Kent · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Manston, Kent
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing in Manston, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- Movement when you stand on it
How we handle shower tray repair in Manston
Stone resin, acrylic and ceramic trays can all be repaired, or resurface the entire tray if it’s worn. The tray stays in place, so the screen and tiling stay as they are. Typical jobs include chips caused during fitting and a tray that flexes, across acrylic, cast iron and ceramic.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll come back.
- Where
- Manston (CT12)
- Region
- Kent
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Questions from Manston
Are there extra charges for Manston?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Which areas do you work in?
All of Kent, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
How much does shower tray repair cost in Manston?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
How we price shower tray repair
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material and finish
- Access to the area
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
How to get a fixed price
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Where you are, by postcode
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the shower tray, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Our work in Manston
Manston is about 2 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Manston is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We work right across the region, from Manston to London (about 64 miles away).
Every address in CT12 is within our area. Streets in the area include High Street, The Meadows and Manston Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Manston, we cover Haine (1 mile north-east), Flete (1 mile north), Newington (1 mile east), Cliffs End (1 mile south) and Chilton (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (13 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (9 miles south) and Herne Bay (10 miles west).
Near you in Manston
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Lord of the Manor pub, Sandwich and Pegwell Bay and The Royal Harbour Academy and the streets around them. You will also find Newington Community Primary School (1.1 miles east) and St. Catherine's Church (less than half a mile south). Manston’s nearest station is Thanet Parkway station, roughly 1.2 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum (0.9 miles west) and Ramsgate General Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Local facilities include Margate West (2.6 miles north)
What we are called out for in Manston
Most cracked trays are trays that flex: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, every shower puts strain on it. Chips usually come from dropped bottles.
People usually call us after spotting one of these:
- Chipped corners or rims
- Damage around the waste
- A tray that flexes
- Scuffs and light scratches
What to look for in a quote
- What protection goes down before work starts
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What prep work is covered
How the visit works
We begin by going over the job with you. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. Allow a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.
- We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
- The damaged area, or the whole tray, is cleaned and prepared.
- We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
- The repair is colour-matched, or the whole tray gets a new finish.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, you can use the shower.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Related advice
What we cannot put right
A repair is not always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:
- A tray broken in more than one place
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
Keeping it looking good
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Use the extractor fan
- Do not use strong acids or bleach
- Store bottles off the tray
- Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
Keep heavy bottles off the tray floor, to avoid chips.
Act on split sealant early. Water gets behind and under the tray and can damage the floor below.
What else we do in Manston
Repairing versus replacing in Manston
A new shower tray normally involves taking out the enclosure and tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. A repair or resurface leaves all of that alone. Prices start from £95. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Manston
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- No need to remove anything
- Colour-matched on site
Read our full price list.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
