Edinburgh · Scotland
Shower Tray Repair for Abbeyhill homes
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for householders, landlords and businesses in Abbeyhill. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack across the base
- Movement when you stand on it
Should you replace it?
A new shower tray often means a new enclosure fitting, new tiling and new sealant. Repairing it avoids all of that. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Abbeyhill. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Abbeyhill
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- No need to remove anything
- One price list for the whole UK
- Fixed prices from your photos
See our full price list.
How we handle shower tray repair in Abbeyhill
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 aren’t disturbed. Whether it’s staining and dullness across the tray and scratches from cleaning or grit, we can typically put it right, on acrylic, cast iron and ceramic alike.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Abbeyhill (EH7, EH6, EH8)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we cannot put right
A repair is not always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- A tray that moves underfoot
- Trays cracked in several places
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
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What affects the price in Abbeyhill
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- The material
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Quotes from your pictures
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Something in shot to show the size
- A picture taken from further back
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Abbeyhill and the surrounding area
Abbeyhill is about 2 miles north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Abbeyhill and nearby villages, so there’s no workshop to go to. We cover all 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of EH7, EH6 and EH8 is covered. Whether you live on Abbey Lane, Calton Road and Hutton Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Being close to the A900, Abbeyhill is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Meadowbank (1 mile east), Lochend (1 mile north-east), Canongate (1 mile south-west), Greenside (1 mile west) and Holyrood (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Queensferry (9 miles west), Southhouse (4 miles south), Gilmerton (4 miles south-east), Shandon (3 miles south-west), Muirhouse (3 miles west) and Slateford (3 miles south-west).
Near you in Abbeyhill
Our customers here include homes close to 1 pub, Old Royal High School and Mannafields Christian School, among other places. You will also find London Street Primary School (0.7 miles west), London Road Church (less than half a mile north-west), Lochend Park (within half a mile north-east) and Scottish Poetry Library (0.5 miles south-west). For rail, the closest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 0.9 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Edinburgh Castle (1.3 miles south-west) and Royal Public Dispensary of Edinburgh (1 mile south-west). For a walk, there is Whinny Hill and Dunsapie Loch.
Different materials, different repairs
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
Stone resin
Stone resin is a dense, rigid material with a smooth gel coat. They crack if the base isn’t fully supported, and chips can be filled and matched.
How it works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. It normally takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We protect the floor and the enclosure.
- Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
- We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
- We refinish the surface to match the tray.
- We clean up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Get a quote
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the shower tray, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Advice
For landlords and businesses
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will handle the rest.
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Common questions in Abbeyhill
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Will the price change on the day?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Can I keep using a cracked tray?
Only if you are sure it isn’t leaking. Check the ceiling below for damp.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
How do I get a price for shower tray repair in Abbeyhill?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
How to look after the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the tray
- Check the seal every few months
- Use the extractor fan
- Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
Avoid abrasive pads and strong descalers. A soft cloth and washing-up liquid do the job.
Failed sealant around a tray should be replaced quickly. Water gets behind and under the tray and can cause damage underneath.
Common problems we fix in Abbeyhill
Most chips come from things dropped in the shower, typically on the edges or near the plughole.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- Chips caused during fitting
- Damage around the waste
Before you book anyone
- How the room is protected while they work
- What aftercare is recommended
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- When it can be used again
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
