Kent · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Kingston, Kent
We travel to Kingston for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Chipped corners or rims
- Chips caused during fitting
About our shower tray repair in Kingston
We repair plenty of shower trays. Chips by the waste, cracks across the base and dull, stained surfaces can all be put right without removing the tray. If you’re dealing with a tray that flexes and scuffs and light scratches, we can help, on acrylic, cast iron and enamelled steel alike.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Kingston as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Kingston (CT4)
- County
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Kingston and nearby
Kingston is about 5 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Kingston is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our jobs stretch from Kingston to London (57 miles away).
Every address in CT4 is within our area. From The Street, Church Lane and Covet Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Close by, we cover Out Elmstead (1 mile south-east), Barham (1 mile south-east), Marley (1 mile south-west), Bishopsbourne (1 mile north-west) and Derringstone (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles north-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south-east), Folkestone (9 miles south) and Ramsgate (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Kingston
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Barham Church of England Primary School, Black Robin Public House and Church of St Giles, among other places. Kingston’s nearest station is Adisham station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Kent and Canterbury Hospital (4.2 miles north-west).
What we do, step by step
The work is clean and fairly quiet. We protect the area first, then the work takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- We make sure the tray does not flex and look for the cause of any crack.
- We clean and prepare the damaged area or the entire tray.
- Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
- We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the entire tray.
- We leave it to cure; the shower is usually usable the day after.
How to prepare
- Ensure the area is dry
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Clear the area around the damage
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
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Different materials, different repairs
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are popular because they’re rigid and low-profile. They need a flat, solid base, and repairs are matched to the gel coat.
Kingston: your questions answered
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Will the price change on the day?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
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 cracked shower tray be repaired?
Frequently. If the tray moves, the support needs fixing first.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Repairing versus replacing in Kingston
A new tray can be cheap, but fitting it isn’t: removing the screen, breaking out tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. A repair is one visit. Prices start from £95. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Kingston
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- We leave the room as we found it
- Most jobs done in one visit
- No need to remove anything
See our full price list.
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
When we’d advise against a repair
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
- Leaking waste fittings
- A tray broken in more than one place
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
Common problems we fix in Kingston
Trays crack mainly because they move: without a solid, level base underneath, it flexes each time someone stands on it. Chips normally come from dropped bottles.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- Chips caused during fitting
Before booking anyone
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How long it needs to cure
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Keeping it looking good
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Stick to gentle cleaners
- Store bottles off the tray
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
- Report any creaking or movement early
Rinse the tray down after showering, clean with mild cleaners, and keep an eye on the sealant so water can’t get underneath.
Failed sealant around a tray should be replaced quickly. It lets water behind the tray and can cause damage underneath.
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Kingston as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
