Kent · England
Shower Tray Repair for Herne Common homes
Problem with your shower tray in Herne Common? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- Chips caused during fitting
How we handle shower tray repair in Herne Common
In most cases, a damaged tray can be repaired where it is, from a chip by the waste to a crack across the base. The colour and finish are matched so the repair blends in. If you are dealing with a crack across the base and scratches from cleaning or grit, we can help, on acrylic, enamelled steel and ceramic alike.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Area
- Herne Common (CT6)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new shower tray often means a new enclosure fitting, new tiling and new sealant. A repair leaves all of that untouched and costs far less. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We don’t add 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 choose Surface Doctor in Herne Common
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Take a look at our full price list.
Where we work around Herne Common
Herne Common is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Wherever you are in the CT6 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. Herne Common is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 54 miles away.
Here we cover the CT6 postcode area. Local streets include Canterbury Road, Nightingale Road and Falcon Close, and we cover them all. Other places close to Herne Common include Bullockstone (1 mile north-west), Herne (1 mile north-east), Hicks Forstal (1 mile south), Eddington (1 mile north) and Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Herne Common
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Curtis Wood, Herne Bay High School and Church of St Martin, among other places. The closest station to Herne Common is Herne Bay station, about 1.4 miles north. Further afield, we also cover the area around Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4 miles west). For a walk, there’s West Blean and Thornden Woods.
How we price shower tray repair
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What the surface is made of
- How much damage there is
- The type of damage
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Herne Common. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Getting a price from pictures
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Any details about the material
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Natural light rather than flash
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
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FAQs for Herne Common
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Are there extra charges for Herne Common?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working, which fades afterwards.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
Is it OK to use a cracked tray?
Only if you’re sure it is not leaking. Look for damp or stains below.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
How much does shower tray repair cost in Herne Common?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
What happens on the day
Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, do the job and clear up. Allow a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and how to care for it.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
- The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
- We refinish the surface to match the tray.
- We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.
How to prepare
- Clear the area around the damage
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it 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.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
- Report any creaking or movement early
- Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
Keep an eye on the sealant, and reseal when it starts to fail.
Act on split sealant early. Water gets behind and under the tray and can cause damage underneath.
When we would advise against a repair
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Trays cracked in several places
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
- Leaking waste fittings
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Cast iron
- Ceramic
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
- Acrylic
Signs you need shower tray repair in Herne Common
Most chips come from things dropped in the shower, usually along the edges or by the waste.
Look out for these signs:
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- Scuffs and light scratches
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- A crack across the base
Before booking anyone
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Who turns up on the day
What your shower tray is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Exposed metal can rust, so early repairs help.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
