Kent · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in West Cross, Kent
Shower tray repair in and around West Cross: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage from a refit or building work
- A cracked shower tray
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Use the extractor fan
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
Rinse the tray after use, use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, and keep an eye on the sealant so water can’t get underneath.
Do not keep using a cracked tray. Water may be getting under the tray, and the damage below isn’t visible.
Shower tray repair in West Cross, done in place
You do not 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 are often asked to fix chips on the edges and a crack across the base, on cast iron, enamelled steel and stone resin.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- West Cross (TN17)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What else we do in West Cross
Our work in West Cross
West Cross is about 12 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. West Cross is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 43 miles away.
All of TN17 is covered. If you’re just outside West Cross, we cover Rolvenden (1 mile east), Rolvenden Layne (1 mile south-east), Strood (1 mile east), East End (2 miles north) and Parkgate (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles north), Ashford (12 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (13 miles north-west), Tenterden (3 miles east), Bearsted (15 miles north) and Park Wood (13 miles north).
What’s near West Cross
In West Cross, that means homes near Parish Church of St Mary, Rolvenden Primary School and Bull Hotel. Other landmarks nearby include Benenden Hospital (2.2 miles north) and Sissinghurst Castle (4.5 miles north).
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
How we price shower tray repair
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:
- What the surface is made of
- How many areas need work
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Unusual colours or finishes
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Quotes from your photos
Phone pictures are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- Something in shot to show the size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The material, if you know it
- Details of any past repairs
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 you’ll get a fixed figure back.
West Cross: your questions answered
Is a cracked tray repairable?
In most cases. A tray that moves needs its support sorting before the repair.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
How much does shower tray repair cost in West Cross?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item and your postcode.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
When can I use the shower again?
You will get the exact time when we finish, typically the day after.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
For landlords and businesses
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
What a repair can’t fix
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- A tray that moves underfoot
- Multiple cracks across the tray
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Cast iron
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
The process
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we’re there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Any sealant in the way is cut out.
- We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
- The surface is refinished to match.
- We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.
How to prepare
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Let us know about parking or access
Get a quote
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Related advice
Repair or replace in West Cross?
A new tray can be cheap, but fitting it isn’t: removing the screen, breaking out tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. Repairing it takes one visit. Prices start from £95. 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 West Cross
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Take a look at our prices page.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
