Kent · England

Shower tray repair & resurfacing in South Alkham, Kent

Local shower tray repair for South Alkham: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damage around the waste
  • A dull, stained or worn surface
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair for South Alkham homes

Should you replace it?

The tray is generally the last thing fitted and the first thing tiled up to, so replacing one disturbs a lot around it. A repair keeps everything as it is. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.

Why South Alkham customers choose us

  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Colour-matched on site
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year

See our full price list.

Shower tray repair in South Alkham, done in place

The first thing we do is check the tray: a tray that moves needs its support sorted first, or the crack will come back. We’ll explain what we find. If you are dealing with a cracked shower tray and a tray that looks tired however much you clean it, we can help.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll sort it.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Where
South Alkham (CT15)
Region
Kent
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

What we’re called out for in South Alkham

Dull and stained trays are typically down to cleaning: abrasive pads, strong chemicals and limescale wear the finish away.

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

  • Cracks running from the waste
  • Movement when you stand on it
  • Staining and dullness across the tray
  • Scuffs and light scratches

Questions to ask before booking

  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • What prep work is covered
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT

How to compare quotes

Can I fix it myself?

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.

Your questions about shower tray repair in South Alkham

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.

How soon can you come?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.

Do I have to be there?

We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.

Can you fix a cracked tray?

Frequently. If the tray moves, the support needs fixing first.

How long before I can shower?

We’ll give you the curing time on the day, usually the following day.

Is there a call-out fee?

Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Is a cracked shower tray safe to use?

Only if you are sure it isn’t leaking. Check the ceiling below for damp.

Our work in South Alkham

South Alkham is about 4 miles west of Dover, in Kent. Across the CT15 area, we carry out the work at your property. South Alkham is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 62 miles away.

Our repair technicians cover all of the CT15 postcode area and the streets around it. From Meggett Lane and Alkham Valley Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Alkham (1 mile north-east), Drellingore (1 mile south-west), Chalksole Green (1 mile north), Ewell Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Wolverton (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-west), Deal (10 miles north-east) and Hythe (7 miles south-west).

Near you in South Alkham

We visit homes around Sladden Wood and Church of St Anthony the Martyr. The nearest railway station is Kearsney station, roughly 2.8 miles north-east. A little further out are Folkestone Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Crabble Corn Mill (3.1 miles east). The countryside around South Alkham includes Dover Western Heights and Sugar Loaf Hill.

Map of South Alkham © OpenStreetMap contributors

For landlords and businesses

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

When a repair isn’t the answer

To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:

  • Damage below the tray that needs a builder
  • A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
  • A tray broken in more than one place

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.

Materials we work on in South Alkham

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

How it works

We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.

  1. The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
  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.

How to prepare

  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible

Getting a price

You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

Send pictures for a quote

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Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £95. We price every job individually, from your pictures. What matters most is:

  • Access to the area
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • What the surface is made of

We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Quotes from your pictures

Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say immediately whether it can be repaired.

Looking after it afterwards

So the finish stays in good condition:

  • Give the tray a quick rinse after use
  • Check the seal every few months
  • Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
  • Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner

Keep an eye on the sealant, and replace it when it splits or goes black.

Failed sealant around a tray should be replaced quickly. It lets water behind the tray and can cause damage underneath.

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