Kent · England

Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Ebbsfleet, Kent

Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing in Ebbsfleet, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A tray that flexes
  • Edge chips from dropped bottles
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair in Ebbsfleet

Shower tray repair in Ebbsfleet without replacing anything

The first thing we do is check the tray: a tray that moves needs its support sorted first, otherwise any crack returns. We will explain what we find. We work on cast iron, ceramic and stone resin, and people most frequently call us about edge chips from dropped bottles and scratches in the surface.

You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.

Location
Ebbsfleet (CT12, CT13)
County
Kent
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Signs you need shower tray repair in Ebbsfleet

Most cracked trays are trays that flex: without a solid, level base underneath, it flexes each time someone stands on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.

Send us a photo if you notice any of these:

  • Snagging damage in a new bathroom
  • Chips or cracks by the plughole
  • A dull, stained or worn surface
  • Cracks running from the waste

Comparing quotes

  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • What prep work is covered
  • How the room is protected while they work

Choosing a repair company

Common questions in Ebbsfleet

Can I get a quote without a visit?

In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.

How do I get a price for shower tray repair in Ebbsfleet?

Prices start from £95. We give a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item and your postcode.

How soon can you come?

We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.

Can you fix a cracked tray?

Usually, if the tray is firmly supported. The crack is reinforced, filled and refinished.

What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?

The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Normally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Can landlords book you?

Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

We review the photos and send a fixed quote.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.

How it works

Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.

  1. The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
  2. Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
  3. The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
  4. The surface is refinished to match.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.

Preparing for the visit

  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings

How to get a price

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

Send photos for a quote

Advice

What we cannot put right

It helps to know what we cannot do too:

  • Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
  • Damage below the tray that needs a builder
  • A tray broken in more than one place

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.

What we work on

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

Keeping it looking good

Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:

  • Rinse the tray after each shower
  • Keep the bathroom well ventilated
  • Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
  • Do not stand heavy bottles on the tray

Wait the full curing time before you shower. After that, gentle cleaning and good ventilation keep it in good shape.

Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water may be getting under the tray, and the damage below is not visible.

What your shower tray is made of matters

Acrylic

Acrylic trays are lighter and slightly flexible, so a firm base is essential. We repair cracks and scratches.

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.

Ebbsfleet and the surrounding area

Ebbsfleet is about 3 miles south-west of St Lawrence, 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. Ebbsfleet is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 64 miles away.

Postcode districts we cover here: CT12 and CT13. Nearby, we also work in Richborough Port (1 mile south), Sevenscore (1 mile north), Cliffs End (1 mile north-east), Way (2 miles north-west) and Pegwell (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (12 miles west), Margate (5 miles north), Dover (12 miles south), Ramsgate (3 miles north-east), Broadstairs (5 miles north-east) and Whitstable (14 miles west).

What’s near Ebbsfleet

Around Ebbsfleet, we work in homes near Sandwich and Pegwell Bay and The Sportsman pub. The closest station to Ebbsfleet is Thanet Parkway station, about 1.2 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Ramsgate General Hospital (2.8 miles east) and RAF Manston History Museum (2.4 miles north). Open spaces near Ebbsfleet include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.

Map of Ebbsfleet © OpenStreetMap contributors

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Ebbsfleet. The price reflects:

  • The material and finish
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • Access to the area

Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Getting a price from pictures

We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:

  • A picture taken from further back
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • What it’s made of, if you know

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

Work for landlords and builders

We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

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