Edinburgh · Scotland
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Newbridge, Edinburgh
Shower tray repair in Newbridge without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your photos, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked shower tray
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
Shower tray repair in Newbridge without replacing anything
You do not always need a new tray. If it’s solid underneath, it can normally be repaired in place, saving you the cost and mess of a new one. Typical jobs include a cracked shower tray and chips caused during fitting, in acrylic, ceramic and cast iron.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- Newbridge (EH28)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Newbridge and nearby
Newbridge is about 5 miles north-east of Livingston, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Newbridge to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Newbridge is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover. We work right across the region, from Newbridge to Edinburgh (8 miles away).
Our visits in EH28 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Bridge Street, Edinburgh Road and Chariot Drive, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover include Kirkliston (1 mile north), West Clifton (2 miles south-west), Wilkieston (2 miles south), Linburn (3 miles south) and Winchburgh (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (8 miles east), Leith (10 miles east), Bonnington (9 miles east), Greenside (9 miles east), Broughton (9 miles east) and Bellevue (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Newbridge
We visit homes around Clifton Hall School and Kirkliston Parish Church and the streets around them. Newbridge’s nearest station is Edinburgh Gateway station, roughly 3.4 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Illieston Castle (2.1 miles south-west) and Broxburn Community Museum (3.1 miles west). The countryside around Newbridge includes Dundas Loch.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Keeping it looking good
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the tray
- Use a mild, non-abrasive cleaner
- Report any creaking or movement early
Wait the full curing time before you shower. After that, mild cleaners and good ventilation are all it needs.
A small crack lets in a little water every time you shower, which can damage the floor over time. Getting it repaired quickly is much cheaper than fixing a floor.
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FAQs for Newbridge
What happens after I send pictures?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Can you replace the silicone at the same time?
Yes. Add it to your quote and we will do both on one visit.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Repairing versus replacing in Newbridge
A new shower tray normally means removing the screen and tiling, preparing a new base and re-tiling. A repair or resurface leaves all of that alone. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Newbridge
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Same prices wherever you are
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Take a look at our prices page.
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Newbridge use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
What your shower tray is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Stone resin
Stone resin is a dense, rigid material with a smooth gel coat. Poor support underneath leads to cracks, and chips are filled and matched to the surface.
What we are called out for in Newbridge
Trays crack mainly because they move: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, every shower puts strain on it. Chips typically come from dropped bottles.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- Chipped corners or rims
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
Comparing quotes
- Who turns up on the day
- When it can be used again
- What preparation is included
- How your room will be protected
What we cannot put right
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
- A tray broken in more than one place
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Stone resin
- Ceramic
- Acrylic
- Enamelled steel
- Cast iron
What we do, step by step
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray. We clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
- Next we clean and prepare the tray.
- We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
- We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
- The tray is left to cure and can typically be used the next day.
How to prepare
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Getting a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the shower tray, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Related advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
