Essex · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Workhouse Hill, Essex
We travel to Workhouse Hill for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- Cracks running from the waste
Shower tray repair at your home in Workhouse Hill
Before repairing a crack, we find out why it happened. If the tray moves, the support is fixed or flagged before we repair it, so the repair lasts. We regularly repair acrylic, ceramic and enamelled steel, and the jobs we see most are scratches from cleaning or grit and a dull, stained or worn surface.
Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Essex.
- Area
- Workhouse Hill (CO4)
- County
- Essex
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price shower tray repair
Prices start from £95. You’ll know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The colour and finish to match
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What kind of damage it is
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Send pictures for a quote
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- One picture of the whole shower tray
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Any details about the material
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Common problems we fix in Workhouse Hill
Most chips come from things dropped in the shower, typically on the edges or near the plughole.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Chips caused during fitting
- Cracks running from the waste
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- Damage around the waste
Questions to ask before booking
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Who will actually do the work
- How changes to the job are handled
Can I fix it myself?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will 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, it’s worth having it done properly.
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 happens on the day
When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
- The damaged area, or the entire tray, is cleaned and prepared.
- We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
- We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
- We leave it to cure; the shower is generally usable the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Getting a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the shower tray, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Related advice
For landlords and businesses
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Why repair rather than replace?
The tray itself may not cost much, but the work around it does: taking out the enclosure, tiling and resealing. Repairing it takes one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why Workhouse Hill clients choose us
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- One visit for most repairs
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Same prices wherever you are
Read our full price list.
Workhouse Hill questions
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire shower tray and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?
In most cases. If the tray moves, the support needs fixing first.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
What happens next?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Workhouse Hill and nearby
Workhouse Hill is about 4 miles north of Colchester, in Essex. Wherever you are in the CO4 postcode area, we come to you. Workhouse Hill is one of 644 places in Essex we cover. We work right across the region, from Workhouse Hill to London (about 53 miles away).
We work across the CO4 postcode area. You’ll find streets such as Wet Lane and Workhouse Hill, all of which we cover. Close by, we cover Boxted (1 mile east), Boxted Cross (1 mile east), Langham (2 miles east), Hornestreet (2 miles east) and Thorington Street (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (4 miles south), Braintree (15 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Witham (15 miles south-west), Harwich (15 miles east) and Camulodunum (5 miles south).
Near you in Workhouse Hill
Around Workhouse Hill, we work in homes near Church of St Peter and Boxted St Peter's Church of England School, among other places. The closest station to Workhouse Hill is Colchester station, roughly 3.5 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Colchester Castle (4.2 miles south) and Severalls Hospital (2.3 miles south). Open spaces near Workhouse Hill include Westhouse Wood.
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How to care for the repair
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Stick to gentle cleaners
- Report any creaking or movement early
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the tray
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
Keep heavy bottles off the tray floor, so they cannot be knocked over.
If the tray creaks or moves, get it checked, before it cracks or gets worse.
When a repair is not the answer
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- Leaking waste fittings
- A tray that moves underfoot
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Workhouse Hill
- Cast iron
- Ceramic
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
