Kent · England
Shower Tray Repair in Hollow Street
Shower tray repair in and around Hollow Street: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches in the surface
- A damaged area around the waste
Shower tray repair in Hollow Street without replacing anything
If the entire tray looks tired, we can resurface it, giving it a fresh, even finish without removing the screen or tiles. Common call-outs are for a cracked shower tray and chipped corners or rims, in enamelled steel, acrylic and cast iron.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Hollow Street (CT3)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure the area is dry
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Clear the area around the damage
How to get a price
Most customers in Hollow Street get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Ventilate the room after showers
- Get a moving tray checked
Check the silicone around the tray every few months, and replace it when it splits or goes black.
Do not keep using a cracked tray. Water can get through to the floor and walls, and the damage below isn’t visible.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Hollow Street. The price reflects:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How much damage there is
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
How to get a fixed quote
Phone photos are fine. Just ensure we can see:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A photo taken from further back
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Your questions about shower tray repair in Hollow Street
Will the price change on the day?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
What happens next?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, normally with dates to choose from. You’re under no obligation.
Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?
Often. A tray that moves needs its support sorting before the repair.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and we’ll quote them together.
How long does it take to cure?
Typically the following day. We’ll confirm before we leave.
What does shower tray repair cost?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
Work for landlords and builders
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
For anyone letting property in or around Hollow Street, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.
About Hollow Street
Hollow Street is about 3 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Hollow Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We work right across the region, from Hollow Street to London (about 56 miles away).
Here we cover the CT3 postcode area. Neighbouring places we cover include Chislet (1 mile north-east), Chitty (1 mile north-east), Old Tree (1 mile north-west), Boyden Gate (1 mile north) and Hoath (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (10 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
Landmarks near Hollow Street
Around Hollow Street, we work in homes near Grove Ferry Picnic Area, Church of St Mary the Virgin and Spires Academy. Hollow Street’s nearest station is Sturry station, about 3.6 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find St Martins Hospital (5.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
What your shower tray is made of matters
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.
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are rigid and slim. A flat, solid base is essential, and repairs are matched to the gel coat.
Repairing versus replacing in Hollow Street
If the tray is solid and the crack hasn’t let water spread, repair is typically best. If water has damaged the floor, or the tray is cracked in several places, a new tray may be better. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Hollow Street. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hollow Street
- A fixed quote before you book
- Colour-matched on site
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- We leave the room as we found it
See our prices page.
When to call us in Hollow Street
Dull and stained trays are normally down to cleaning: abrasive pads, strong chemicals and limescale strip the surface finish.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- Chips on the edges
Before you book anyone
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What prep work is covered
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Who turns up on the day
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
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