Lincolnshire · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Bretton, Lincolnshire
Shower tray repair in Bretton without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
Shower tray repair at your home in Bretton
Most tray damage can be repaired in place, from chipped edges to cracks across the floor of the tray. The colour and finish are matched. We regularly repair stone resin, cast iron and acrylic, and the jobs we see most are cracks running from the waste and a tray that looks tired however much you clean it.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Bretton (PE3, PE4, PE1)
- Region
- Lincolnshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Bretton
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your pictures. What matters most is:
- Access to the area
- What the surface is made of
- How hard the colour is to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your pictures
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Where you are, by postcode
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Natural light rather than flash
- One sharp close-up of the damage
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Bretton: your questions answered
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Usually, yes. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
What information do you need?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Do you come to Bretton?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Bretton from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
How long does it take to cure?
We will give you the curing time on the day, normally the day after.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Bretton and nearby
Bretton is about 2 miles north-west of Peterborough, in Lincolnshire. Our technicians come to clients in Bretton and the surrounding area, so there is no workshop to go to. Bretton is one of 732 towns and villages in Lincolnshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 68 miles away.
We work across PE3, PE4 and PE1. From Sages Lane, Mallard Road and Marholm Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Westwood (1 mile south-east), New England (1 mile east), Peterborough (2 miles south-east), Longthorpe (2 miles south) and Boroughby (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Spalding (14 miles north), Stamford (9 miles north-west), Bourne (12 miles north), Austerby (12 miles north), Market Deeping (6 miles north) and Crowland (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Bretton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of the Holy Spirit, The Cock Public House and Grimeshaw Wood and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Queen Katharine Academy (0.7 miles north-east), Iqra Academy (less than half a mile east) and Lime Academy Watergall (under half a mile north-west). Bretton’s nearest station is Peterborough station, roughly 2.2 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Peterborough Castle (2.5 miles south-east) and Edith Cavell Hospital (0.8 miles south). Open spaces near Bretton include Thorpe Wood and Orton Mere.
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What we’re called out for in Bretton
Cracks frequently start at the waste, because that is where the tray is weakest and the fitting puts pressure on it.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- A tray that flexes
- Chips caused during fitting
- Damage around the waste
Comparing quotes
- How long it needs to cure
- Who will actually do the work
- How the colour is matched
- How changes to the job are handled
Landlords, agents and businesses in Bretton
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Check the seal every few months
- Get a moving tray checked
- Ventilate the room after showers
- Store bottles off the tray
Keep heavy bottles off the tray floor, so they cannot be knocked over.
Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water may be getting under the tray, where it causes damage you cannot see.
DIY kit or professional repair?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
How it works
When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.
- We ensure the tray does not flex and look for the cause of any crack.
- The damaged area, or the whole tray, is cleaned and prepared.
- We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
- The repair is colour matched, or the entire tray gets a new finish.
- The tray is left to cure and can typically be used the day after.
How to prepare
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
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What your shower tray is made of matters
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Exposed metal can rust, so it’s worth repairing early.
Repair or replace in Bretton?
If the tray is solid and the crack hasn’t let water spread, repair is usually best. 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. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Bretton
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- One visit for most repairs
Take a look at our full price list.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
