Kent · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Hartley, Kent
Problem with your shower tray in Hartley? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and light scratches
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
Shower tray repair in Hartley without replacing anything
We check the tray before repairing it: a tray that moves needs its support sorted first, or the crack will come back. We’ll tell you if that is the case. We are frequently asked to fix a tray that creaks or moves underfoot and a dull, stained or worn surface, in acrylic, cast iron and stone resin.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Hartley (TN17)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in Hartley?
A new shower tray often means a new enclosure fitting, new tiling and new sealant. Repairing it avoids all of that and costs far less. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hartley
- Everything repaired in place
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Same prices wherever you are
- Typically one visit, start to finish
Take a look at our pricing.
Honest limits
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Trays cracked in several places
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
Hartley and nearby
Hartley is about 8 miles south-east of Paddock Wood, in Kent. We visit homes and businesses in Hartley and the surrounding area, so there is no workshop to go to. Hartley is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 39 miles away.
Jobs in TN17 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Hartley Road, Campion Crescent and Hartley Court Gardens, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Hartley: Swattenden (1 mile east), Cranbrook (1 mile north-east), Baker's Cross (2 miles north-east), Gill's Green (2 miles south) and Beal's Green (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (13 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles west), Tonbridge (13 miles north-west), Kings Hill (14 miles north), Foley Park (14 miles north) and Paddock Wood (8 miles north-west).
What’s near Hartley
Our clients here include homes close to High Weald Academy and Crane Valley. Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (4.7 miles east) and Sissinghurst Castle (3.8 miles north-east).
How the visit works
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Allow a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We ensure the tray does not flex and look for the cause of any crack.
- Next we clean and prepare the tray.
- We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
- The repair is colour-matched, or the entire tray gets a new finish.
- The tray is left to cure and can usually be used the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Ask for a price
To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
What affects the price in Hartley
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Hartley. What changes the price is:
- The material
- Doing more than one item at once
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many areas need work
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. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Getting a price from photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- One sharp close-up of the damage
For a price in Hartley, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
When to call us in Hartley
Stone resin trays are rigid, so they crack rather than bend if the floor beneath them is not flat and fully supported. Timber floors that move can cause it too.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Chipped corners or rims
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- Damage from a refit or building work
- A crack across the base
What to look for in a quote
- How your room will be protected
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How to care for the finish
For landlords and businesses
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we will handle the rest.
Can I fix it myself?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
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Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple:
- Use the extractor fan
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Store bottles off the tray
- Do not use strong acids or bleach
Keep heavy bottles off the tray floor, to avoid chips.
Do not keep using a cracked tray. Water can get through to the floor and walls, where it causes damage you can’t see.
Questions from Hartley
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Can you make an old tray look new?
Yes, it’s a common job. A full resurface makes a tired tray look fresh.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
What do you need from me?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Is a cracked shower tray safe to use?
We’d stop using it until it’s repaired, in case water is getting through.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
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