Kent · England
Shower Tray Repair for Bishopsbourne homes
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for householders, landlords and businesses in Bishopsbourne. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches in the surface
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
Bishopsbourne and the surrounding area
Bishopsbourne is about 4 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Bishopsbourne is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 56 miles away.
All of CT4 is within our area. We regularly work on streets such as The Street, Park Lane and Crows Camp Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Bishopsbourne include Kingston (1 mile south-east), Bridge (1 mile north), Out Elmstead (1 mile south-east), Marley (1 mile south) and Patrixbourne (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Bishopsbourne
In Bishopsbourne, that means homes near The Mermaid Inn and Church of St Mary, among other places. Bishopsbourne’s nearest station is Bekesbourne station, about 2.2 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Canterbury Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.2 miles north-west).
Shower tray repair in Bishopsbourne without replacing anything
We repair a lot of shower trays. Chips by the waste, cracks across the base and dull, stained surfaces are all things we fix in place. If you are dealing with a cracked shower tray and staining and dullness across the tray, we can normally put it right.
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Kent.
- Where
- Bishopsbourne (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How to care for the repair
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Rinse away soap after showering
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the tray
- Use the extractor fan
Check the silicone around the tray every few months, and reseal when it starts to fail.
Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water may be getting under the tray, and the damage below is not visible.
What a repair can’t fix
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A tray broken in more than one place
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Stone resin
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new shower tray often means a new enclosure fitting, new tiling and new sealant. Repairing it avoids all of that, at a fraction of the cost. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Bishopsbourne
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- One price list for the entire UK
- One visit for most repairs
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our prices page.
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
- The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
- The surface is refinished to match.
- We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.
Before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Ask for a price
Send us a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you are in Bishopsbourne, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
Can I fix it myself?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
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Common problems we fix in Bishopsbourne
Trays fitted on timber floors can crack if the floor moves, particularly if it wasn’t fully bedded. On concrete, an uneven base is the usual cause.
People generally call us when they notice something like this:
- Chips caused during fitting
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- Damage around the waste
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
Comparing quotes
- How the room is protected while they work
- When it can be used again
- How to look after the finish
- What happens if they find more damage
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. Impacts can chip or crack them, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
Work for landlords and builders
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Common questions in Bishopsbourne
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can I keep using a cracked tray?
Not until you know the crack isn’t letting water through. Check the ceiling below for damp.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
