Northamptonshire · England
Shower Tray Repair in Desborough
Shower tray repair in and around Desborough: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- A tray that flexes
How the visit works
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
- Next we clean and prepare the tray.
- Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
- The repair is colour matched, or the whole tray gets a new finish.
- Once cured, usually by the next day, you can use the shower.
How to prepare
- Make sure the area is dry
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
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Shower tray repair in Desborough without replacing anything
The first thing we do is check the tray: if it flexes underfoot, the cause needs sorting before any repair, otherwise any crack returns. We will explain what we find. We’re often asked to fix damage from a refit or building work and a cracked shower tray, across acrylic, stone resin and cast iron.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Desborough (NN14)
- Region
- Northamptonshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Desborough and the surrounding area
Desborough is about 5 miles north-west of Kettering, in Northamptonshire. We visit homes and businesses in Desborough and nearby villages, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Desborough is one of 364 places in Northamptonshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 45 miles away.
Here we cover the NN14 postcode area. That includes homes on Station Road, High Street and New Street and the roads around them. Desborough is on the B576, so it’s easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover Rothwell (2 miles south-east), Braybrooke (2 miles west), Harrington (2 miles south-west), Orton (3 miles south) and Stoke Albany (3 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Northampton (14 miles south), Corby (6 miles north-east), Kettering (5 miles south-east), Wellingborough (11 miles south-east), Rushden (14 miles south-east) and Market Harborough (5 miles north-west). Desborough is one of the larger places we cover in Northamptonshire.
What’s near Desborough
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Havelock Infant School, Anglican And Methodist Church Of St Giles and The Oak Tree pub. Desborough’s nearest station is Market Harborough station, roughly 4.5 miles north-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Draughton (4 miles south-west) and Carpetbagger Aviation Museum (3.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there is The Plens.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
What we cannot put right
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
- Trays cracked in several places
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
Do you need shower tray repair in Desborough?
Heavy bottles, shower heads and dropped razors chip trays, typically on the edges or near the plughole.
The things clients generally mention when they call are:
- Chipped corners or rims
- A cracked shower tray
- Scratches in the surface
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Aftercare advice
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Common questions in Desborough
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.
What does shower tray repair cost?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your NN14 postcode.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can you fix a cracked tray?
Generally, if the tray is firmly supported. The crack is reinforced, filled and refinished.
What your shower tray is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic-capped trays are lighter, so good support matters. We repair cracks and scratches.
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are popular because they’re rigid and low-profile. A flat, solid base is essential, and repairs are matched to the gel coat.
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
- Rinse the tray after each shower
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the tray
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
Keep an eye on the sealant, and replace it when it splits or goes black.
Don’t keep using a cracked tray. Water can get through to the floor and walls, and the damage below isn’t visible.
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
If you manage property in Desborough, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will price them together.
Nearby places to Desborough
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Repair or replace in Desborough?
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. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Desborough
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Take a look at our prices page.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
