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Shower Tray Repair for Kingston upon Thames homes

We travel to Kingston upon Thames for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A tray that flexes
  • A damaged area around the waste
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need shower tray repair in Kingston upon Thames?

About our shower tray repair in Kingston upon Thames

Shower tray repairs are one of our most common jobs. Chipped edges, cracks and worn finishes can all be put right without removing the tray. Whether it’s a tray that creaks or moves underfoot and damage around the waste, we can normally put it right.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard.

Location
Kingston upon Thames (KT2, KT1, TW10)
Area hub
Greater London
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

How we price shower tray repair

Prices start from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. What matters most is:

  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • The material and finish
  • Doing more than one item at once

Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Send pictures for a quote

Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A wider photo showing the entire shower tray
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before

The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.

DIY kit or professional repair?

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, a professional repair is worth it.

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

Common questions in Kingston upon Thames

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

Is a cracked shower tray safe to use?

It’s best to stop using it until it’s checked, in case water is getting through.

Do you cover Kingston upon Thames?

We do. We send a technician to Kingston upon Thames for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.

How long does it take to cure?

You will get the exact time when we finish, generally the next day.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.

Can you resurface a whole tray?

Yes, it’s a common job. Resurfacing gives a worn tray an even, clean finish.

Will you leave a mess?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.

What a repair can’t fix

A repair isn’t right for every job, including:

  • A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
  • Trays cracked in several places
  • Rotten or damaged flooring underneath

If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.

Materials we repair

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

Common problems we fix in Kingston upon Thames

Trays crack mainly because they move: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, it flexes each time someone stands on it. Chips generally come from dropped bottles.

Look out for these signs:

  • Movement when you stand on it
  • Scratches from cleaning or grit
  • Staining and dullness across the tray
  • Chips caused during fitting

Before booking anyone

  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • How to care for the finish

How to compare quotes

The process

From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.

  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 strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
  4. We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the entire tray.
  5. We leave it to cure; the shower is usually usable the following day.

How to prepare

  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive

Getting a price

Upload photos of the damage and one of the entire item, with your KT2 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.

Get a fixed quote

Related advice

Repair or replace in Kingston upon Thames?

Replacing a tray usually means refitting the screen, retiling and resealing. A repair leaves all of that untouched, at a fraction of the cost. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. We do not 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.

What you get with us

  • No extra charge for your area
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Colour-matched on site
  • One visit for most repairs

See our pricing.

Landlord and trade work in Kingston upon Thames

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Kingston upon Thames as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Enamelled steel

Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Chips can rust if they’re left, so it’s worth repairing early.

Ceramic

Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and we match the gloss when we repair them.

About Kingston upon Thames

Kingston upon Thames is about 7 miles south-west of Kensington, in Greater London. 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 upon Thames is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We work right across the region, from Kingston upon Thames to London (11 miles away).

All of KT2, KT1 and TW10 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Sigrist Square, Old London Road and London Road, all of which we cover. You’ll find Kingston upon Thames on the B3365, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Norbiton (1 mile east), Coombe (2 miles east), New Malden (2 miles south-east), Coombe Hill (2 miles north-east) and Motspur Park (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (10 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north-east), St Pancras (11 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-east).

Around Kingston upon Thames

We visit homes around Church of St Luke, Kingston Grammar School and Tiffin School and the streets around them. Also close by are The Grey Horse pub (within half a mile south-west), St Luke's CofE Primary School (within half a mile east) and Canbury Gardens (within half a mile north-west). Kingston upon Thames has its own railway station: Kingston station. A little further out are Chessington Castle Hill (4 miles south) and Kingston Hospital (0.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Rose Walk and Kingston Hill Road area.

  • Other local spots include Coombe (1.6 miles east)
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