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Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Aylesham, Kent

Shower tray repair in and around Aylesham: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A damaged area around the waste
  • Chipped corners or rims
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair near Aylesham

Shower tray repair in Aylesham without replacing anything

Stone resin, acrylic and ceramic trays can all be repaired, and worn trays can be resurfaced completely. The tray stays in place, so the screen and tiling stay as they are. Whether it’s snagging damage in a new bathroom and scuffs and light scratches, we can help.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone.

Area
Aylesham (CT3)
Region
Kent
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

About Aylesham

Aylesham is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever you are in the CT3 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. Aylesham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. We work right across the region, from Aylesham to London (59 miles away).

Postcode districts we cover here: CT3. Jobs here include addresses on Market Place, Mexborough Square and Derwent Way and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Bloodden (1 mile north), Adisham (1 mile north), Womenswold (1 mile south-west), Woolage Green (2 miles south) and Out Elmstead (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Ramsgate (12 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (14 miles north-east).

Local landmarks in Aylesham

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Peter and Aylesham Primary School, among other places. There is a railway station in Aylesham itself: Aylesham station. Further afield, we also cover the area around St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).

Map of Aylesham © OpenStreetMap contributors

Your questions about shower tray repair in Aylesham

What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.

Is a cracked shower tray safe to use?

Not until you know the crack is not letting water through. Check the ceiling below for damp.

Which areas do you work in?

We work UK-wide. Our prices are the same everywhere.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.

Will it make a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.

How soon can you come?

We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Normally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.

Can you quote from pictures?

Usually, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

Different materials, different repairs

Acrylic

Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

Ceramic

Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.

What affects the price in Aylesham

Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:

  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • Access to the area
  • How many areas need work

The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.

How to get a fixed quote

Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • Any details about the material
  • One picture of the entire shower tray
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole shower tray, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

Aftercare tips

Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:

  • Rinse away soap after showering
  • Keep the bathroom well ventilated
  • Stick to gentle cleaners
  • Keep harsh chemicals off the tray

Check the silicone around the tray every few months, and reseal when it starts to fail.

Every shower forces a little water into a crack, and over months that can rot the floor. An early repair is far cheaper than floor repairs.

Common problems we fix in Aylesham

On timber floors, movement can crack a tray, particularly if it wasn’t fully bedded. On solid floors, cracks usually point to an uneven base.

People typically call us when they notice something like this:

  • Edge chips from dropped bottles
  • Movement when you stand on it
  • Cracks running from the waste
  • Scratches from cleaning or grit

Before booking anyone

  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • Who will actually do the work
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

How to compare quotes

Should you replace it?

Replacing a tray normally involves removing the screen and tiling, preparing a new base and re-tiling. Repairing or resurfacing the tray keeps all of that in place. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

Why us?

  • One price list for the whole UK
  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • One visit for most repairs
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide

Read our pricing.

Landlord and trade work in Aylesham

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.

When a repair isn’t the answer

Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:

  • Damage below the tray that needs a builder
  • Plumbing leaks under the tray
  • Multiple cracks across the tray

Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.

Materials we work on in Aylesham

  • Acrylic
  • Cast iron
  • Enamelled steel
  • Ceramic
  • Stone resin

What we do, step by step

On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job normally takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. We ensure the tray doesn’t flex and look for the cause of any crack.
  2. Next we clean and prepare the tray.
  3. We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
  4. We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
  5. Once cured, usually by the next day, you can use the shower.

Preparing for the visit

  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Let us know about parking or access

Ask for a price

There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

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