Kent · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Waltham, Kent
Fixed-price shower tray repair in Waltham and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage from a refit or building work
- A crack across the base
Where we work around Waltham
Waltham is about 6 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in 922 places in Kent. We work right across the region, from Waltham to London (52 miles away).
We cover every part of the CT4 postcode area and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Church Lane, Richdore Road and Kake Street, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Waltham: Stelling Minnis (2 miles east), Bossingham (2 miles east), Stowting Common (4 miles south), Stowting (4 miles south) and Rhodes Minnis (4 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (8 miles south-west), Canterbury (6 miles north-east), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (10 miles south-east), Whitstable (11 miles north) and Faversham (10 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Waltham
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Bartholomew and Compasses Inn. For rail, the closest station is Chilham station, about 3.7 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Chilham Castle (4.1 miles north-west) and Kent and Canterbury Hospital (5.5 miles north-east).
Shower tray repair at your home in Waltham
Every crack has a cause, and we find it first. A tray that moves needs its support sorting first, so the repair lasts. We regularly repair acrylic, enamelled steel and cast iron, and common reasons people get in touch are damage from a refit or building work and a tray that looks tired however much you clean it.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Area
- Waltham (CT4)
- County
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- What the surface is made of
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Compared with replacing, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Quotes from your pictures
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- Details of any past repairs
- One picture of the entire shower tray
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
What we can’t put right
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- A tray that moves underfoot
- A tray broken in more than one place
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Waltham
- Stone resin
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron
Landlord and trade work in Waltham
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Waltham as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
DIY kit or professional repair?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Also in Waltham
Why repair rather than replace?
A new shower tray normally involves taking out the enclosure and tiles, preparing a new base and re-tiling. A repair or resurface leaves all of that alone. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Waltham
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- No need to remove anything
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Take a look at our prices page.
Waltham questions
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
How long before I can shower?
You’ll get the exact time when we finish.
What do you need from me?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Different materials, different repairs
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are heavy and rigid with a gel-coat finish. They crack if the base isn’t fully supported, and chips can be filled and matched.
When to call us in Waltham
Dull and stained trays are normally down to cleaning: abrasive pads, strong chemicals and limescale strip the surface finish.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- Chips caused during fitting
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
What your quote should include
- What aftercare is recommended
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How your room will be protected
How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job typically takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We ensure the tray does not flex and look for the cause of any crack.
- We clean and prepare the damaged area or the entire tray.
- We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
- The repair is colour-matched, or the whole tray gets a new finish.
- The tray is left to cure and can generally be used the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Clear the area around the damage
- Ensure the area is dry
How to get a price
Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your CT4 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
