Essex · England
Shower Tray Repair for Writtle homes
Local shower tray repair for Writtle: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches in the surface
- A dull, stained or worn surface
About our shower tray repair in Writtle
A worn or stained tray can be resurfaced, giving it a fresh, even finish. Common call-outs are for a crack across the base and chips caused during fitting, in enamelled steel, acrylic and stone resin.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Where
- Writtle (CM1)
- Region
- Essex
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Writtle
Is it OK to use a cracked tray?
Only if you are sure it isn’t leaking. Look for damp or stains below.
How quickly can you book me in?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Typically, yes. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send pictures.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide, and that includes Writtle. Prices do not change with location.
Is a cracked tray repairable?
Often. If the tray moves, the support needs fixing first.
What information do you need?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Where we work around Writtle
Writtle is about 3 miles west of Chelmsford, in Essex. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Writtle is one of 644 places in Essex we cover. Our jobs stretch from Writtle to London (about 27 miles away).
We work across CM1. Whether you live on Millfields, Well Field and Little Meadow or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Widford (2 miles south-east), Moulsham (2 miles east), Chignall St James (2 miles north), Patching (2 miles north-east) and Chelmsford (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Basildon (11 miles south), Braintree (12 miles north-east), Harlow (13 miles west), Brentwood (9 miles south-west), Maldon (11 miles east) and Billericay (7 miles south).
Local landmarks in Writtle
Our customers here include homes close to Rose And Crown Public House, Hylands School and Central Park, among other places. Other local landmarks include Church of All Saints (within half a mile east) and Writtle Infant School (under half a mile south). For rail, the closest station is Chelmsford station, roughly 2.1 miles east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Peter Edwards Museum And Library (2 miles east) and Bond Street Chelmsford (2.4 miles east). Open spaces near Writtle include Newland Grove.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
When to call us in Writtle
Most cracked trays are trays that flex: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, every shower puts strain on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.
Look out for these signs:
- Chips caused during fitting
- Damage around the waste
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- Scratches in the surface
What your quote should include
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Whether they match the colour on site
- When it can be used again
- What aftercare is recommended
Repair or replace: which is better?
The tray itself may not cost much, but the work around it does: taking out the enclosure, tiling and resealing. A repair is one visit. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Writtle
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- A fixed quote before booking
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Normally one visit, start to finish
Take a look at our full price list.
When a repair is not the answer
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- Leaking waste fittings
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Enamelled steel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron
- Stone resin
- Ceramic
For landlords and businesses
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Writtle use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
If you manage property in Writtle, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- We ensure the tray does not flex and look for the cause of any crack.
- 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 whole tray gets a new finish.
- The tray is left to cure and can normally be used the following day.
How to prepare
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Get a quote
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Related advice
What affects the price in Writtle
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- How hard the colour is to match
- The type of damage
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How much damage there is
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Quotes from your photos
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say immediately whether it can be repaired.
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Looking after it afterwards
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
- Store bottles off the tray
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
Wait the full curing time before you shower. After that, mild cleaners and good ventilation are all it needs.
Failed sealant around a tray should be replaced quickly. Water gets behind and under the tray and can damage the floor below.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
