Kent · England

Shower Tray Repair for West Malling homes

Problem with your shower tray in West Malling? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Edge chips from dropped bottles
  • A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair near West Malling

Shower tray repair in West Malling without replacing anything

Most tray damage can be repaired in place, from a chip by the waste to a crack across the base. We match the colour and finish so the repair blends in. We regularly repair cast iron, enamelled steel and stone resin, and people most frequently call us about cracks running from the waste and a tray that flexes.

Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.

Area
West Malling (ME19)
Area hub
Kent
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

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, it’s worth having it done properly.

How it works

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.

  1. We make sure the tray does not flex and look for the cause of any crack.
  2. We clean and prepare the damaged area or the whole tray.
  3. We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
  4. We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
  5. Once cured, usually by the next day, you can use the shower.

Preparing for the visit

  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

How to get a price

You don’t 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’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

Get a fixed quote

Advice

What we are called out for in West Malling

Most cracked trays are trays that flex: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, every shower puts strain on it. Chips generally come from dropped bottles.

Keep an eye out for these signs:

  • Cracks running from the waste
  • A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
  • Snagging damage in a new bathroom
  • Scratches in the surface

Questions to ask before you book

  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges

Our hiring checklist

Different materials, different repairs

Ceramic

Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.

Acrylic

Acrylic-capped trays are lighter, so good support matters. Cracks and scratches can be repaired.

How we price shower tray repair

Repairs from £95. There is no charge for travel to West Malling. The price comes down to:

  • The type of damage
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • The colour and finish to match
  • The material

We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for West Malling. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

How to get a fixed price

The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:

  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • What it’s made of, if you know

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire shower tray, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

When we’d advise against a repair

To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:

  • Trays cracked in several places
  • Plumbing leaks under the tray
  • A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported

Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.

What we work on

  • Ceramic
  • Cast iron
  • Enamelled steel
  • Stone resin
  • Acrylic

West Malling questions

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

Is repairing better than replacing?

In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.

Do you redo the sealant?

Yes. We can repair and reseal on the same visit.

Can you make an old tray look new?

Yes. The whole tray can be resurfaced without removing it.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

Do I have to be there?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.

Can you price it without visiting?

Nearly always. If pictures do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.

What areas do you cover?

We work UK-wide, and that includes West Malling. Prices do not change with location.

How to look after the repair

Aftercare is simple:

  • Do not use strong acids or bleach
  • Get a moving tray checked
  • Keep the bathroom well ventilated
  • Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth

Rinse the tray after use, clean with mild cleaners, and keep the sealant in good condition so water cannot get underneath.

If the tray creaks or moves, get it checked, before it cracks.

West Malling and the surrounding area

West Malling is about 6 miles west of Maidstone, in Kent. We visit customers in West Malling, so nothing has to leave your home. Our technicians cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from West Malling to London (26 miles away).

We work across ME19. Local streets include High Street, Police Station Road and London Road, all of which we cover. Being close to the A20, West Malling is easy for our technicians to reach. Other places close to West Malling include Well Street (1 mile south-east), East Malling (1 mile east), Kings Hill (2 miles south), Ditton (2 miles east) and Red Hill (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (15 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (9 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).

Landmarks near West Malling

Around West Malling, we work in homes near Manor Park Country Park, Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin and More Park Catholic Primary School. Other local landmarks include The Malling School (1.4 miles east), Five Pointed Star Public House (under half a mile east) and The Malling School (1.4 miles east). West Malling’s nearest station is West Malling station, roughly 0.7 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Coldrum Long Barrow (2.3 miles north-west) and Leybourne Castle (1.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.

Map of West Malling © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should you replace it?

When the tray is firm and dry underneath, repair is the obvious choice. If water has damaged the floor, or the tray is cracked in several places, a new tray may be better. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Why book with us

  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • One price list for the whole UK
  • We leave the room as we found it

Read our full price list.

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