Kent · England
Shower Tray Repair for Styants Bottom homes
Fixed-price shower tray repair in Styants Bottom and the surrounding area, normally in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage around the waste
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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, it’s worth having it done properly.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
How we handle shower tray repair in Styants Bottom
Before repairing a crack, we find out why it happened. A tray that moves needs its support sorting first, so the repair lasts. Common call-outs are for damage around the waste and a crack across the base, across acrylic, ceramic and enamelled steel.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Where
- Styants Bottom (TN15)
- County
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When we’d advise against a repair
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
- A tray broken in more than one place
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Styants Bottom
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
What we do, step by step
Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your pictures first. 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 we leave the room as we found it.
- We make sure the tray doesn’t flex and look for the cause of any crack.
- We clean and prepare the damaged area or the entire tray.
- Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
- We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the whole tray.
- We leave it to cure; the shower is normally usable the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
Getting a price
If you are in Styants Bottom and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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Common problems we fix in Styants Bottom
On timber floors, movement can crack a tray, 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:
- Scratches in the surface
- Chips on the edges
- A tray that flexes
- A crack across the base
Before you book anyone
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
Styants Bottom and the surrounding area
Styants Bottom is about 3 miles east of Sevenoaks, in Kent. We visit customers in Styants Bottom and nearby villages, so there is no workshop to go to. Styants Bottom is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 21 miles away.
Our repair technicians cover all of TN15. We also cover the places around Styants Bottom: Oldbury (1 mile east), Ightham (1 mile south-east), Stone Street (1 mile south), Ivy Hatch (1 mile south-east) and Bitchet Green (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Sevenoaks (3 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (10 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east) and Tonbridge (6 miles south).
What’s near Styants Bottom
We visit homes around The Harrow Inn, Ightham Primary School and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve and the streets around them. Nearby too are St Lawrence (0.8 miles south) and Wrotham School (2.4 miles north-east). Styants Bottom’s nearest station is Kemsing station, roughly 1 mile north-west. A little further out are Ightham Court (1.3 miles north-east) and Sevenoaks Hospital (2.8 miles west). The countryside around Styants Bottom includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.
Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around Styants Bottom, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we will price them together.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Keeping it looking good
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Get a moving tray checked
- Rinse the tray after each shower
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
- Ventilate the room after showers
Wait the full curing time before you shower. After that, gentle cleaning and good ventilation keep it in good shape.
Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water can get through to the floor and walls, where it causes damage you cannot see.
What shower tray repair costs
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Send photos for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- Natural light rather than flash
- Details of any past repairs
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- The material, if you know it
Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Styants Bottom, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Questions from Styants Bottom
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.
Can you make an old tray look new?
Yes. We can resurface the entire tray for a fresh finish.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole shower tray and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Do you come to Styants Bottom?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Styants Bottom. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Should you replace it?
If the tray is solid and the crack hasn’t let water spread, repair is usually best. If water has damaged the floor, or the tray is cracked in several places, a new tray may be better. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Styants Bottom
- One visit for most repairs
- Fixed prices from your photos
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
See our pricing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
