Kent · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Durlock, Kent
Problem with your shower tray in Durlock? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- Staining and dullness across the tray
Shower tray repair at your home in Durlock
In most cases, a damaged tray can be repaired where it is, from a chip by the waste to a crack across the base. We match the colour and finish. Typical jobs include movement when you stand on it and chips caused during fitting, in enamelled steel, ceramic and acrylic.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Area
- Durlock (CT3)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Durlock: your questions answered
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?
In most cases. A tray that moves needs its support sorting before the repair.
Can a stained tray be refinished?
Yes. We can resurface the entire tray for a fresh finish without removing it.
What information do you need?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
What does shower tray repair cost?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item with your CT3 postcode.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- What kind of damage it is
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Doing more than one item at once
- What the surface is made of
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Natural light rather than flash
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire shower tray, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a tray normally involves taking out the enclosure and tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. A repair or resurface keeps all of that in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Durlock
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Same prices wherever you are
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Read our prices page.
About Durlock
Durlock is about 7 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Jobs in Durlock are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Durlock is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Durlock to London (about 61 miles away).
Every address in CT3 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Durlock: Guilton (1 mile north-east), Ash (1 mile east), Staple (1 mile south), Nash (1 mile north-west) and Barnsole (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (8 miles west), Margate (9 miles north-east), Dover (10 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (8 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Durlock
In Durlock, that means homes near The Chequer Inn, Church of St Nicholas and Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School. Durlock’s nearest station is Sandwich station, roughly 3.5 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find White Mill (2.9 miles east). Not far away are Monk's Wall nature reserve.
What we do, step by step
Arrival times are agreed in advance. On site, it takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface in most cases. We leave the room clean and you will know when it can be used.
- We check the tray for movement first.
- The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
- We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
- We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
- It’s left to cure, typically until the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let us know about parking or access
Getting a price
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
More services for Durlock
Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around Durlock, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.
Rental properties take more wear, 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.
What a repair cannot fix
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- A tray broken in more than one place
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Signs you need shower tray repair in Durlock
Rigid trays do not bend, they crack if the floor beneath them is not flat and fully supported. Timber floors that move can cause it too.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
Questions to ask before booking
- Who will actually do the work
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What prep work is covered
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Different materials, different repairs
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Exposed metal can rust, so it’s worth repairing early.
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are heavy and rigid with a gel-coat finish. Poor support underneath leads to cracks, and chips are filled and matched to the surface.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
