Scottish Borders · Scotland
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Earlston, Scottish Borders
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Earlston and across the Scottish Borders. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- Chips on the edges
Shower tray repair at your home in Earlston
In most cases, a damaged tray can be repaired where it is, from a chip by the waste to a crack across the base. We match the colour and finish. Typical jobs include chips caused during fitting and a crack across the base, on stone resin, acrylic and cast iron.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Where
- Earlston (TD4)
- County
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Questions from Earlston
Can you resurface a whole tray?
Yes, it’s a common job. Resurfacing gives a worn tray an even, clean finish.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
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.
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Can I keep using a cracked tray?
Not until you know the crack isn’t letting water through. Look for damp or stains below.
When to call us in Earlston
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 contact us after spotting one of these:
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- Chips on the edges
- A cracked shower tray
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- If travel is included in the price
- When it can be used again
How to look after the repair
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the tray
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
Give the repair its full curing time before showering. After that, gentle cleaning and good ventilation keep it in good shape.
Act on split sealant early. It lets water behind the tray and can cause damage underneath.
What happens on the day
We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- First, we check whether the tray moves.
- We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
- Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
- The repair is shaped, colour-matched and finished.
- We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.
How to prepare
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Ask for a price
Most customers in Earlston get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
Our work in Earlston
Earlston is about 5 miles east of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Across the TD4 area, a technician comes to you. We cover 89 places across the Scottish Borders, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 29 miles away.
Our visits in TD4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on High Street, Station Road and Westfield Place and the roads around them. Other places close to Earlston include Newstead (3 miles south), Gattonside (3 miles south-west), Melrose (3 miles south-west), Nether Blainslie (4 miles north-west) and Darnick (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Galashiels (5 miles west), Hawick (15 miles south), Kelso (10 miles east), Selkirk (9 miles south-west), Jedburgh (12 miles south-east) and Wilton (15 miles south).
What’s near Earlston
In Earlston, that means homes near Earlston Parish Church and Earlston High School. The nearest railway station is Tweedbank station, about 3.9 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Dingleton Hospital (3.9 miles south-west) and Mellerstain House (4.5 miles east). For a walk, there is Bemersyde Moss and Brotherstone Hill.
Should you replace it?
If the tray is solid and the crack hasn’t let water spread, repair is generally best. If water has damaged the floor, or the tray is cracked in several places, a new tray may be better. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Earlston
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Work done at your home or business
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Read our prices page.
Different materials, different repairs
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. Impacts can chip or crack them, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Exposed metal can rust, so early repairs help.
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What affects the price in Earlston
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- The material and finish
- The type of damage
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How hard the colour is to match
A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your photos
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Something in shot to show the size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Send us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Earlston, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
When a repair isn’t the answer
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Multiple cracks across the tray
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
- Cast iron
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
