Essex · England
Shower Tray Repair for Wickford homes
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for householders, landlords and businesses in Wickford. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
About our shower tray repair in Wickford
A cracked or chipped shower tray doesn’t always need replacing. If it’s firmly supported, we can repair it where it is, saving you the cost and mess of a new one. We work on enamelled steel, stone resin and acrylic, and common reasons people get in touch are scratches from cleaning or grit and staining and dullness across the tray.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Area
- Wickford (SS12, SS11, CM11)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
- Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
- Do not ignore a tray that flexes
Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off the tray. A soft cloth and washing-up liquid do the job.
Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water may be getting under the tray, and the damage below is not visible.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. They chip and crack from impact, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
Common problems we fix in Wickford
Trays fitted on timber floors can crack if the floor moves, especially if the tray wasn’t bedded properly. On solid floors, cracks usually point to an uneven base.
The things customers generally mention when they call include:
- A tray that flexes
- A crack across the base
- Chipped corners or rims
- Chips caused during fitting
Questions to ask before you book
- Who will actually do the work
- How soon you can use it again
- Aftercare advice
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
Your questions about shower tray repair in Wickford
Will there be a smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.
Can you resurface a whole tray?
Yes. We can resurface the entire tray for a fresh finish without removing it.
What happens next?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
Do you cover Wickford?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Wickford. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Do you cover the whole of Essex?
Everywhere in the UK, Wickford included. Travel is included in the price.
When can I use the shower again?
Normally by the following day. We’ll confirm before we leave.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole shower tray and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Why repair rather than replace?
A new shower tray normally involves removing the screen and tiling, relaying the base and re-tiling. Repairing or resurfacing the tray leaves all of that alone. Prices start from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally 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 choose Surface Doctor in Wickford
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Take a look at our full price list.
Places near Wickford
What else we do in Wickford
What shower tray repair costs
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material
- What kind of damage it is
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Wickford. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Getting a price from pictures
You can normally get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A photo taken from further back
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Wickford and the surrounding area
Wickford is about 4 miles north-east of Basildon, in Essex. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our technicians cover all 644 towns and villages across Essex. Our jobs stretch from Wickford to London (28 miles away).
Our visits in SS12, SS11 and CM11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include High Street, Market Road and Upper Market Road. Wickford sits on or near the A129 and A132, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Wickford: Shotgate (1 mile east), Runwell (1 mile north), Battlesbridge (2 miles north-east), Rawreth (2 miles east) and Brock Hill (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (9 miles north), Basildon (4 miles south-west), Brentwood (10 miles west), Maldon (11 miles north-east), Canvey Island (6 miles south-east) and Billericay (5 miles west).
Landmarks near Wickford
Our customers here include homes close to St Andrew, Oakfield Primary School and Beauchamps High School. The nearest railway station is Wickford station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Rayleigh Castle (3.6 miles east) and Battlesbridge Motorcycle Museum (2.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Wickford includes Shotgate Thickets.
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
How the visit works
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray for most jobs. We leave the room clean and you will know when it can be used.
- We check the tray for movement first.
- The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
- We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
- The repair is shaped, colour-matched and finished.
- We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
How to get a price
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
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Honest limits
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Wickford
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
