Kent · England
Shower Tray Repair in Ulcombe
Damaged shower tray in Ulcombe? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Movement when you stand on it
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
Shower tray repair in Ulcombe without replacing anything
You don’t always need a new tray. If it’s firmly supported, we can repair it where it is, saving you the cost and mess of a new one. We’re often asked to fix a crack across the base and a tray that creaks or moves underfoot, in acrylic, stone resin and ceramic.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- Ulcombe (ME17)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Stone resin
Stone resin is a dense, rigid material with a smooth gel coat. They crack if the base isn’t fully supported, and chips can be filled and matched.
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. Impacts can chip or crack them, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
Do you need shower tray repair in Ulcombe?
Heavy bottles, shower heads and dropped razors chip trays, normally along the edges or by the waste.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- Damage around the waste
- Movement when you stand on it
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether the price covers travel
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
DIY repairs versus a professional job
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
What we do, step by step
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. You can expect it to take a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface.
- First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
- The damaged area, or the whole tray, is cleaned and prepared.
- We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
- We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
- We leave it to cure; the shower is usually usable the day after.
How to prepare
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Ask for a price
If you’re in Ulcombe and want a price, photos are the quickest way: 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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Should you replace it?
Replacing a tray generally means refitting the screen, retiling and resealing. A repair leaves all of that untouched, at a fraction of the cost. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. 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.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ulcombe
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- One visit for most repairs
Take a look at our prices page.
Where we work around Ulcombe
Ulcombe is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Ulcombe and nearby villages, so there’s no workshop to go to. Our technicians cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Ulcombe to London (about 37 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of ME17. From The Street and Chapmans Place or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Close by, we cover Fairbourne Heath (1 mile north-east), Eastwood (1 mile south-east), Kingswood (1 mile north-west), Chartway Street (1 mile north-west) and Broadstone (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Faversham (13 miles north-east), Kings Hill (11 miles west) and Davington (13 miles north-east).
Near you in Ulcombe
Around Ulcombe, we work in homes near All Saints Church, The Harrow Public House and Ulcombe Church of England Primary School. For rail, the closest station is Harrietsham station, roughly 2.5 miles north-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Sutton Valence Castle (2 miles west) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.3 miles north).
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Use the extractor fan
- Rinse away soap after showering
- Report any creaking or movement early
- Check the seal every few months
Keep an eye on the sealant, and replace it when it splits or goes black.
Don’t keep using a cracked tray. Water may be getting under the tray, where it causes damage you cannot see.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ulcombe
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Kent and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
What we can’t put right
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
- Multiple cracks across the tray
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron
- Ceramic
Ulcombe: your questions answered
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Are there extra charges for Ulcombe?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide. Our prices are the same everywhere.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
