Gloucestershire · England

Shower Tray Repair in Kemble

We travel to Kemble for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Movement when you stand on it
  • Damage around the waste
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair near Kemble

Shower tray repair at your home in Kemble

You do not always need a new tray. If it’s firmly supported, we can repair it where it is, which is far less work than a replacement. We work on acrylic, ceramic and enamelled steel, and people most often call us about scratches in the surface and a crack across the base.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after the visit.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Location
Kemble (GL7)
Region
Gloucestershire
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Repair or replace: which is better?

Replacing a tray normally involves removing the screen and tiling, relaying the base and re-tiling. Repairing or resurfacing the tray keeps all of that in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.

Why book with us

  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • A fixed quote before you book
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • A year’s guarantee on all work

Take a look at our prices page.

What affects the price in Kemble

Repairs from £95. We price every job individually. What matters most is:

  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • How many areas need work

Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Quotes from your pictures

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:

  • The material, if you know it
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We will say right away if a repair is the right fix.

Keeping it looking good

Once the work has cured, treat it gently:

  • Do not ignore a tray that flexes
  • Replace failing sealant promptly
  • Keep the bathroom well ventilated
  • Rinse the tray after each shower

Give the repair its full curing time before showering. After that, gentle cleaning and good ventilation keep it in good shape.

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

Work for landlords and builders

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Kemble use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.

Kemble: your questions answered

Is there a call-out fee?

There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.

Can landlords book you?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.

Is a cracked shower tray safe to use?

We would stop using it until it’s repaired, in case water is getting through.

Is there a guarantee?

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.

Do you redo the sealant?

Yes. Add it to your quote and we will do both on one visit.

Do the materials smell?

A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.

Do you hold any accreditations?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

Can you fix a cracked tray?

Usually, if the tray is firmly supported. We reinforce the crack, fill it and refinish the surface.

When a repair is not the answer

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:

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

If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.

What we work on

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

Repairs by material

Enamelled steel

Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Exposed metal can rust, so it’s worth repairing early.

Ceramic

Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.

Kemble and nearby

Kemble is about 3 miles south-west of Cirencester, in Gloucestershire. Whether you’re in the middle of Kemble or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Kemble is one of 470 places in Gloucestershire where we work. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 55 miles away.

We cover every part of GL7. Local streets include Church Road, Station Road and West Lane. We also cover the places around Kemble: Chelworth (2 miles south-west), Tarlton (2 miles north-west), Oaksey (2 miles south), Rodmarton (3 miles west) and Crudwell (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Gloucester (15 miles north-west), Stroud (10 miles north-west), Cirencester (3 miles north-east), Brockworth (13 miles north-west), Quedgeley (15 miles north-west) and Kingsway Village (15 miles north-west).

Near you in Kemble

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Thames Head Inn, Kemble Primary School and Anglican Church Of All Saints and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Kemble itself: Kemble station. Well-known places in the area include Cirencester Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and Cirencester Castle (3.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Clattinger Farm.

Map of Kemble © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should I try a DIY kit first?

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.

The process

Your technician turns up when we said we would and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, and we leave the room as we found it.

  1. We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
  2. The damaged area, or the entire tray, is cleaned and prepared.
  3. We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
  4. The repair is colour-matched, or the whole tray gets a new finish.
  5. Once cured, usually by the next day, you can use the shower.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Let us know about parking or access

Getting a price

If you are in Kemble and want a price, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Get a fixed quote

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