Kent · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Tunstall, Kent
We travel to Tunstall 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 creaks or moves underfoot
- Scuffs and light scratches
How we handle shower tray repair in Tunstall
If the entire tray looks tired, we can resurface it, giving it a fresh, even finish without removing the screen or tiles. We regularly repair stone resin, cast iron and acrylic, and the jobs we see most are scuffs and light scratches and a cracked shower tray.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Tunstall (ME9)
- County
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
The tray itself may not cost much, but the work around it does: removing the screen, breaking out tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. A repair is one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. 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. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Tunstall
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Fixed prices from your photos
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Take a look at our full price list.
Work for landlords and builders
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Kent and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
When a repair isn’t the answer
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Tunstall
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
Can I fix it myself?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Tunstall questions
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Are there extra charges for Tunstall?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
Do you come to Tunstall?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Tunstall and the rest of Kent. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Covering Tunstall
Tunstall is about 1 mile south-west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We visit clients in Tunstall and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Our repair technicians cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 37 miles away.
All of ME9 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we cover Heart's Delight (1 mile north-west), Borden (1 mile north-west), Highsted (1 mile east), Rodmersham Green (1 mile east) and Sittingbourne (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Ashford (14 miles south-east), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (7 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles west).
Landmarks near Tunstall
Around Tunstall, we work in homes near Church of St John the Baptist, Fulston Manor School and Tunstall Church of England (Aided) Primary School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Sittingbourne station, roughly 1.4 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.9 miles north).
What affects the price in Tunstall
Prices start from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- Access to the area
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material
A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Natural light rather than flash
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A picture taken from further back
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Different materials, different repairs
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Chips can rust if they’re left, so it’s worth repairing early.
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. They chip and crack from impact, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best:
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Don’t ignore a tray that flexes
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
- Ventilate the room after showers
Avoid abrasive pads and strong descalers. Warm water and a mild detergent is enough.
Act on split sealant early. It lets water behind the tray and can cause damage underneath.
Nearby places to Tunstall
What else we do in Tunstall
How the visit works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you are happy with the plan. Most jobs take a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- 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 whole tray.
- We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
- We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the whole tray.
- Once cured, normally by the following day, you can use the shower.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Make sure the area is dry
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
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