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Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Pluckley Thorne, Kent

Shower tray repair in and around Pluckley Thorne: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Snagging damage in a new bathroom
  • Cracks running from the waste
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted shower tray repair in Pluckley Thorne

Shower tray repair at your home in Pluckley Thorne

In most cases, a damaged tray can be repaired where it is, from chipped edges to cracks across the floor of the tray. We match the colour and finish so the repair blends in. If you are dealing with scratches from cleaning or grit and chipped corners or rims, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.

All our work comes with our one-year guarantee.

Where
Pluckley Thorne (TN27)
Region
Kent
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Can I fix it myself?

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, 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 isn’t prepared the repair will not last.

When a repair is not the answer

We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:

  • Multiple cracks across the tray
  • Leaking waste fittings
  • Damage below the tray that needs a builder

Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.

Surfaces we repair

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

Signs you need shower tray repair in Pluckley Thorne

Trays fitted on timber floors can crack if the floor moves, especially if the tray wasn’t bedded properly. On concrete, an uneven base is the usual cause.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • Scuffs and light scratches
  • A crack across the base
  • Damage from a refit or building work
  • Chips on the edges

What your quote should include

  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • What prep work is covered
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • Who will actually do the work

How to compare quotes

What affects the price in Pluckley Thorne

Prices start from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We look at:

  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • What the surface is made of
  • What kind of damage it is

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

How to get a fixed price

You can take the photos on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Ensure they show:

  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • One picture of the entire shower tray
  • Details of any past repairs
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.

How to care for the repair

Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:

  • Do not use strong acids or bleach
  • Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
  • Give the tray a quick rinse after use
  • Report any creaking or movement early

Keep heavy bottles off the tray floor, to avoid chips.

Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water can get through to the floor and walls, where it causes damage you can’t see.

How it works

Arrival times are agreed in advance. On site, it takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface in most cases. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.

  1. We protect the floor and the enclosure.
  2. Any sealant in the way is cut out.
  3. We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
  4. The surface is refinished to match.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.

Before we arrive

  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing

Ask for a price

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

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

Pluckley Thorne and the surrounding area

Pluckley Thorne is about 6 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Clients in Pluckley Thorne get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Pluckley Thorne is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 43 miles away.

All of TN27 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Smarden Road and Lambden Road, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Pluckley Thorne, we cover Fir Toll (1 mile south-east), Pluckley (1 mile north-east), Chambers' Green (1 mile south), Mundy Bois (1 mile north-west) and Newland Green (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles north-west), Ashford (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (12 miles north-east), Davington (12 miles north-east) and Foley Park (12 miles north-west).

What’s near Pluckley Thorne

Typical jobs here are in homes near The Black Horse Inn, Church of St Nicholas and Pluckley Church of England Primary School. The nearest railway station is Pluckley station, about 1 mile south of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Romden Castle (2.2 miles south-west).

Map of Pluckley Thorne © OpenStreetMap contributors

What your shower tray is made of matters

Stone resin

Stone resin is a dense, rigid material with a smooth gel coat. Poor support underneath leads to cracks, and chips are filled and matched to the surface.

Enamelled steel

Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.

Pluckley Thorne: your questions answered

Do you cover Pluckley Thorne?

Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Pluckley Thorne and the rest of Kent. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

What information do you need?

Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just ensure the landlord agrees.

Is there a call-out fee?

There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

Will you leave a mess?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Is my repair covered?

Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Pluckley Thorne

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Kent and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.

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