Northamptonshire · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Cottesbrooke, Northamptonshire
Fixed-price shower tray repair in Cottesbrooke and the surrounding area, typically in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks running from the waste
- Chipped corners or rims
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
About our shower tray repair in Cottesbrooke
In most cases, a damaged tray can be repaired where it is, from chipped edges to cracks across the floor of the tray. We match the colour and finish. Typical jobs include chipped corners or rims and scratches in the surface, in ceramic, enamelled steel and stone resin.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Location
- Cottesbrooke (NN6)
- Region
- Northamptonshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. They chip and crack from impact, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
- Leaking waste fittings
- Multiple cracks across the tray
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Cottesbrooke
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
- Cast iron
How to look after the repair
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
- Get a moving tray checked
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
Check the silicone around the tray every few months, and reseal when it starts to fail.
Failed sealant around a tray should be replaced quickly. It lets water behind the tray and can cause damage underneath.
Covering Cottesbrooke
Cottesbrooke is about 8 miles north of Northampton, in Northamptonshire. From the centre of Cottesbrooke to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Cottesbrooke is one of 364 places in Northamptonshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 40 miles away.
All of NN6 is within our area. We regularly work on streets such as Station Road and Main Street. We also cover the places around Cottesbrooke: Creaton (1 mile south), Little Creaton (1 mile south), Hollowell (2 miles south-west), Spratton (2 miles south) and Brixworth (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Northampton (8 miles south), Corby (14 miles north-east), Kettering (10 miles east), Wellingborough (11 miles east), Daventry (11 miles south-west) and Market Harborough (9 miles north).
Around Cottesbrooke
Around Cottesbrooke, we work in homes near Church of All Saints and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Draughton (4.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Pitsford Water.
Cottesbrooke questions
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Cottesbrooke
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Repair or replace: which is better?
If the tray is solid and the crack hasn’t let water spread, repair is generally best. If water has damaged the floor, or the tray is cracked in several places, a new tray may be better. Prices start from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Cottesbrooke
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Same prices wherever you are
- Colour-matched on site
- We leave the room as we found it
Take a look at our pricing.
What happens on the day
On the day, we arrive at the time we have 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 are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
- The damaged area, or the entire tray, is cleaned and prepared.
- 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.
- We leave it to cure; the shower is typically usable the next day.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Clear the area around the damage
- Open a window if you can
Ask for a price
Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Cottesbrooke, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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Common problems we fix in Cottesbrooke
Stone resin trays are rigid, so they crack rather than bend when they sit on an uneven or poorly supported floor. Timber floors that move can cause it too.
The things customers generally mention when they call include:
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- A crack across the base
- Movement when you stand on it
- Scratches in the surface
What to look for in a quote
- What aftercare is recommended
- What prep work is covered
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Whether the price covers travel
Also near Cottesbrooke
What else we do in Cottesbrooke
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
