Essex · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Wicken Bonhunt, Essex
Local shower tray repair for Wicken Bonhunt: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A tray that flexes
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
Shower tray repair at your home in Wicken Bonhunt
The first thing we do is check the tray: a tray that moves needs its support sorted first, otherwise any crack returns. We’ll tell you if that is the case. We work on stone resin, enamelled steel and cast iron, and people most frequently call us about a crack across the base and chips caused during fitting.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Wicken Bonhunt and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- Wicken Bonhunt (CB11)
- Region
- Essex
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
It’s all simple stuff:
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
- Get a moving tray checked
- Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
Rinse the tray down after showering, use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, and keep the sealant in good condition so water can’t get underneath.
Act on split sealant early. Water gets behind and under the tray and can cause damage underneath.
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
What your shower tray is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Exposed metal can rust, so it’s worth repairing early.
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Common problems we fix in Wicken Bonhunt
Trays fitted on timber floors can crack if the floor moves, especially if the tray wasn’t bedded properly. On concrete, an uneven base is the usual cause.
Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:
- A crack across the base
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- Scuffs and light scratches
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
Comparing quotes
- How long it needs to cure
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What preparation is included
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. Prices start from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Wicken Bonhunt
- No extra charge for your area
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Everything repaired in place
- Most jobs done in one visit
Take a look at our full price list.
Covering Wicken Bonhunt
Wicken Bonhunt is about 4 miles south-west of Saffron Walden, in Essex. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Wicken Bonhunt is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 35 miles away.
Jobs in CB11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Wicken Bonhunt, we cover Hill Green (1 mile west), Arkesden (1 mile north-west), Clavering (2 miles south-west), Rickling Green (2 miles south-east) and Starling's Green (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Harlow (14 miles south), Saffron Walden (4 miles north-east), Great Dunmow (11 miles south-east), Stansted Mountfitchet (5 miles south), Newhall (14 miles south) and Elsenham (5 miles south-east).
What’s near Wicken Bonhunt
Our clients here include homes close to Coach And Horses Inn, Joyce Frankland Academy and Church of St Margaret. Wicken Bonhunt’s nearest station is Newport (Essex) station, about 1.8 miles east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Brent Pelham (4.3 miles west) and Saffron Walden Community Hospital (4.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:
- Leaking waste fittings
- Trays cracked in several places
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Cast iron
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
Landlord and trade work in Wicken Bonhunt
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
The process
On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job typically takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
- Next we clean and prepare the tray.
- We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
- The repair is colour-matched, or the entire tray gets a new finish.
- Once cured, generally by the following day, you can use the shower.
Before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a price
Email us a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, with your CB11 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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FAQs for Wicken Bonhunt
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
What happens after I send photos?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can you replace the silicone at the same time?
Yes. Add it to your quote and we’ll do both on one visit.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Wicken Bonhunt.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
