Shetland Islands · Scotland
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Gulberwick, Shetland Islands
Our technicians come to Gulberwick for shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks running from the waste
- Damage from a refit or building work
Gulberwick and the surrounding area
Gulberwick is in the Shetland Islands. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We cover 63 places in the Shetland Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in ZE2 is within our area. From Hillside Brae, Hillside Park and Lower Hillside or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Sound (2 miles north-east), Scalloway (2 miles west), Lerwick (3 miles north-east), Gremista (3 miles north-east) and Grindiscol (4 miles east). As one of the bigger places in the Shetland Islands, Gulberwick is somewhere we visit often. Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so it’s best to call first.
What’s near Gulberwick
Around Gulberwick, we work in homes near Gulberwick Mission Church, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Scalloway Museum (2.5 miles north-west) and Gilbert Bain Hospital (2.5 miles north-east). Not far away are Hill of Berry and Flossy Loch.
About our shower tray repair in Gulberwick
A cracked or chipped shower tray does not always need replacing. If it’s solid underneath, it can typically be repaired in place, saving you the cost and mess of a new one. If you’re dealing with chips on the edges and damage from a refit or building work, we can generally put it right.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will come back.
- Location
- Gulberwick (ZE2)
- County
- Shetland Islands
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Places near Gulberwick
What else we do in Gulberwick
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before booking. We look at:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material
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 combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
How to get a fixed quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A wider photo showing the whole shower tray
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Questions from Gulberwick
Can you replace the silicone at the same time?
We can. After a repair is a good time to reseal.
Can you make an old tray look new?
Yes, it’s a common job. Resurfacing gives a worn tray an even, clean finish.
Are there extra charges for Gulberwick?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you fix a cracked tray?
Typically, as long as it does not flex. The crack is reinforced, filled and refinished.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Do you cover the whole of the Shetland Islands?
We work UK-wide. Our prices are the same everywhere.
How long does it take to cure?
Normally by the following day. We’ll confirm before we leave.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Aftercare tips
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Stick to gentle cleaners
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
- Don’t ignore a tray that flexes
- Use the extractor fan
Check the silicone around the tray every few months, and replace it when it splits or goes black.
Failed sealant around a tray should be replaced quickly. Water gets behind and under the tray and can cause damage underneath.
What happens on the day
We agree an arrival time beforehand. Once we’re there, the work takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface for most jobs. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Related advice
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. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Gulberwick
- We leave the room as we found it
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Colour-matched on site
- No extra charge for your area
Read our prices page.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
When to call us in Gulberwick
Stone resin trays are rigid, so they crack rather than bend when they sit on an uneven or poorly supported floor. Timber floors that move can cause it too.
The things customers typically mention when they call are:
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
- Cracks running from the waste
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
What your quote should include
- How changes to the job are handled
- How to care for the finish
- If travel is included in the price
- What protection goes down before work starts
When we would advise against a repair
A repair is not always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. We cannot fix:
- Trays cracked in several places
- Leaking waste fittings
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Gulberwick
- Ceramic
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
For landlords and businesses
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
