Shetland Islands · Scotland
Shower Tray Repair in Houbie
Shower tray repair in and around Houbie: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A tray that flexes
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
Shower tray repair at your home in Houbie
We check the tray before repairing it: if it flexes underfoot, the cause needs sorting before any repair, or the crack will come back. We will explain what we find. We work on stone resin, ceramic and cast iron, and people most often call us about a dull, stained or worn surface and scratches from cleaning or grit.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Where
- Houbie (ZE2)
- Region
- Shetland Islands
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a tray normally means taking out the enclosure and tiles, relaying the base and tiling again. A repair or resurface leaves all of that alone. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Houbie. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Houbie
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Take a look at our pricing.
Signs you need shower tray repair in Houbie
Trays fitted on timber floors can crack if the floor moves, particularly if it wasn’t fully bedded. On solid floors, cracks usually point to an uneven base.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- A cracked shower tray
- Damage from a refit or building work
- Movement when you stand on it
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
Before booking anyone
- How to look after the finish
- How soon you can use it again
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- If travel is included in the price
Common questions in Houbie
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Is a cracked shower tray safe to use?
Only if you are sure it isn’t leaking. Check the ceiling below for damp.
Do you redo the sealant?
Yes. We can repair and reseal on the same visit.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
Can a cracked shower tray be repaired?
In most cases. A tray that moves needs its support sorting before the repair.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We come back with a fixed price, plus dates. You are under no obligation.
How long does it take to cure?
We’ll give you the curing time on the day, typically the next day.
More services for Houbie
Our work in Houbie
Houbie is in the Shetland Islands. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Houbie is one of 63 towns and villages in the Shetland Islands we cover.
Our visits in ZE2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Clivocast (6 miles north), Aywick (6 miles south-west), Mid Yell (7 miles west), Camb (7 miles west) and Burravoe (9 miles south-west). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so it’s best to call first.
Local landmarks in Houbie
In Houbie, that means homes near Fetlar Primary School and Fetlar Church and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Fetlar Interpretive Centre (less than half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Houbie include Vord Hill and Skutes Water.
What a repair cannot fix
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Plumbing leaks under the tray
- A tray that moves underfoot
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled steel
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
- Stone resin
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Stone resin
Stone resin trays are heavy and rigid with a gel-coat finish. They crack if the base isn’t fully supported, and chips are filled and matched to the surface.
How the visit works
You don’t need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We check the tray for movement first.
- We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
How to get a price
Send us a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, with your ZE2 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Houbie
If you manage property in Houbie, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll price them together.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Report any creaking or movement early
- Use the extractor fan
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
- Don’t use strong acids or bleach
Check the silicone around the tray every few months, and reseal when it starts to fail.
Every shower forces a little water into a crack, which can damage the floor over time. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
