Kent · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Hales Place, Kent
Fixed-price shower tray repair in Hales Place and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A damaged area around the waste
- Chipped corners or rims
About our shower tray repair in Hales Place
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. Typical jobs include a tray that looks tired however much you clean it and a damaged area around the waste, in cast iron, ceramic and stone resin.
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Kent.
- Area
- Hales Place (CT2, CT1)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Hales Place
Trays crack mainly because they move: without a solid, level base underneath, every shower puts strain on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- Chips caused during fitting
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- Scuffs and light scratches
What your quote should include
- How changes to the job are handled
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What prep work is covered
- Who turns up on the day
Common questions in Hales Place
How long does it take to cure?
Normally by the following day. We will confirm before we leave.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across Kent.
Do you work in Hales Place?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Hales Place and the rest of Kent. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
Keeping it looking good
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Rinse the tray after each shower
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Ventilate the room after showers
- Get a moving tray checked
Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off the tray. Warm water and a mild detergent is enough.
A small crack lets in a little water every time you shower, which can damage the floor over time. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.
Can I fix it myself?
It’s natural to want to try a repair 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.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
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When a repair is not the answer
Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
- Leaking waste fittings
- Trays cracked in several places
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Stone resin
Hales Place and the surrounding area
Hales Place is about 1 mile north of Canterbury, in Kent. Whether you are in the middle of Hales Place or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Hales Place is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 53 miles away.
All of CT2 and CT1 is within our area. Whether you live on Downs Road, Godden Road and Tunstall Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Hales Place: Canterbury (1 mile south), Harbledown (1 mile south-west), Rough Common (1 mile west), Wincheap (2 miles south) and Upper Harbledown (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (14 miles south-west), Margate (14 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (15 miles west), Folkestone (15 miles south) and Ramsgate (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Hales Place
In Hales Place, that means homes near St Stephen's Junior School, St Edmund's School and Archbishop's School. Nearby too are Ye Olde Beverlie Inn (under half a mile south), Church of St Stephen (less than half a mile south), St Thomas of Canterbury Church (1.2 miles south) and Bus Company Island (0.8 miles south). The closest station to Hales Place is Canterbury West station, about 0.8 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Whitefriars Shopping Centre (1.2 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (1.4 miles south). The countryside around Hales Place includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Repairing versus replacing in Hales Place
Replacing a tray normally means refitting the screen, retiling and resealing. Repairing it avoids all of that. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Hales Place. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hales Place
- Same prices wherever you are
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We leave the room as we found it
Read our prices page.
Landlord and trade work in Hales Place
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Repairs by material
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are popular because they’re rigid and low-profile. A flat, solid base is essential, and repairs are matched to the gel coat.
Acrylic
Acrylic trays are lighter and slightly flexible, so a firm base is essential. We repair cracks and scratches.
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. The room is left tidy.
- First, we check whether the tray moves.
- We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
- Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
- We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
- It’s left to cure, typically until the next day.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Get a quote
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
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