Highland · Scotland
Shower Tray Repair in Merkinch
Shower tray repair across Merkinch and nearby, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A damaged area around the waste
- Movement when you stand on it
About our shower tray repair in Merkinch
Most tray damage can be repaired in place, from chipped edges to cracks across the floor of the tray. We match the colour and finish so the repair blends in. We regularly repair acrylic, enamelled steel and stone resin, and people most often call us about scratches from cleaning or grit and edge chips from dropped bottles.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Location
- Merkinch (IV3, IV1, IV2)
- Region
- Highland
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair cannot fix
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
- Leaking waste fittings
- A tray broken in more than one place
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Cast iron
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
What affects the price in Merkinch
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Doing more than one item at once
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The material and finish
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Getting a price from photos
Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A photo taken from further back
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
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. Prices start from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Merkinch
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- No need to remove anything
- One visit for most repairs
See our pricing.
How it works
We turn up when we said we would, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
- Next we clean and prepare the tray.
- Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
- We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
- We leave it to cure; the shower is typically usable the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let us know about parking or access
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.
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Merkinch questions
What does shower tray repair cost?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
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.
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Do you redo the sealant?
Yes. We can repair and reseal on the same visit.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Reseal when the silicone splits or turns black
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
- Do not ignore a tray that flexes
- Rinse away soap after showering
Store heavy bottles on a shelf, not on the tray, so they can’t be knocked over.
Stop using the shower if the tray is cracked. Water can get through to the floor and walls, and the damage below isn’t visible.
Other services in Merkinch
Where we work around Merkinch
Merkinch is about 1 mile north-west of Inverness, in Highland. We travel to clients in Merkinch and the surrounding area, so there is no workshop to go to. We cover 253 places in Highland.
Postcode districts we cover here: IV3, IV1 and IV2. We regularly work on streets such as Swan Lane, Shoe Lane and Canal Road. Main roads around Merkinch include the A862, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Merkinch: Longman (1 mile east), Inverness (1 mile south-east), Ballifeary (1 mile south), Millburn (1 mile east) and Crown (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Nairn (15 miles north-east), Cradlehall (4 miles east), Dingwall (11 miles north-west), Alness (15 miles north), Invergordon (15 miles north) and Muir of Ord (8 miles west). Merkinch is among the bigger towns we cover in Highland. Some remote addresses need extra planning, so call us to arrange it.
Around Merkinch
Typical jobs here are in homes near Inverness High School, St Michael & All Angels and Cavell Gardens, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Inverness station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Inverness Castle (0.9 miles south-east) and Royal Northern Infirmary (1 mile south-east). Not far away are Tomnahurich.
Can I fix it myself?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic trays are lighter and slightly flexible, so good support matters. We repair cracks and scratches.
Enamelled steel
Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Exposed metal can rust, so it’s worth repairing early.
Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around Merkinch, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Merkinch use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
