Kent · England

Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Hawthorn, Kent

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

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damage around the waste
  • Chips on the edges
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair for Hawthorn homes

How we handle shower tray repair in Hawthorn

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. Our repair technicians work on ceramic, stone resin and acrylic, and the jobs we see most are scratches in the surface and movement when you stand on it.

Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Hawthorn and across Kent.

Stained shower tray resurfaced to clean white, before and after
Location
Hawthorn (CT6, CT3)
County
Kent
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Ceramic

Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.

Enamelled steel

Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.

Common problems we fix in Hawthorn

Heavy bottles, shower heads and dropped razors chip trays, normally along the edges or by the waste.

These are the problems we’re asked about most:

  • Chips or cracks by the plughole
  • A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
  • A tray that flexes
  • A crack across the base

Questions to ask before you book

  • What happens if they find more damage
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

Choosing a repair company

Repair or replace in Hawthorn?

Trays sit under the screen and tiles, so taking one out disturbs a lot. A repair keeps everything as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Why Hawthorn clients choose us

  • No need to remove anything
  • Work done at your home or business
  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • No extra charge for your area

Take a look at our prices page.

The process

Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. You can expect it to take a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.

  1. We protect the floor and the enclosure.
  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 pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Let us know about parking or access

Get a quote

You don’t 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 will reply with a fixed price.

Get a fixed quote

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Landlord and trade work in Hawthorn

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.

For anyone letting property in or around Hawthorn, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.

When a repair is not the answer

Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:

  • Damage below the tray that needs a builder
  • Leaking waste fittings
  • A tray broken in more than one place

If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.

Materials we repair

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

How to look after the repair

To keep it looking its best for years:

  • Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
  • Check the seal every few months
  • Report any creaking or movement early
  • Use the extractor fan

Keep an eye on the sealant, and reseal when it starts to fail.

Failed sealant around a tray should be replaced quickly. Water gets behind and under the tray and can damage the floor below.

Covering Hawthorn

Hawthorn is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Hawthorn is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 56 miles away.

Here we cover the CT6 and CT3 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Campion Avenue, Sweechbridge Road and Heart in Hand Road. Being close to the A299, Hawthorn is simple for us to get to. If you’re just outside Hawthorn, we cover Hillborough (1 mile north-west), Highstead (1 mile south), Bishopstone (1 mile north), Broomfield (1 mile west) and Beltinge (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).

What’s near Hawthorn

Our customers here include homes close to Bishopstone Cliffs, Reculver Church of England Primary School and The Huntsman And Horn Public House, among other places. Hawthorn’s nearest station is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.4 miles west. A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.4 miles west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.

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Hawthorn: your questions answered

Can landlords book you?

We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

Is there any odour?

There may be a mild smell during the work.

Can you fix a cracked tray?

In most cases. A tray that moves needs its support sorting before the repair.

Can you make an old tray look new?

Yes. Resurfacing gives a worn tray an even, clean finish.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.

Do you work in Hawthorn?

Yes, we do. We send a technician to Hawthorn for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you will get one combined price.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

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

How we price shower tray repair

Repairs from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Hawthorn. The price depends on:

  • The colour and finish to match
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • What kind of damage it is

The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking.

How to get a fixed price

Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Where you are, by postcode

Email us photos of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you are in Hawthorn, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

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