Northamptonshire · England
Shower Tray Repair in Hollowell
Shower tray repair for Hollowell, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
The process
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. You can expect it to take a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- First we check the tray is solid and work out why any crack happened.
- We clean and prepare the damaged area or the whole tray.
- We fill and strengthen any chips or cracks and sand them smooth.
- We colour-match the repair, or spray a new finish across the entire tray.
- We leave it to cure; the shower is usually usable the next day.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Open a window if you can
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Getting a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
Shower tray repair in Hollowell without replacing anything
In most cases, a damaged tray can be repaired where it is, from chipped edges to cracks across the floor of the tray. The colour and finish are matched so the repair blends in. Whether it’s movement when you stand on it and a damaged area around the waste, we can help, on cast iron, acrylic and enamelled steel alike.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Northamptonshire.
- Where
- Hollowell (NN6)
- County
- Northamptonshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Signs you need shower tray repair in Hollowell
Most cracked trays are trays that flex: without a solid, level base underneath, it flexes each time someone stands on it. Chips normally come from dropped bottles.
Look out for any of the following:
- Scratches in the surface
- Movement when you stand on it
- Chips caused during fitting
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
What to look for in a quote
- When it can be used again
- How to care for the finish
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What happens if they find more damage
Should you replace it?
Trays sit under the screen and tiles, so replacing one disturbs a lot around it. Repairing it avoids that disruption. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hollowell
- A fixed quote before booking
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- We leave the room as we found it
- One price list for the whole UK
Read our pricing.
Covering Hollowell
Hollowell is about 8 miles north-west of Northampton, in Northamptonshire. Jobs in Hollowell are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Hollowell is one of 364 towns and villages in Northamptonshire we cover. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 39 miles away.
Here we cover the NN6 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Home Farm Yard, Guilsborough Hill and The Green. Other places close to Hollowell include Creaton (1 mile east), Little Creaton (1 mile east), Cottesbrooke (2 miles north-east), Spratton (2 miles south-east) and Holdenby (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Northampton (8 miles south-east), Kettering (12 miles east), Wellingborough (12 miles east), Daventry (9 miles south-west), Market Harborough (10 miles north) and Towcester (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Hollowell
Our clients here include homes close to St James, Guilsborough Academy and The Sun pub, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Long Buckby (4.9 miles south-west).
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material
- How many items we do on one visit
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Hollowell. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Quotes from your pictures
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Where you are, by postcode
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Exposed metal can rust, so it’s worth repairing early.
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
Your questions about shower tray repair in Hollowell
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.
Is a cracked tray repairable?
In most cases. If the tray moves, the support needs fixing first.
Which areas do you work in?
We cover the whole UK, including Hollowell and the rest of Northamptonshire. Just include your postcode and we will confirm dates.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Can you make an old tray look new?
Yes. We can resurface the entire tray for a fresh finish.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Honest limits
Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. We cannot fix:
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
- A tray broken in more than one place
- A tray that moves underfoot
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Hollowell
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
Work for landlords and builders
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Northamptonshire and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll arrange it.
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Aftercare tips
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Use the extractor fan
- Rinse away soap after showering
- Check the seal every few months
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the tray
Keep scourers and harsh chemicals off the tray. A soft cloth and washing-up liquid do the job.
Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water can get through to the floor and walls, and the damage below isn’t visible.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
