Northamptonshire · England
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Farnborough, Northamptonshire
Local shower tray repair for Farnborough: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- A dull, stained or worn surface
Shower tray repair in Farnborough without replacing anything
You do not always need a new tray. If it’s firmly supported, we can repair it where it is, which is far less work than a replacement. If you’re dealing with a damaged area around the waste and chips on the edges, we can generally put it right.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Farnborough (OX17)
- Area hub
- Northamptonshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Farnborough
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can you make an old tray look new?
Yes. Resurfacing gives a worn tray an even, clean finish.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Usually, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Is a cracked tray repairable?
Frequently. If the tray moves, the support needs fixing first.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic trays are lighter and slightly flexible, so a firm base is essential. Cracks and scratches can be repaired.
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are heavy and rigid with a gel-coat finish. Poor support underneath leads to cracks, and chips can be filled and matched.
What happens on the day
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the work takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
- Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
- The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
- The surface is refinished to match.
- 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
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
How to get a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Why repair rather than replace?
If the tray is solid and the crack hasn’t let water spread, repair is typically best. If the floor is damaged or the tray is badly cracked, replacement may make more sense. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Farnborough
- A fixed quote before you book
- No extra charge for your area
- Colour-matched on site
- We leave the room as we found it
Take a look at our pricing.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- What the surface is made of
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How much damage there is
- What kind of damage it is
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting a price from photos
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Where you are, by postcode
- One picture of the entire shower tray
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire shower tray, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Farnborough
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Covering Farnborough
Farnborough is about 6 miles north of Banbury, in Northamptonshire. From the centre of Farnborough to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Farnborough is one of 364 towns and villages in Northamptonshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Farnborough to Birmingham (32 miles away).
Our repair technicians cover all of OX17 and the streets around it. If you are just outside Farnborough, we cover Claydon (1 mile east), Mollington (2 miles south), Fenny Compton (2 miles north-west), Cropredy (3 miles south-east) and Shotteswell (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Daventry (12 miles north-east), Brackley (12 miles south-east), Everdon (13 miles north-east), Middleton Cheney (7 miles south-east), Hinton (6 miles east) and Silverstone (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Farnborough
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Inn at Farnborough and Church of St Botolph. A little further out are Bygones Museum (1.3 miles east) and Hanwell Castle (4.1 miles south). For a walk, there is Boddington Meadow and Edge Hill.
Also near Farnborough
What else we do in Farnborough
When to call us in Farnborough
Trays fitted on timber floors can crack if the floor moves, especially if the tray wasn’t bedded properly. On solid floors, cracks normally point to an uneven base.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- Damage from a refit or building work
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
What your quote should include
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How the colour is matched
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Can I fix it myself?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
- Report any creaking or movement early
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off the tray. A soft cloth and washing-up liquid do the job.
If the tray creaks or moves, get it checked, before it cracks.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
