Kent · England
Shower Tray Repair for Fordcombe homes
Our technicians come to Fordcombe for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches in the surface
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
What a repair can’t fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Trays cracked in several places
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled steel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron
- Stone resin
- Ceramic
About our shower tray repair in Fordcombe
A cracked or chipped shower tray does not always need replacing. If it’s firmly supported, we can repair it where it is, saving you the cost and mess of a new one. Our technicians work on stone resin, enamelled steel and acrylic, and common reasons people contact us are a tray that flexes and a crack across the base.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Location
- Fordcombe (TN3)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we are called out for in Fordcombe
Cracks often start at the waste, because that is where the tray is weakest and the fitting puts pressure on it.
Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- A tray that flexes
- A cracked shower tray
- A damaged area around the waste
What your quote should include
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How your room will be protected
- What preparation is included
- What aftercare is recommended
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
How to look after the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Don’t use strong acids or bleach
- Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Ventilate the room after showers
- Check the seal every few months
Avoid abrasive pads and strong descalers. Warm water and a mild detergent is enough.
Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water may be getting under the tray, where it causes damage you can’t see.
How it works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to care for it.
- We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
- The damaged area, or the whole tray, is cleaned and prepared.
- We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
- We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the entire tray.
- The tray is left to cure and can normally be used the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Have a window or extractor fan available
How to get a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Advice
Repair or replace in Fordcombe?
Replacing a tray normally involves removing the screen and tiling, preparing a new base and tiling again. A repair or resurface keeps all of that in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Fordcombe
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Most jobs done in one visit
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Read our pricing.
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Repairs by material
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so it’s worth repairing early.
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
Fordcombe questions
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first.
Is there a call-out fee?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can you replace the silicone at the same time?
Yes. Add it to your quote and we’ll do both on one visit.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole shower tray and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
About Fordcombe
Fordcombe is about 4 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Fordcombe and the surrounding area, so there is no workshop to go to. We cover 922 places across Kent. Our jobs stretch from Fordcombe to London (about 27 miles away).
Our visits in TN3 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Spring Hill, St Peters Row and Chafford Lane, and we cover them all. Other places close to Fordcombe include Walter's Green (1 mile north-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Ashurst (1 mile south-west), Teasley Mead (1 mile west) and Penshurst (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Near you in Fordcombe
Typical jobs here are in homes near Fordcombe Church of England Primary School, Chafford Arms and Church of St Peter. The closest station to Fordcombe is Ashurst Kent station, roughly 1.4 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (3.6 miles east). The countryside around Fordcombe includes Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
