Dundee · Scotland
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Ardler, Dundee
Local shower tray repair for Ardler: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- Staining and dullness across the tray
Our work in Ardler
Ardler is about 2 miles north-west of Dundee, in Dundee. Whether you’re in the middle of Ardler or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Ardler is one of 50 towns and villages in Dundee where we work. We work right across the region, from Ardler to Edinburgh (38 miles away).
Jobs in DD3 and DD2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Troon Road, Baird Avenue and Telford Road. Main roads around Ardler include the A90, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Ardler include St Marys (1 mile north), Dryburgh (1 mile south-west), Lochee (1 mile south), Camperdown (1 mile west) and Charleston (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Broughty Ferry (6 miles east), Monifieth (7 miles east), Barnhill (6 miles east), Pitkerro (3 miles east), Whitfield (3 miles east) and Douglas (4 miles east).
What’s near Ardler
In Ardler, that means homes near Balgay Hill, Dundee and Scottish School of Contemporary Dance and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Lawside Academy (0.5 miles east) and Cox Branch Library (1.2 miles south). The nearest railway station is Invergowrie station, about 2.7 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Strathmartine Castle (1.9 miles north) and King's Cross Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Trottick Mill Ponds and Balgay Hill.
How we handle shower tray repair in Ardler
A worn or stained tray can be resurfaced, giving it a fresh, even finish. If you are dealing with a dull, stained or worn surface and edge chips from dropped bottles, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Ardler (DD3, DD2)
- County
- Dundee
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We check the tray for movement first.
- We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
- We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
- We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
- It’s left to cure, generally until the following day.
How to prepare
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Ask for a price
If you’re in Ardler and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Do not ignore a tray that flexes
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the tray
Check the silicone around the tray every few months, and replace it when it splits or goes black.
A small crack lets in a little water every time you shower, and over months that can rot the floor. An early repair is far cheaper than floor repairs.
When to call us in Ardler
Most chips come from things dropped in the shower, normally along the edges or by the waste.
Look out for these signs:
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- Chips caused during fitting
- A tray that flexes
Before you book anyone
- What prep work is covered
- Aftercare advice
- When it can be used again
- Whether they match the colour on site
Your questions about shower tray repair in Ardler
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire shower tray and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
What happens after I send pictures?
We come back with a fixed price, plus dates. There is no obligation to book.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
How long does it take to cure?
Normally by the following day. We’ll confirm before we leave.
Can I keep using a cracked tray?
Only if you’re sure it isn’t leaking. Check the ceiling below for damp.
Why repair rather than replace?
A new shower tray normally involves taking out the enclosure and tiles, relaying the base and tiling again. A repair or resurface keeps all of that in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ardler
- We leave the room as we found it
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Work done at your home or business
Take a look at our full price list.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Ardler. What changes the price is:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- What the surface is made of
- Access to the area
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
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.
Getting a price from photos
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The material, if you know it
- A wider photo showing the whole shower tray
- Where you are, by postcode
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire shower tray, we can give you a fixed price.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic-capped trays are lighter, so good support matters. We repair cracks and scratches.
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
What we cannot put right
A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
- A tray that moves underfoot
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
- Cast iron
- Ceramic
For landlords and businesses
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Ardler use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
