Moray · Scotland
Shower Tray Repair for Backlands homes
Local shower tray repair for Backlands: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- A tray that flexes
Shower tray repair in Backlands, done in place
We check the tray before repairing it: if it flexes underfoot, the cause needs sorting before any repair, otherwise any crack returns. We’ll tell you if that’s the case. We regularly repair stone resin, cast iron and enamelled steel, and the jobs we see most are edge chips from dropped bottles and chips or cracks by the plughole.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Backlands (IV30)
- Region
- Moray
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
The tray itself may not cost much, but the work around it does: removing the screen, breaking out tiles, relaying the base and re-tiling. Repairing it takes one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Backlands
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One price list for the whole UK
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Take a look at our pricing.
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What happens on the day
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. Most jobs take a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We check the tray for movement first.
- The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
- Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
- We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
- It’s left to cure, generally until the day after.
How to prepare
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
How to get a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole shower tray, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
What shower tray repair costs
Prices start from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Backlands. The price comes down to:
- The colour and finish to match
- The type of damage
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How much damage there is
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Getting a price from photos
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- The material, if you know it
- One picture of the whole shower tray
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Natural light rather than flash
To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away whether it can be repaired.
Covering Backlands
Backlands is about 6 miles north-west of Elgin, in Moray. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover 58 places across Moray, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of IV30 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Manse Road, Firth Rise and Stuart Place, and we cover them all. We also travel to Hopeman (1 mile north-east), Cummingston (1 mile west), College of Roseisle (1 mile south), Burghead (2 miles west) and Duffus (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Elgin (6 miles south-east), Forres (9 miles south-west), Lossiemouth (6 miles east), Ashgrove (7 miles south-east), Fochabers (14 miles south-east) and Lhanbryde (9 miles south-east). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so call us to arrange it.
What’s near Backlands
Other landmarks nearby include Inverugie Castle (0.6 miles east) and Spynie Hospital (5 miles south-east).
Repairs by material
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Exposed metal can rust, so it’s worth repairing early.
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. They chip and crack from impact, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
What we’re called out for in Backlands
On timber floors, movement can crack a tray, particularly if it wasn’t fully bedded. On concrete, an uneven base is the usual cause.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- A crack across the base
- Chips caused during fitting
- Scuffs and light scratches
- A dull, stained or worn surface
Before you book anyone
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How the colour is matched
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
Honest limits
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- A tray broken in more than one place
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Backlands
- Enamelled steel
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
- Cast iron
- Stone resin
Aftercare tips
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
- Ventilate the room after showers
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
Rinse the tray after use, use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, and keep an eye on the sealant so water cannot get underneath.
A small crack lets in a little water every time you shower, which can damage the floor over time. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.
Questions from Backlands
What do you need from me?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you make an old tray look new?
Yes, it’s a common job. Resurfacing gives a worn tray an even, clean finish.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
When can I use the shower again?
Normally by the following day. We’ll tell you the exact time when we finish.
How do I get a price for shower tray repair in Backlands?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
