Northamptonshire · England

Shower Tray Repair in Thrapston

Shower tray repair for Thrapston, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then book a visit.

Repairs from £95
Scuffs and light scratches
Snagging damage in a new bathroom

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need shower tray repair in Thrapston?

Shower tray repair in Thrapston without replacing anything

In most cases, a damaged tray can be repaired where it is, from a chip by the waste to a crack across the base. We match the colour and finish so the repair blends in. Typical jobs include a tray that flexes and a damaged area around the waste, across ceramic, cast iron and acrylic.

Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.

Where: Thrapston (NN14)
Region: Northamptonshire
Guarantee: 12 months on all our work
Quotes: From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone: 0345 017 0787
Page updated: 23 October 2026

Discoloured square shower tray restored with a new white finish

The process

Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface in most cases. The room is left tidy and you will know when it can be used.

We make sure the tray doesn’t flex and look for the cause of any crack.
The damaged area, or the whole tray, is cleaned and prepared.
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 normally be used the following day.

How to prepare

Let the surface dry out before the visit
Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Clear the area around the damage

Get a quote

Upload a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, with your NN14 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

Get a free quote

Related advice

Looking after it afterwards

To keep it looking its best:

Give the tray a quick rinse after use
Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
Stick to gentle cleaners

Keep heavy bottles off the tray floor, so they cannot be knocked over.

Failed sealant around a tray should be replaced quickly. Water gets behind and under the tray and can damage the floor below.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Acrylic

Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

Enamelled steel

Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Exposed metal can rust, so it’s worth repairing early.

Thrapston questions

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

What happens after I send pictures?

We come back with a fixed price. There’s no obligation to book.

Is it OK to use a cracked tray?

Only if you’re sure it is not leaking. Look for damp or stains below.

How long does it take to cure?

We will give you the curing time on the day.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.

Will the price change on the day?

If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.

Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?

Generally, if the tray is firmly supported. We reinforce the crack, fill it and refinish the surface.

How soon can you come?

That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.

What a repair can’t fix

In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:

Multiple cracks across the tray
Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
A tray that moves underfoot

If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.

Surfaces we repair

Stone resin
Acrylic
Ceramic
Enamelled steel
Cast iron

What affects the price in Thrapston

Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. The main factors are:

Doing more than one item at once
Unusual colours or finishes
Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.

Send pictures for a quote

The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:

Any earlier repairs or coatings
The material, if you know it
Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
One picture of the whole shower tray

There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

DIY kit or professional repair?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s 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.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.

About Thrapston

Thrapston is about 8 miles east of Kettering, in Northamptonshire. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Our technicians cover 364 places in Northamptonshire. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 58 miles away.

Our visits in NN14 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Market Road, High Street and Station Road, all of which we cover. With the A14 and A45 close by, Thrapston is easy for our technicians to reach. Nearby, we also work in Denford (1 mile south), Woodford (2 miles south-west), Ringstead (2 miles south-west), Great Addington (3 miles south-west) and Raunds (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Corby (10 miles north-west), Kettering (8 miles west), Wellingborough (10 miles south-west), Rushden (8 miles south), Desborough (13 miles west) and Moulton (15 miles south-west).

Around Thrapston

Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St James, Court House Inn and Thrapston Primary School and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Thrapston Chancery Lane (less than half a mile west). Not far away are Titchmarsh Nature Reserve.

Repairing versus replacing in Thrapston

A new shower tray generally means removing the screen and tiling, preparing a new base and tiling again. Repairing or resurfacing the tray leaves all of that alone. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.