Northamptonshire · England
Shower Tray Repair in Apethorpe
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Apethorpe and across Northamptonshire. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- A damaged area around the waste
Shower tray repair in Apethorpe, done in place
Most tray damage can be repaired in place, from chipped edges to cracks across the floor of the tray. We match the colour and finish so the repair blends in. We regularly repair cast iron, stone resin and acrylic, and people most frequently call us about staining and dullness across the tray and a tray that creaks or moves underfoot.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will come back.
- Location
- Apethorpe (PE8)
- Area hub
- Northamptonshire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price shower tray repair
Prices start from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Apethorpe. The price comes down to:
- What the surface is made of
- How many items we do on one visit
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How many areas need work
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. 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.
Getting a price from photos
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- A photo taken from further back
- The material, if you know it
- 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 a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole shower tray, we can give you a fixed quote.
About Apethorpe
Apethorpe is about 7 miles south of Stamford, in Northamptonshire. Wherever you are in the PE8 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. Apethorpe is one of 364 towns and villages in Northamptonshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 59 miles away.
Here we cover the PE8 postcode area. Streets in the area include Manor Farm, Estate Yard and Bridge Street, and we cover them all. Other places close to Apethorpe include Woodnewton (1 mile south-east), Southwick (2 miles south), North Northamptonshire (2 miles east), Nassington (2 miles east) and Yarwell (3 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Corby (10 miles south-west), Kettering (14 miles south-west), Raunds (14 miles south), Burton Latimer (15 miles south-west), Thrapston (11 miles south) and Oundle (5 miles south).
Around Apethorpe
Around Apethorpe, we work in homes near St Leonard's Church. Not far away are Short Wood and Southwick Wood.
How to care for the repair
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Check the seal every few months
- Do not ignore a tray that flexes
- Ventilate the room after showers
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
Store heavy bottles on a shelf, not on the tray, to avoid chips.
Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water may be getting under the tray, where it causes damage you cannot see.
What we do, step by step
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface.
- First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
- Next we clean and prepare the tray.
- We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
- We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the whole tray.
- The tray is left to cure and can generally be used the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Advice
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Exposed metal can rust, so it’s worth repairing early.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Repair or replace: which is better?
The tray is normally the last thing fitted and the first thing tiled up to, so taking one out disturbs a lot. Repairing it avoids that disruption. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why book with us
- No need to remove anything
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- One visit for most repairs
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Read our pricing.
FAQs for Apethorpe
How soon can you come?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Can a stained tray be refinished?
Yes, it’s a common job. Resurfacing gives a worn tray an even, clean finish.
What happens after I send photos?
You’ll get a fixed quote back. You’re under no obligation.
Can you replace the silicone at the same time?
We can. After a repair is a good time to reseal.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
How do I book?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If photos don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Also near Apethorpe
Other services in Apethorpe
What we are called out for in Apethorpe
On timber floors, movement can crack a tray, particularly if it wasn’t fully bedded. On solid floors, cracks usually point to an uneven base.
Clients normally contact us about:
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- Movement when you stand on it
- Chips on the edges
Questions to ask before booking
- How the colour is matched
- How your room will be protected
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
When we’d advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
- Trays cracked in several places
- A tray that moves underfoot
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
