Edinburgh · Scotland
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Ellen's Glen, Edinburgh
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Ellen's Glen and across Edinburgh. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- A damaged area around the waste
- Scuffs and light scratches
Ellen's Glen and nearby
Ellen's Glen is about 3 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We cover 175 places in Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our visits in EH17 and EH16 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Soutra Road, Little Road and Mansion Lane or a nearby road, we can come to you. Being close to the A772, Ellen's Glen is simple for us to get to. We also travel to Gracemount (1 mile south-west), Liberton (1 mile north-west), Craigour (1 mile north-east), Moredun (1 mile north-east) and Southhouse (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (4 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north-west), Broughton (4 miles north-west) and Bellevue (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Ellen's Glen
Our customers here include homes close to Liberton Parish Church, Liberton High School and Drum Park. Ellen's Glen’s nearest station is Shawfair station, roughly 2.4 miles east. Well-known places in the area include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.3 miles north-west) and Ellen's Glen House (within half a mile west). Open spaces near Ellen's Glen include The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
About our shower tray repair in Ellen's Glen
The first thing we do is check the tray: if it flexes underfoot, the cause needs sorting before any repair, otherwise any crack returns. We’ll tell you if that’s the case. Our technicians work on cast iron, acrylic and enamelled steel, and the jobs we see most are scratches from cleaning or grit and movement when you stand on it.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Ellen's Glen (EH17, EH16)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we cannot put right
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
- A tray broken in more than one place
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
- Stone resin
- Ceramic
What we do, step by step
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which typically takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- We check the tray for movement first.
- The damaged area is cleaned and opened up.
- We reinforce any crack and fill the damage.
- The repair is shaped, colour-matched and finished.
- We leave it to cure, normally until the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Keep a parking space free if you can
How to get a price
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. There is no area surcharge for Ellen's Glen. What changes the price is:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material and finish
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Getting a price from photos
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Any details about the material
Send us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your EH17 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Repairing versus replacing in Ellen's Glen
A new shower tray often means a new enclosure fitting, new tiling and new sealant. Repairing it avoids all of that and costs far less. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
What you get with us
- A fixed quote before booking
- No need to remove anything
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Take a look at our full price list.
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. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. 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.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
- Store bottles off the tray
- Give the tray a quick rinse after use
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
Check the silicone around the tray every few months, and replace it when it splits or goes black.
If the tray creaks or moves, get it checked, before it cracks.
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Do you need shower tray repair in Ellen's Glen?
Most cracked trays are trays that flex: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, every shower puts strain on it. Dropped bottles cause most chips.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- Staining and dullness across the tray
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- A tray that flexes
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
Before booking anyone
- How changes to the job are handled
- If travel is included in the price
- Who will actually do the work
- How soon you can use it again
Questions from Ellen's Glen
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire shower tray and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Do you cover Ellen's Glen?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Ellen's Glen. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Repairs by material
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Chips can rust if they’re left, so it’s worth repairing early.
Acrylic
Acrylic trays are lighter and slightly flexible, so a firm base is essential. We repair cracks and scratches.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
