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Shower Tray Repair for Comely Bank homes

Shower tray repair across Comely Bank and nearby, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A damaged area around the waste
  • Scratches in the surface
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Shower tray repair for Comely Bank homes

Repairing versus replacing in Comely Bank

When the tray is firm and dry underneath, repair is the obvious choice. If the floor is damaged or the tray is badly cracked, replacement may make more sense. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Why book with us

  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • No need to remove anything
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Usually one visit, start to finish

Read our pricing.

Shower tray repair in Comely Bank, done in place

We repair plenty of shower trays. Chips by the waste, cracks across the base and dull, stained surfaces are all things we fix in place. Whether it’s scratches from cleaning or grit and a damaged area around the waste, we can typically put it right.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll come back.

Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor
Location
Comely Bank (EH4, EH3, EH2)
Area hub
Edinburgh
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

DIY repairs versus a professional job

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.

Aftercare tips

Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:

  • Rinse away soap after showering
  • Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
  • Check the seal every few months
  • Use the extractor fan

Keep an eye on the sealant, and replace it when it splits or goes black.

Don’t keep using a cracked tray. Water may be getting under the tray, where it causes damage you can’t see.

When a repair isn’t the answer

Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:

  • Rotten or damaged flooring underneath
  • A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
  • Trays cracked in several places

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.

Materials we repair

  • Enamelled steel
  • Acrylic
  • Stone resin
  • Cast iron
  • Ceramic

Signs you need shower tray repair in Comely Bank

Trays crack mainly because they move: without a solid, level base underneath, every shower puts strain on it. Chips typically come from dropped bottles.

Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:

  • Staining and dullness across the tray
  • Movement when you stand on it
  • A cracked shower tray
  • Scuffs and light scratches

What to look for in a quote

  • What preparation is included
  • How soon you can use it again
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • What happens if they find more damage

Our hiring checklist

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Enamelled steel

Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so early repairs help.

Stone resin

Stone resin trays are heavy and rigid with a gel-coat finish. Poor support underneath leads to cracks, and chips are filled and matched to the surface.

How it works

Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you’re not left guessing. Once we’re there, the work takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface in most cases. The room is left tidy.

  1. We check the tray for movement first.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
  3. We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
  4. The repair is shaped, colour matched and finished.
  5. We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.

How to prepare

  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Clear the area around the damage

How to get a price

The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will say right away if a repair is the right fix.

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Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £95. There is no area surcharge for Comely Bank. What changes the price is:

  • Access to the area
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • The colour and finish to match
  • The size and number of damaged areas

A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

Quotes from your pictures

Two or three clear photos are typically enough. It helps if you send:

  • Where you are, by postcode
  • One picture of the whole shower tray
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Details of any past repairs

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. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

Our work in Comely Bank

Comely Bank is about 1 mile north-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Our technicians cover 175 places in Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.

All of EH4, EH3 and EH2 is within our area. You will find streets such as Circus Lane, Belford Road and Orchard Road, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Comely Bank, we cover Stockbridge (1 mile east), Craigleith (1 mile north-west), Dean Village (1 mile south), Silvermills (1 mile east) and Inverleith (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Queensferry (7 miles west), South Portobello (4 miles east), Southhouse (5 miles south-east), Mayfield (3 miles south-east), Gilmerton (5 miles south-east) and Gracemount (4 miles south-east).

Near you in Comely Bank

Our customers here include homes close to Stockbridge public library, Broughton High School and Tollcross Primary School. You’ll also find St Cuthbert's Church (0.8 miles south-east), Dean Parish Church (less than half a mile south), Princes Street Gardens (0.8 miles south-east) and Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen (within half a mile east). For rail, the closest station is Haymarket station, roughly 0.9 miles south. A little further out are Museum of the Grand Lodge of Scotland (0.8 miles south-east) and Waverley Mall (1.1 miles east). Not far away are Salisbury Crags and Dunsapie Loch.

  • Nearby schools include Stewart's Melville College (less than half a mile south-west)
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Comely Bank questions

Can pets and children be at home?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.

What do you need from me?

Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole shower tray and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

When can I use the shower again?

We will give you the curing time on the day.

Which areas do you work in?

We cover the whole UK, including Comely Bank and the rest of Edinburgh. Send your postcode with your photos and we will confirm dates.

Can landlords book you?

Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

Is a cracked tray repairable?

Typically, if the tray is firmly supported. We reinforce the crack, fill it and refinish the surface.

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we will plan for it.

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