Kent · England

Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Key's Green, Kent

Shower tray repair for Key's Green, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then we come to you.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Scuffs and light scratches
  • Chips or cracks by the plughole
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted shower tray repair in Key's Green

How we handle shower tray repair in Key's Green

You don’t 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. Whether it’s chips caused during fitting and damage around the waste, we can generally put it right.

Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee.

Location
Key's Green (TN12)
Region
Kent
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

FAQs for Key's Green

When can I use the shower again?

Normally by the following day. We’ll tell you the exact time when we finish.

Is repairing better than replacing?

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

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Usually, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.

Will the price change on the day?

Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.

Is a cracked shower tray safe to use?

It’s best to stop using it until it’s checked, because water may be getting underneath.

Can a stained tray be refinished?

Yes. The entire tray can be resurfaced without removing it.

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

Is there a call-out fee?

Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.

How we price shower tray repair

Repairs from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Key's Green. What changes the price is:

  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • How much damage there is
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.

Quotes from your photos

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:

  • Any details about the material
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Details of any past repairs
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size

No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.

Our work in Key's Green

Key's Green is about 4 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Key's Green to London (about 32 miles away).

We work across the TN12 postcode area and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Cryals Road and Beech Lane, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also work in Lamberhurst Quarter (1 mile south), Petteridge (1 mile north-east), Pembury (2 miles north-west), Matfield (2 miles north-east) and Brenchley (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (13 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles west), Tonbridge (6 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (13 miles north-east).

Around Key's Green

Typical jobs here are in homes near The Blue Boys Inn, Brenchley Wood and Chapel Of Ease Of St Luke and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Frant station, about 3.5 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Pembury Hospital (2.4 miles north-west) and Old Scotney Castle (3.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Bewl Water and Tudeley Woods RSPB reserve.

Map of Key's Green © OpenStreetMap contributors

Aftercare tips

Looking after the surface is easy:

  • Rinse the tray after each shower
  • Stick to gentle cleaners
  • Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
  • Replace failing sealant promptly

Keep heavy bottles off the tray floor, so they can’t be knocked over.

Every shower forces a little water into a crack, and over months that can rot the floor. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.

Do you need shower tray repair in Key's Green?

A tired-looking tray is frequently the result of years of cleaning: limescale, harsh chemicals and abrasive pads strip the surface finish.

Look out for these signs:

  • Edge chips from dropped bottles
  • Scuffs and light scratches
  • Chips caused during fitting
  • A tray that creaks or moves underfoot

Questions to ask before booking

  • What happens if they find more damage
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • If travel is included in the price

10 questions to ask before booking

What we can’t put right

A repair is not right for every job, including:

  • Plumbing leaks under the tray
  • A tray broken in more than one place
  • Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.

Materials we repair

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

Can I fix it myself?

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.

What happens on the day

Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface for most jobs. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.

  1. First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
  2. We clean and prepare the damaged area or the whole tray.
  3. We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
  4. We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the whole tray.
  5. Once cured, usually by the next day, you can use the shower.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day

Ask for a price

For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

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 early repairs help.

Acrylic

Acrylic trays are lighter and slightly flexible, so good support matters. We repair cracks and scratches.

Work for landlords and builders

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll arrange it.

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Kent and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.

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