Kent · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Oare, Kent
Problem with your shower tray in Oare? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- A tray that flexes
The process
We turn up when we said we would and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. Most visits take a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- First, we check whether the tray moves.
- We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
- Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
- The repair is shaped, colour-matched and finished.
- It’s left to cure, typically until the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Get a quote
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
About our shower tray repair in Oare
Most tray damage can be repaired in place, from chipped edges to cracks across the floor of the tray. We match the colour and finish. Common call-outs are for chips on the edges and scratches in the surface, in acrylic, cast iron and ceramic.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we will come back.
- Area
- Oare (ME13)
- County
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are rigid and slim. They need a flat, solid base, and repairs are matched to the gel coat.
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
What else we do in Oare
Why repair rather than replace?
If the tray is solid and the crack hasn’t let water spread, repair is generally best. If the floor is damaged or the tray is badly cracked, replacement may make more sense. Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Oare
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Work done at your home or business
See our pricing.
Signs you need shower tray repair in Oare
Dull and stained trays are typically down to cleaning: abrasive pads, strong chemicals and limescale strip the surface finish.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- Chipped corners or rims
- A crack across the base
- A damaged area around the waste
What to look for in a quote
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Who will actually do the work
Questions from Oare
When can I use the shower again?
Typically the following day. We’ll confirm before we leave.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
What information do you need?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.
Is it OK to use a cracked tray?
Only if you are sure it isn’t leaking. Check the ceiling below for damp.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?
Typically, as long as it does not flex. The crack is reinforced, filled and refinished.
Aftercare tips
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
Rinse the tray down after showering, clean with mild cleaners, and keep the sealant in good condition so water cannot get underneath.
A small crack lets in a little water every time you shower, which can damage the floor over time. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.
Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around Oare, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
When we’d advise against a repair
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Leaking waste fittings
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- Multiple cracks across the tray
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
Where we work around Oare
Oare is about 1 mile north of Faversham, in Kent. Jobs in Oare are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Oare is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 44 miles away.
All of ME13 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include The Street, Church Road and Russell Place. Other places close to Oare include Davington (1 mile south), The Brents (1 mile south-east), Uplees (1 mile north-west), Faversham (1 mile south) and Four Oaks (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (6 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (11 miles east) and Minster (7 miles north-west).
Around Oare
Around Oare, we work in homes near Church of St Peter, Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School and Three Mariners Inn. Also close by are Davington Primary School (0.7 miles south-east) and Oare Meadow (less than half a mile north). The nearest railway station is Faversham station, about 1.4 miles south-east. A little further out are Newnham Castle (4.5 miles south-west).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
