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Shower Tray Repair in Painters Ash
Shower tray repair across Painters Ash and nearby, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
- Damage from a refit or building work
Shower tray repair in Painters Ash, done in place
The first thing we do is check the tray: a tray that moves needs its support sorted first, otherwise any crack returns. We’ll explain what we find. If you’re dealing with scratches in the surface and a cracked shower tray, we can usually put it right, on enamelled steel, ceramic and acrylic alike.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Painters Ash and across Kent.
- Location
- Painters Ash (DA11, DA13)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What shower tray repair costs
Repairs from £95. There is no charge for travel to Painters Ash. The price depends on:
- The type of damage
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How much damage there is
- How many items we do on one visit
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
Getting a price from photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Natural light rather than flash
Most clients in Painters Ash get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Repairs by material
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Exposed metal can rust, so it’s worth repairing early.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
When we’d advise against a repair
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- A tray that moves underfoot
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
- Stone resin
Signs you need shower tray repair in Painters Ash
Trays crack mainly because they move: without a solid, level base underneath, it flexes each time someone stands on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
- A damaged area around the waste
- A cracked shower tray
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
Before booking anyone
- If travel is included in the price
- What preparation is included
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How the room is protected while they work
How to look after the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
- Ventilate the room after showers
Keep an eye on the sealant, and reseal when it starts to fail.
A tray that moves underfoot needs looking at, before it cracks.
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
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.
Repairing versus replacing in Painters Ash
Replacing a tray generally means taking out the enclosure and tiles, relaying the base and tiling again. Repairing or resurfacing the tray leaves all of that alone. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Painters Ash
- Colour-matched on site
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- One price list for the entire UK
- Everything repaired in place
Take a look at our full price list.
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Painters Ash questions
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
What information do you need?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Does someone need to be in?
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?
Often. If the tray moves, the support needs fixing first.
How the visit works
You do not need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. It normally takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- 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 whole tray.
- We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
- The repair is colour-matched, or the entire tray gets a new finish.
- We leave it to cure; the shower is typically usable the next day.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Getting a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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About Painters Ash
Painters Ash is about 1 mile south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. From the centre of Painters Ash to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Painters Ash is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 19 miles away.
We work across DA11 and DA13 and the streets around it. From Hog Lane, Hall Road and Hunt Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Being close to the A2, Painters Ash is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Springhead (1 mile north-west), Northfleet Green (1 mile south), Northfleet (1 mile north-east), Southfleet (1 mile south-west) and Betsham (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (14 miles south-east), Dartford (5 miles west), Sevenoaks (12 miles south-west), Swanley (7 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (13 miles south-east).
Around Painters Ash
Our clients here include homes close to Saint George's Church of England School, Castle Hill Park and Church of All Saints. You will also find Painters Ash Primary School (under half a mile south-east), Battle of Britain pub (0.6 miles east) and Northfleet School for Girls (within half a mile north-east). For rail, the closest station is Ebbsfleet International station, roughly 1.5 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Stone Castle (2.9 miles north-west) and Gravesham Museum (1.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Painters Ash includes Sawyers Lake and Chafford Gorges Nature Park.
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