Kent · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Ashley, Kent
Shower tray repair across Ashley and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chipped corners or rims
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
How we price shower tray repair
Repairs from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Ashley. The price depends on:
- What kind of damage it is
- The colour and finish to match
- What the surface is made of
- How much damage there is
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
How to get a fixed quote
When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A wider photo showing the entire shower tray
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Any details about the material
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
How we handle shower tray repair in Ashley
Most tray damage can be repaired in place, from a chip by the waste to a crack across the base. The colour and finish are matched so the repair blends in. We’re often asked to fix chips on the edges and a tray that creaks or moves underfoot, across cast iron, ceramic and stone resin.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Ashley as everywhere else we work.
- Where
- Ashley (CT15)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
Replacing a tray usually means taking out the enclosure and tiles, relaying the base and tiling again. A repair or resurface leaves all of that alone. Prices start from £95. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ashley
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Colour-matched on site
Take a look at our prices page.
The process
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which usually takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
- The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
- We refinish the surface to match the tray.
- We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.
Preparing for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know about parking or access
Get a quote
Most customers in Ashley get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
Honest limits
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Ashley
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
- Stone resin
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
Ashley and the surrounding area
Ashley is about 4 miles north of Dover, in Kent. Wherever you are in the CT15 postcode area, we come to you. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 64 miles away.
Jobs in CT15 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Chapel Lane, Northdowns Close and Waldershare Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. If you’re just outside Ashley, we cover Studdal (1 mile north-east), East Studdal (1 mile north-east), West Langdon (1 mile south-east), Sutton (2 miles east) and Church Whitfield (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (11 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (4 miles south), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Ashley
Our clients here include homes close to East Studdal Church Hall, among other places. Ashley’s nearest station is Martin Mill station, roughly 2.4 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Walmer Castle (4.3 miles east) and Buckland Hospital (4.1 miles south).
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
How to look after the repair
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the tray
- Ventilate the room after showers
- Check the seal every few months
- Don’t use strong acids or bleach
Check the silicone around the tray every few months, and reseal when it starts to fail.
If the tray creaks or moves, get it checked, before it cracks or gets worse.
Ashley: your questions answered
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
When can I use the shower again?
Normally by the following day. We will tell you the exact time when we finish.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
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 pictures and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
How do I get a price for shower tray repair in Ashley?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your CT15 postcode.
Signs you need shower tray repair in Ashley
Cracks often start at the waste, because that’s where the tray is weakest and the fitting puts pressure on it.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- Scratches in the surface
- Chipped corners or rims
- Staining and dullness across the tray
Comparing quotes
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether the price covers travel
- What happens if they find more damage
Towns and villages near Ashley
Other services in Ashley
Landlord and trade work in Ashley
For anyone letting property in or around Ashley, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
