Kent · England

Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Newbury, Kent

Shower tray repair for Newbury, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then we come to you.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chipped corners or rims
  • Chips or cracks by the plughole
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need shower tray repair in Newbury?

Where we work around Newbury

Newbury is about 3 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Across the ME9 area, a technician comes to you. Newbury is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 39 miles away.

Here we cover the ME9 postcode area. Neighbouring places we cover include Kingsdown (1 mile south), Dungate (1 mile south-west), Bapchild (1 mile north), Erriottwood (1 mile south-east) and Rodmersham Green (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles east) and Faversham (5 miles east).

Near you in Newbury

In Newbury, that means homes near The Sittingbourne School, Cromers Wood and Church of St Catherine. For rail, the closest station is Teynham station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.4 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.1 miles south-east).

Map of Newbury © OpenStreetMap contributors

Shower tray repair at your home in Newbury

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. We are often asked to fix chips caused during fitting and a tray that flexes, on acrylic, ceramic and stone resin.

Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Where
Newbury (ME9)
Area hub
Kent
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Landlord and trade work in Newbury

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

Common problems we fix in Newbury

Most cracked trays are trays that flex: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, it flexes each time someone stands on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.

Look out for these signs:

  • A crack across the base
  • Chips or cracks by the plughole
  • A tray that flexes
  • Chips on the edges

What to look for in a quote

  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
  • How your room will be protected
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers

10 questions to ask before booking

What we cannot put right

In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:

  • A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
  • Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
  • A tray broken in more than one place

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

Materials we repair

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

What we do, step by step

Here’s how a visit usually runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Allow a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and how to care for it.

  1. We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
  2. Next we clean and prepare the tray.
  3. Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
  4. The repair is colour matched, or the whole tray gets a new finish.
  5. We leave it to cure; the shower is usually usable the next day.

Before we arrive

  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Have a window or extractor fan available

Ask for a price

To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say right away whether it can be repaired.

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Materials and what they mean for the repair

Acrylic

Acrylic-capped trays are lighter, so good support matters. Cracks and scratches can be repaired.

Ceramic

Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.

Can I fix it myself?

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.

Why repair rather than replace?

The tray itself may not cost much, but the work around it does: taking out the enclosure, tiling and resealing. Repairing it takes one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Newbury. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

What you get with us

  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • No extra charge for your area
  • Everything repaired in place
  • Rooms protected and left tidy

Take a look at our prices page.

Your questions about shower tray repair in Newbury

Do I have to be there?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.

How do I book?

Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.

Do you reseal the tray as well?

Yes. We can repair and reseal on the same visit.

Is there a call-out fee?

We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.

Are you a vetted contractor?

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

Is a cracked shower tray safe to use?

We would stop using it until it’s repaired, because water may be getting underneath.

Will there be a smell?

Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.

What affects the price in Newbury

Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. What matters most is:

  • How many areas need work
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • Whether we combine several jobs

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

Send photos for a quote

You can take the photos on your phone. Ensure they show:

  • Details of any past repairs
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Any details about the material

Upload photos of the damage and one of the entire item, with your ME9 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

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