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Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Abington Vale, Northamptonshire

Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing at your home in Abington Vale, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips caused during fitting
  • Chips or cracks by the plughole
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair near Abington Vale

What shower tray repair costs

Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • The colour and finish to match
  • The type of damage

Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

How to get a fixed quote

The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • One sharp close-up of the damage

If you’re in Abington Vale and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Shower tray repair in Abington Vale without replacing anything

Every crack has a cause, and we find it first. A tray that moves needs its support sorting first, so the repair lasts. Typical jobs include scratches from cleaning or grit and cracks running from the waste, across acrylic, cast iron and enamelled steel.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.

Area
Abington Vale (NN3, NN1)
Region
Northamptonshire
Cover
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

What we cannot put right

In fairness, some problems need a different fix:

  • Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
  • A tray broken in more than one place
  • A tray that moves underfoot

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

What we work on

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

What happens on the day

Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, and we leave the room as we found it.

  1. The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
  2. Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
  3. We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
  4. We refinish the surface to match the tray.
  5. We clean up and give you the curing time.

Preparing for the visit

  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Let us know about parking or access

Getting a price

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.

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Can I fix it myself?

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

Landlord and trade work in Abington Vale

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

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.

Repair or replace in Abington Vale?

Trays sit under the screen and tiles, so replacing one disturbs a lot around it. Repairing it avoids that disruption. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Why us?

  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Generally one visit, start to finish
  • Colour-matched on site

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How to care for the repair

Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:

  • Replace failing sealant promptly
  • Give the tray a quick rinse after use
  • Keep the bathroom well ventilated
  • Keep heavy bottles on a shelf

Keep heavy bottles off the tray floor, so they cannot be knocked over.

A small crack lets in a little water every time you shower, which can damage the floor over time. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.

Our work in Abington Vale

Abington Vale is about 2 miles east of Northampton, in Northamptonshire. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Abington Vale and the surrounding area, so there is no workshop to go to. Abington Vale is one of 364 places in Northamptonshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 47 miles away.

Postcode districts we cover here: NN3 and NN1. From Denbigh Road, Trinity Road and Tanfield Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Weston Favell (1 mile north), Abington (1 mile north-west), Little Houghton (1 mile south-east), Little Billing (1 mile north-east) and Great Houghton (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Kettering (12 miles north-east), Wellingborough (8 miles north-east), Daventry (14 miles west), Rushden (11 miles east), Towcester (10 miles south-west) and Desborough (14 miles north).

Around Abington Vale

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of Saint Peter, Northampton School for Boys and Bridgewater Primary School. The nearest railway station is Northampton station, about 2.4 miles west. A little further out are Little Houghton Ringwork (1.3 miles south-east) and Museum of The Northamptonshire Regiment (0.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Abington Meadows.

  • Parks and local facilities nearby include Boothville (1.8 miles north)
Map of Abington Vale © OpenStreetMap contributors

Abington Vale questions

What areas do you cover?

Everywhere in the UK, Abington Vale included. There is no extra charge for travel.

Is it OK to use a cracked tray?

Not until you know the crack isn’t letting water through. Check the ceiling below for damp.

When can you do it?

We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Generally, yes. The old repair comes out first.

Do you work in Abington Vale?

Yes. We work across the UK and come to Abington Vale. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

How do I book?

Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire shower tray and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.

Is a cracked tray repairable?

Frequently. If the tray moves, the support needs fixing first.

When can I use the shower again?

Normally by the following day. We’ll tell you the exact time when we finish.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Enamelled steel

Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so it’s worth repairing early.

Acrylic

Acrylic-capped trays are lighter, so a firm base is essential. We repair cracks and scratches.

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