Kent · England
Shower Tray Repair in Ratling
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Ratling and across Kent. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
Shower tray repair at your home in Ratling
We check the tray before repairing it: if it flexes underfoot, the cause needs sorting before any repair, otherwise any crack returns. We will tell you if that is the case. Whether it’s edge chips from dropped bottles and a tray that creaks or moves underfoot, we can help, on stone resin, cast iron and acrylic alike.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Where
- Ratling (CT3)
- Region
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairs by material
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
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Landlord and trade work in Ratling
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.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll arrange it.
What affects the price in Ratling
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- The colour and finish to match
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Quotes from your pictures
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Natural light rather than flash
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Something in shot to show the size
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
What a repair can’t fix
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
- A tray broken in more than one place
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
Your questions about shower tray repair in Ratling
Is it OK to use a cracked tray?
Not until you know the crack isn’t letting water through. Check the ceiling below for damp.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
How long does it take to cure?
Usually the next day. We will tell you the exact time when we finish.
Do you reseal the tray as well?
Yes. We can repair and reseal on the same visit.
What happens if you find more damage?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
What we are called out for in Ratling
Dull and stained trays are usually down to cleaning: limescale, harsh chemicals and abrasive pads wear the finish away.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Damage from a refit or building work
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- Chipped corners or rims
- Staining and dullness across the tray
Comparing quotes
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether the price covers travel
- What preparation is included
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
Ratling and the surrounding area
Ratling is about 6 miles south-east of Canterbury, in Kent. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Our technicians cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Ratling to London (59 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of the CT3 postcode area and the streets around it. Close by, we cover Nonington (1 mile south-east), Snowdown (1 mile south), Goodnestone (1 mile north-east), Chillenden (2 miles east) and Woolage Village (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (6 miles north-west), Margate (13 miles north-east), Dover (8 miles south-east), Folkestone (11 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Ratling
We visit homes around St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and St Peter. Ratling’s nearest station is Adisham station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Martins Hospital (5.2 miles north-west).
How the visit works
Arrival times are agreed in advance. On site, it takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. We leave the room clean.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Any sealant in the way is cut out.
- We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
- We refinish the surface to match the tray.
- We clean up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Clear the area around the damage
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Getting a price
To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
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Repair or replace in Ratling?
If the tray is solid and the crack hasn’t let water spread, repair is normally best. If the floor is damaged or the tray is badly cracked, replacement may make more sense. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ratling
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- We leave the room as we found it
- Everything repaired in place
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
