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Shower Tray Repair for Dargate homes
Shower tray repair in Dargate without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A damaged area around the waste
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
Shower tray repair in Dargate, done in place
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’ll explain what we find. We regularly repair acrylic, cast iron and stone resin, and people most often call us about scratches from cleaning or grit and a cracked shower tray.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Where
- Dargate (ME13)
- County
- Kent
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff:
- Check the seal every few months
- Get a moving tray checked
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
- Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off the tray. Warm water and a mild detergent is enough.
Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water can get through to the floor and walls, and the damage below isn’t visible.
Dargate and nearby
Dargate is about 4 miles south-west of Whitstable, in Kent. We visit homes and businesses in Dargate, so there’s no workshop to go to. Dargate is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our jobs stretch from Dargate to London (48 miles away).
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area. From Butler's Hill and Plumpudding Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Close by, we cover Hernhill (1 mile south-west), Waterham (1 mile north), Highstreet (1 mile north-east), Slutshole (1 mile south-west) and Staplestreet (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Whitstable (4 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles west) and Herne Bay (8 miles north-east).
Near you in Dargate
In Dargate, that means homes near Red Lion pub, Mount Ephraim Gardens and Hernhill Church of England Primary School. For rail, the closest station is Selling station, roughly 3 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4.5 miles north-east) and Tankerton Castle (4.2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Dargate include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
When to call us in Dargate
Rigid trays don’t bend, they crack if the floor beneath them is not flat and fully supported. Timber floors that move can cause it too.
Clients normally contact us about:
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
What to look for in a quote
- What prep work is covered
- Whether the price covers travel
- How to look after the finish
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
The process
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We ensure the tray doesn’t flex and look for the cause of any crack.
- We clean and prepare the damaged area or the entire tray.
- We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
- We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the whole tray.
- Once cured, typically by the next day, you can use the shower.
How to prepare
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
How to get a price
Most customers in Dargate get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
Repair or replace: which is better?
When the tray is firm and dry underneath, repair is the obvious choice. If the floor is damaged or the tray is badly cracked, replacement may make more sense. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Dargate
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Take a look at our prices page.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material
- How hard the colour is to match
- How much damage there is
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Dargate. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Getting a price from photos
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- The material, if you know it
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
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DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around Dargate, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. 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.
Dargate questions
Is a cracked tray repairable?
Frequently. If the tray moves, the support needs fixing first.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders in Dargate.
Can you resurface a whole tray?
Yes. We can resurface the whole tray for a fresh finish.
Can you replace the silicone at the same time?
We can. It’s a good time to replace old sealant.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
