Kent · England
Shower Tray Repair in Upper Hardres
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing in Upper Hardres, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- A tray that flexes
Upper Hardres and nearby
Upper Hardres is about 4 miles south of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in CT4, we come to you. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 54 miles away.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area. Whether you live on Broxhall Road and Hardres Court Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Close by, we cover Lynsore Bottom (1 mile south-east), Pett Bottom (1 mile north-east), Lower Hardres (1 mile north), Petham (2 miles west) and Street End (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (11 miles south-west), Canterbury (4 miles north), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (10 miles south), Whitstable (10 miles north) and Deal (13 miles east).
What’s near Upper Hardres
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Peter and St Paul and The Duck pub. The nearest railway station is Bekesbourne station, about 3.9 miles north-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Canterbury Castle (4.1 miles north) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (3.5 miles north).
Shower tray repair in Upper Hardres, done in place
If the whole tray looks tired, we can resurface it, giving it a fresh, even finish. Whether it’s a tray that creaks or moves underfoot and scuffs and light scratches, we can generally put it right, on stone resin, ceramic and acrylic alike.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will come back.
- Where
- Upper Hardres (CT4)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Upper Hardres
Other services in Upper Hardres
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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 normally the cheaper route.
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.
Repairing versus replacing in Upper Hardres
A new shower tray often means a new enclosure fitting, new tiling and new sealant. Repairing it avoids all of that, at a fraction of the cost. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Upper Hardres. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Upper Hardres
- No extra charge for your area
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Work done at your home or business
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Read our pricing.
Signs you need shower tray repair in Upper Hardres
The waste is a common starting point for cracks, because that is where the tray is weakest and the fitting puts pressure on it.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- Damage around the waste
- Chips on the edges
- Cracks running from the waste
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether a trained technician does the job
Landlords, agents and businesses in Upper Hardres
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
How we price shower tray repair
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:
- The material
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How easy the damage is to reach
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from pictures
Two or three clear photos are normally enough. Try to include:
- A wider photo showing the whole shower tray
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Something in shot to show the size
- Where you are, by postcode
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
How to care for the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Store bottles off the tray
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
- Ventilate the room after showers
Store heavy bottles on a shelf, not on the tray, so they can’t be knocked over.
Every shower forces a little water into a crack, and over months that can rot the floor. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.
What your shower tray is made of matters
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 are filled and matched to the surface.
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
The process
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job typically takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Any sealant in the way is cut out.
- The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
- The surface is refinished to match.
- We clean up and give you the curing time.
Before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Get a quote
If you’re in Upper Hardres and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Advice
FAQs for Upper Hardres
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Upper Hardres included. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Can you replace the silicone at the same time?
We can. After a repair is a good time to reseal.
Is a cracked tray repairable?
Frequently. If the tray moves, the support needs fixing first.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
When can I use the shower again?
Normally by the following day. We will confirm before we leave.
What information do you need?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
