Kent · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Scragged Oak, Kent
Our repair technicians come to Scragged Oak for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- A cracked shower tray
What shower tray repair costs
Repairs from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Scragged Oak. The price depends on:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The material and finish
- Unusual colours or finishes
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from photos
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- The material, if you know it
- One picture of the whole shower tray
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Shower tray repair in Scragged Oak, done in place
Stone resin, acrylic and ceramic trays can all be repaired, and worn trays can be resurfaced completely. The tray stays in place, so the screen and tiling stay as they are. We’re often asked to fix a tray that creaks or moves underfoot and edge chips from dropped bottles, on acrylic, ceramic and stone resin.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Kent.
- Where
- Scragged Oak (ME14)
- Region
- Kent
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Scragged Oak
What else we do in Scragged Oak
Scragged Oak questions
Do you work in Scragged Oak?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Scragged Oak for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
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.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
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.
Do you redo the sealant?
Yes. We can repair and reseal on the same visit.
When to call us in Scragged Oak
Trays crack mainly because they move: without a solid, level base underneath, it flexes each time someone stands on it. Chips normally come from dropped bottles.
Common reasons people in Scragged Oak contact us are:
- Damage around the waste
- Chipped corners or rims
- Damage from a refit or building work
- Staining and dullness across the tray
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What preparation is included
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Landlord and trade work in Scragged Oak
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Kent and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Repairing versus replacing in Scragged Oak
A new tray can be cheap, but fitting it is not: taking out the enclosure, tiling and resealing. A repair is one visit. Prices start from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Scragged Oak
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Take a look at our prices page.
Scragged Oak and nearby
Scragged Oak is about 3 miles south-east of Chatham, in Kent. From the centre of Scragged Oak to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Scragged Oak is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Scragged Oak to London (about 32 miles away).
Jobs in ME14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Scragged Oak, we cover Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east), Kemsley Street (1 mile north), Bredhurst (1 mile north-west), Dunn Street (1 mile north-west) and Lidsing (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles south-west), Sittingbourne (6 miles east), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Faversham (13 miles east), Northfleet (13 miles north-west) and Minster (11 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Scragged Oak
Our clients here include homes close to Church of St Peter and Levan Strice and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Bearsted station, about 3.2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Allington Castle (3.8 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Scragged Oak include Detling Hill and Burham Down.
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
- Rinse away soap after showering
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
Keep an eye on the sealant, and replace it when it splits or goes black.
A small crack lets in a little water every time you shower, and over months that can rot the floor. An early repair is far cheaper than floor repairs.
The process
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We protect the floor and the enclosure.
- Any sealant in the way is cut out.
- The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
- The surface is refinished to match.
- We clean up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Ensure the area is dry
Getting a price
Most clients in Scragged Oak get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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Honest limits
A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:
- Trays cracked in several places
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
