Northamptonshire · England

Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Newbottle, Northamptonshire

Shower tray repair for Newbottle, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then we come to you.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Staining and dullness across the tray
  • A tray that flexes
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted shower tray repair in Newbottle

Shower tray repair at your home in Newbottle

We repair cracks, chips and scratches in stone resin, acrylic and ceramic trays, and worn trays can be resurfaced completely. Nothing is taken out, so the enclosure and tiles aren’t disturbed. Our technicians work on cast iron, ceramic and stone resin, and common reasons people get in touch are a dull, stained or worn surface and damage around the waste.

You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Location
Newbottle (OX17)
County
Northamptonshire
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

For landlords and businesses

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Northamptonshire and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

Different materials, different repairs

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.

Acrylic

Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

Honest limits

Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:

  • Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
  • Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
  • Plumbing leaks under the tray

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.

What we work on

  • Enamelled steel
  • Ceramic
  • Acrylic
  • Cast iron
  • Stone resin

Newbottle: your questions answered

Which areas do you work in?

We work UK-wide, so Newbottle is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

We come back with a fixed price, usually with dates to choose from. There’s no obligation to book.

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.

What happens if you find more damage?

The price is fixed for what the pictures show. If there’s more, we’ll tell you before starting.

Is there any odour?

There can be some smell while we work. It clears as the materials cure.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Typically, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.

Are you accredited?

We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

Can you fix a cracked tray?

In most cases. A tray that moves needs its support sorting before the repair.

Where we work around Newbottle

Newbottle is about 4 miles west of Brackley, in Northamptonshire. Jobs in Newbottle are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We cover 364 places across Northamptonshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 41 miles away.

Here we cover the OX17 postcode area. We also travel to Charlton (1 mile south-east), Kings Sutton (1 mile west), Astrop (2 miles west), Farthinghoe (2 miles north-east) and Thenford (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Brackley (4 miles east), Towcester (13 miles north-east), Hinton (10 miles north), Silverstone (10 miles north-east), Deanshanger (15 miles east) and Adderbury (3 miles west).

Local landmarks in Newbottle

In Newbottle, that means homes near Newbottle and Charlton Church of England Primary School and Church of St James, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Kings Sutton station, about 1.8 miles west. A little further out are Deddington Castle (4.6 miles south-west) and Brackley Community Hospital (4.1 miles east). Not far away are Farthinghoe Nature Reserve.

Map of Newbottle © OpenStreetMap contributors

Why repair rather than replace?

Replacing a tray typically means removing the screen and tiling, preparing a new base and tiling again. A repair or resurface keeps all of that in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Why us?

  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • A fixed quote before booking
  • Colour-matched on site

Take a look at our pricing.

Can I fix it myself?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.

Signs you need shower tray repair in Newbottle

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.

Most people contact us when they notice something like this:

  • Chips on the edges
  • Chips caused during fitting
  • A dull, stained or worn surface
  • Cracks running from the waste

Comparing quotes

  • How to look after the finish
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

How to compare quotes

How the visit works

From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.

  1. The surrounding area is sheeted and masked.
  2. Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
  3. We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
  4. The surface is refinished to match.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when you can shower.

How to prepare

  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing

Getting a price

Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.

Get a free quote

Related advice

How to care for the repair

Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:

  • Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
  • Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
  • Ventilate the room after showers
  • Give the tray a quick rinse after use

Store heavy bottles on a shelf, not on the tray, to avoid chips.

Do not keep using a cracked tray. Water may be getting under the tray, and the damage below is not visible.

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