Edinburgh · Scotland
Shower Tray Repair for Alnwickhill homes
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Alnwickhill and across Edinburgh. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- A damaged area around the waste
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
How we price shower tray repair
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Access to the area
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How much damage there is
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
How to get a fixed quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The material, if you know it
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Something in shot to show the size
Most clients in Alnwickhill get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Shower tray repair in Alnwickhill without replacing anything
You do not always need a new tray. If it’s solid underneath, it can normally be repaired in place, which is far less work than a replacement. Common call-outs are for snagging damage in a new bathroom and damage around the waste, on cast iron, enamelled steel and ceramic.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Alnwickhill (EH16, EH17)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
- Check the seal every few months
- Rinse the tray after each shower
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the tray
Keep heavy bottles off the tray floor, so they cannot be knocked over.
Don’t keep using a cracked tray. Water may be getting under the tray, where it causes damage you cannot see.
For landlords and businesses
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Alnwickhill use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
What your shower tray is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
Common questions in Alnwickhill
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can a stained tray be refinished?
Yes. Resurfacing gives a worn tray an even, clean finish.
What information do you need?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
What happens after I send pictures?
You’ll get a fixed quote back. You’re under no obligation.
Are there extra charges for Alnwickhill?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you replace the silicone at the same time?
Yes, if you’d like us to. After a repair is a good time to reseal.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Places near Alnwickhill
Other services in Alnwickhill
Alnwickhill and the surrounding area
Alnwickhill is about 3 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover all 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh.
Our technicians cover all of EH16 and EH17. Streets in the area include Soutra Road, Little Road and Kedslie Road, all of which we cover. We also travel to Howden Hall (1 mile south-east), Kaimes (1 mile south), Gracemount (1 mile east), Mortonhall (1 mile west) and Southhouse (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (4 miles north).
Near you in Alnwickhill
In Alnwickhill, that means homes near Edinburgh, Gracemount High School and Inch Park and the streets around them. The closest station to Alnwickhill is Shawfair station, roughly 3.2 miles east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Liberton Hospital (0.6 miles east) and Natural History Collections (1.3 miles north). Not far away are The New Leaf Co-op and Blackford Hill.
Signs you need shower tray repair in Alnwickhill
On timber floors, movement can crack a tray, particularly if it wasn’t fully bedded. On solid floors, cracks usually point to an uneven base.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- Damage from a refit or building work
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- Movement when you stand on it
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price covers travel
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- How long it needs to cure
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
When a repair is not the answer
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
- Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
How it works
We begin by going over the job with you. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- We check the tray for movement first.
- We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
- Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
- We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
- We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.
How to prepare
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
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.
Related advice
Repair or replace: which is better?
The tray is usually the last thing fitted and the first thing tiled up to, so taking one out disturbs a lot. A repair keeps everything as it is. Prices start from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Alnwickhill
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- One visit for most repairs
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We leave the room as we found it
Take a look at our full price list.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
