Northamptonshire · England
Shower Tray Repair in Glapthorn
Shower tray repair for Glapthorn, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage from a refit or building work
- Scuffs and light scratches
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Shower tray repair in Glapthorn without replacing anything
Stone resin, acrylic and ceramic trays can all be repaired, and worn trays can be resurfaced completely. The tray stays in place, so the enclosure and tiles are not disturbed. Whether it’s chips on the edges and a cracked shower tray, we can usually put it right.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Where
- Glapthorn (PE8)
- Region
- Northamptonshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Signs you need shower tray repair in Glapthorn
Heavy bottles, shower heads and dropped razors chip trays, typically along the edges or by the waste.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- A tray that flexes
- Scratches in the surface
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- A cracked shower tray
Before booking anyone
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How your room will be protected
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Where we work around Glapthorn
Glapthorn is about 9 miles east of Corby, in Northamptonshire. Jobs in Glapthorn are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Glapthorn is one of 364 towns and villages in Northamptonshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Glapthorn to Birmingham (about 59 miles away).
All of PE8 is covered. Whether you live on Main Street, Richard Lane and Cotterstock Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Southwick (1 mile north), Cotterstock (1 mile east), Tansor (2 miles east), Woodnewton (3 miles north) and Apethorpe (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Corby (9 miles west), Kettering (12 miles south-west), Rushden (15 miles south), Desborough (14 miles west), Raunds (11 miles south) and Irthlingborough (13 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Glapthorn
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Shuckburgh Arms Public House, Prince William School and Glapthorn Church of England Primary School and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Oundle Museum (1.8 miles south-east) and Benefield Castle (2.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Short Wood and Southwick Wood.
Places near Glapthorn
Other services in Glapthorn
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a tray normally means refitting the screen, retiling and resealing. Repairing it avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Glapthorn
- One price list for the whole UK
- Work done at your home or business
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Read our full price list.
What a repair can’t fix
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Leaking waste fittings
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
- A tray that moves underfoot
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Stone resin
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
Aftercare tips
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Rinse the tray after each shower
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
- Replace failing sealant promptly
Give the repair its full curing time before showering. After that, mild cleaners and good ventilation are all it needs.
A tray that moves underfoot needs looking at, before it cracks.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Glapthorn
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Common questions in Glapthorn
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?
In most cases. If the tray moves, the support needs fixing first.
How quickly can you book me in?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
What your shower tray is made of matters
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are heavy and rigid with a gel-coat finish. Poor support underneath leads to cracks, and chips are filled and matched to the surface.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
How the visit works
We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
- We clean and prepare the damaged area or the entire tray.
- We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
- We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the entire tray.
- The tray is left to cure and can usually be used the day after.
How to prepare
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
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