically enough. Try to include:

  • Something in shot to show the size
  • A picture taken from further back
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings

If you are in West Preston and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

How to look after the repair

Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:

  • Rinse the tray after each shower
  • Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
  • Stick to gentle cleaners
  • Keep the bathroom well ventilated

Keep heavy bottles off the tray floor, to avoid chips.

If the tray creaks or moves, get it checked, before it cracks.

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