Highland · Scotland
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Castletown, Highland
Shower tray repair for Castletown, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- Chips on the edges
Shower tray repair in Castletown without replacing anything
A worn or stained tray can be resurfaced, giving it a fresh, even finish. Whether it’s scratches in the surface and edge chips from dropped bottles, we can generally put it right, on acrylic, enamelled steel and cast iron alike.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Castletown as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Castletown (KW14)
- County
- Highland
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Castletown
Castletown is about 5 miles east of Thurso, in Highland. Whether you’re in the middle of Castletown or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Castletown is one of 253 places in Highland where we work.
We cover every part of KW14. Local streets include Calder Square, Main Street and Traill Street. Other places close to Castletown include Murkle (2 miles west), Dunnet (3 miles north-east), Brough (4 miles north), Bower (4 miles south-east) and Thurso (5 miles west). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so call us to arrange it.
What’s near Castletown
Our customers here include homes close to St Trothan's Church and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Thurso Castle (4.4 miles west) and Dunbar Hospital (5.5 miles west). Open spaces near Castletown include St John's Loch.
Common questions in Castletown
How do I get a price for shower tray repair in Castletown?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?
Normally, if the tray is firmly supported. We reinforce the crack, fill it and refinish the surface.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Castletown included. Travel is included in the price.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
When can I use the shower again?
You will get the exact time when we finish.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
The process
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 are happy with the plan. It normally takes 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 ensure the tray doesn’t flex and look for the cause of any crack.
- We clean and prepare the damaged area or the entire tray.
- Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
- We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
- Once cured, typically by the day after, you can use the shower.
Preparing for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Ensure the area is dry
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
Also in Castletown
When a repair isn’t the answer
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
For landlords and businesses
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will arrange it.
Looking after it afterwards
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Get a moving tray checked
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
- Check the seal every few months
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
Avoid abrasive pads and strong descalers. A soft cloth and washing-up liquid do the job.
Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water can get through to the floor and walls, and the damage below isn’t visible.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
Different materials, different repairs
Ceramic
Ceramic gives a hard, high-gloss surface. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Should you replace it?
The tray is typically the last thing fitted and the first thing tiled up to, so replacing one disturbs a lot around it. Repairing it avoids that disruption. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Castletown
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- No need to remove anything
See our full price list.
Signs you need shower tray repair in Castletown
A tired-looking tray is often the result of years of cleaning: limescale, harsh chemicals and abrasive pads wear the finish away.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Cracks running from the waste
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- Scuffs and light scratches
- Damage around the waste
Comparing quotes
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
