Kent · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Pootings, Kent
Our repair technicians come to Pootings for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the edges
- Damage around the waste
Shower tray repair at your home in Pootings
You don’t always need a new tray. If it’s solid underneath, it can normally be repaired in place, saving you the cost and mess of a new one. We’re often asked to fix a tray that flexes and edge chips from dropped bottles, on enamelled steel, cast iron and stone resin.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone.
- Area
- Pootings (TN8)
- County
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we cannot put right
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
- A tray broken in more than one place
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
Places near Pootings
More services for Pootings
Pootings and nearby
Pootings is about 6 miles south-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Anywhere in TN8, we come to you. Our technicians cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 20 miles away.
Our visits in TN8 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. If you are just outside Pootings, we cover Four Elms (1 mile south-east), Crockham Hill (1 mile north-west), Puddledock (1 mile north-east), Mowshurst (1 mile south) and Marlpit Hill (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Sevenoaks (6 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south-east), Tonbridge (9 miles east), Swanley (13 miles north), Kings Hill (14 miles east) and Paddock Wood (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Pootings
Around Pootings, we work in homes near Congregational Church and Four Elms Primary School. The closest station to Pootings is Edenbridge station, about 1.4 miles south-west. A little further out are Tandridge Priory (3.1 miles north-west) and Haxted Watermill Museum (3.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Pootings includes Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
Repairs by material
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
What shower tray repair costs
Prices start from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material and finish
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Quotes from your pictures
You can generally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- A wider photo showing the entire shower tray
- Any details about the material
- Natural light rather than flash
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
How the visit works
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the work takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- We check the tray for movement first.
- The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
- Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
- We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
- We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
FAQs for Pootings
Can tenants book a repair?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Can you make an old tray look new?
Yes. We can resurface the whole tray for a fresh finish.
What do you need from me?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders in Pootings.
Are you accredited?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
How long before I can shower?
You will get the exact time when we finish, typically the day after.
What we’re called out for in Pootings
Heavy bottles, shower heads and dropped razors chip trays, typically on the edges or near the plughole.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- Scuffs and light scratches
- Chipped corners or rims
- Damage from a refit or building work
Questions to ask before booking
- How changes to the job are handled
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether they match the colour on site
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Use the extractor fan
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the tray
- Do not use strong acids or bleach
- Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
Rinse the tray down after showering, clean with mild cleaners, and keep an eye on the sealant so water cannot get underneath.
If the tray creaks or moves, get it checked, before it cracks.
Repair or replace in Pootings?
A new shower tray frequently means a new enclosure fitting, new tiling and new sealant. A repair leaves all of that untouched, at a fraction of the cost. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Pootings. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Pootings
- One visit for most repairs
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
See our full price list.
For landlords and businesses
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Pootings use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
For anyone letting property in or around Pootings, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will price them together.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
