Essex · England
Shower Tray Repair for Wix homes
Shower tray repair for Wix, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
The process
You do not need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you are happy with the plan. It usually takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
- We clean and prepare the damaged area or the whole tray.
- We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
- The repair is colour matched, or the entire tray gets a new finish.
- We leave it to cure; the shower is typically usable the next day.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Clear the area around the damage
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Getting a price
Send us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your CO11 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Shower tray repair in Wix, done in place
Shower tray repairs are one of our most common jobs. Chips by the waste, cracks across the base and dull, stained surfaces can all be put right without removing the tray. We’re often asked to fix scratches in the surface and a tray that flexes, across cast iron, acrylic and stone resin.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Where
- Wix (CO11)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
The tray itself may not cost much, but the work around it does: removing the screen, breaking out tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. A repair is one visit. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Wix
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- Same prices wherever you are
See our pricing.
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What affects the price in Wix
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What kind of damage it is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Send photos for a quote
You can take the photos on your phone. Just make sure we can see:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Where you are, by postcode
- Natural light rather than flash
- Details of any past repairs
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole shower tray, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Common problems we fix in Wix
Dull and stained trays are typically down to cleaning: abrasive pads, strong chemicals and limescale wear the finish away.
Look out for any of the following:
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- A tray that flexes
- Chipped corners or rims
- Cracks running from the waste
What your quote should include
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How the colour is matched
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
DIY kit or professional repair?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
What a repair can’t fix
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. We can’t fix:
- Leaking waste fittings
- Trays cracked in several places
- A tray that moves underfoot
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff:
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the tray
- Ventilate the room after showers
- Do not ignore a tray that flexes
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
Rinse the tray down after showering, clean with mild cleaners, and keep an eye on the sealant so water can’t get underneath.
A small crack lets in a little water every time you shower, which can damage the floor over time. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Wix
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Essex and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
If you manage property in Wix, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Wix: your questions answered
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Do you redo the sealant?
We can. It’s a good time to replace old sealant.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
Can a stained tray be refinished?
Yes. A full resurface makes a tired tray look fresh.
Is it OK to use a cracked tray?
It’s best to stop using it until it’s checked, because water may be getting underneath.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
About Wix
Wix is about 5 miles west of Harwich, in Essex. Wherever you are in the CO11 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Wix is one of 644 places in Essex we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 60 miles away.
Every address in CO11 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Hunters Court, Colchester Road and Harwich Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Wix: Wix Green (1 mile east), Bradfield (2 miles north-west), Bradfield Heath (2 miles north-west), Great Oakley (2 miles east) and Wrabness (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (10 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (8 miles south), Harwich (5 miles east), Camulodunum (12 miles west), Greenstead (9 miles west) and Wivenhoe (8 miles south-west).
Around Wix
Around Wix, we work in homes near The White Hart Inn, Church of St Mary and Wix and Wrabness Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Wrabness station, roughly 2.3 miles north-east. For a walk, there’s Oakfield Wood and Alton Water.
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