Kent · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Swanley, Kent
Shower tray repair across Swanley and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused during fitting
- A cracked shower tray
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so it’s worth repairing early.
About our shower tray repair in Swanley
A cracked or chipped shower tray doesn’t always need replacing. If it’s solid underneath, it can usually be repaired in place, saving you the cost and mess of a new one. Common call-outs are for chipped corners or rims and staining and dullness across the tray, in stone resin, ceramic and enamelled steel.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll come back.
- Where
- Swanley (BR8)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
- Replace failing sealant promptly
- Get a moving tray checked
Rinse the tray down after showering, use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, and keep the sealant in good condition so water can’t get underneath.
A tray that moves underfoot needs looking at, before it cracks or gets worse.
When to call us in Swanley
Heavy bottles, shower heads and dropped razors chip trays, typically on the edges or near the plughole.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Damage from a refit or building work
- Movement when you stand on it
- Chipped corners or rims
- Scratches in the surface
Comparing quotes
- What aftercare is recommended
- What happens if they find more damage
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How long it needs to cure
For landlords and businesses
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
What shower tray repair costs
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- The material
- How much damage there is
- The type of damage
- Doing more than one item at once
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book.
Quotes from your photos
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Where you are, by postcode
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A wider photo showing the entire shower tray
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
How the visit works
On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job normally takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface. We clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We ensure the tray does not flex and look for the cause of any crack.
- Next we clean and prepare the 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 typically usable the following day.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking or access
- Open a window if you can
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Get a quote
For most jobs, pictures 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.
Advice
Nearby places to Swanley
What else we do in Swanley
When a repair isn’t the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:
- A tray that moves underfoot
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Swanley
- Acrylic
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Ceramic
Swanley and the surrounding area
Swanley is about 3 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. Jobs in Swanley are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Our repair technicians cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 14 miles away.
Our visits in BR8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on London Road, Station Road and High Street and the roads around them. Swanley is on the A20 and B258, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Crockenhill (1 mile south-west), Kevington (2 miles south-west), Derry Downs (3 miles west), St Mary Cray (3 miles west) and St Paul's Cray (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Dartford (4 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Tonbridge (14 miles south), Northfleet (8 miles east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Swanley
In Swanley, that means homes near Orchards Academy, St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School and St Mary the Virgin, among other places. Swanley has its own railway station: Swanley station. A little further out are London Borough of Bromley Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Queen Mary's Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Swanley includes The Warren and Summer Hill.
Repair or replace in Swanley?
The tray is usually the last thing fitted and the first thing tiled up to, so replacing one disturbs a lot around it. Repairing it avoids that disruption. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Swanley
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- One visit for most repairs
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- We leave the room as we found it
See our prices page.
FAQs for Swanley
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
When can you do it?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
How long before I can shower?
Normally by the following day. We will confirm before we leave.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Is a cracked tray repairable?
In most cases. A tray that moves needs its support sorting before the repair.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
