Kent · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Claygate, Kent
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing at your home in Claygate, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the edges
- A tray that flexes
Claygate and the surrounding area
Claygate is about 7 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 33 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: TN12. Streets in the area include Sheephurst Lane, Maidstone Road and Spenny Lane, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also work in Pearson's Green (1 mile south-west), Marden Beech (2 miles south-east), Marden (2 miles east), Queen Street (2 miles north-west) and Castle Hill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (14 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (8 miles west), Kings Hill (7 miles north) and Foley Park (8 miles north-east).
Around Claygate
Our clients here include homes close to Church of St Margaret and The White Hart pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Marden station, about 1.8 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include South East Romany Museum (2.7 miles east).
How we handle shower tray repair in Claygate
The first thing we do is check the tray: if it flexes underfoot, the cause needs sorting before any repair, or the crack will come back. We will explain what we find. We work on acrylic, enamelled steel and ceramic, and common reasons people contact us are scratches in the surface and a tray that flexes.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Claygate as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Claygate (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Don’t ignore a tray that flexes
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
- Don’t use strong acids or bleach
Give the repair its full curing time before showering. After that, mild cleaners and good ventilation are all it needs.
If the tray creaks or moves, get it checked, before it cracks.
Landlord and trade work in Claygate
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we will handle the rest.
What we do, step by step
Here’s how a visit usually runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Allow a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- First, we check whether the tray moves.
- The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
- We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
- The repair is shaped, colour-matched and finished.
- We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let us know about parking or access
Get a quote
If you’re in Claygate and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Advice
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When we’d advise against a repair
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
Should you replace it?
When the tray is firm and dry underneath, repair is the obvious choice. If water has damaged the floor, or the tray is cracked in several places, a new tray may be better. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Claygate
- We leave the room as we found it
- No need to remove anything
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- One visit for most repairs
See our pricing.
Common questions in Claygate
What information do you need?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
What areas do you cover?
The whole UK, including all of Kent. Send your postcode with your photos and we will offer you dates.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
Do you redo the sealant?
We can. It’s a good time to replace old sealant.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Is a cracked shower tray safe to use?
Only if you are sure it isn’t leaking. Look for damp or stains below.
Can a stained tray be refinished?
Yes. We can resurface the entire tray for a fresh finish.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
What your shower tray is made of matters
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are heavy and rigid with a gel-coat finish. They crack if the base is not fully supported, and chips are filled and matched to the surface.
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
What affects the price in Claygate
Repairs from £95. There is no area surcharge for Claygate. The price reflects:
- How many areas need work
- How many items we do on one visit
- What the surface is made of
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Getting a price from pictures
Two or three clear photos are usually enough. It helps if you send:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A photo taken from further back
- One sharp close-up of the damage
There is 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 will reply with a fixed quote.
When to call us in Claygate
On timber floors, movement can crack a tray, particularly if it wasn’t fully bedded. On solid floors, cracks generally point to an uneven base.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Damage around the waste
- A cracked shower tray
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- A dull, stained or worn surface
Before you book anyone
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How soon you can use it again
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether a trained technician does the job
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