Edinburgh · Scotland
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Pilton, Edinburgh
Fixed-price shower tray repair in Pilton and the surrounding area, usually in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- Damage around the waste
What shower tray repair costs
Prices start from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How easy the damage is to reach
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Getting a price from photos
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Where you are, by postcode
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Natural light rather than flash
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Shower tray repair in Pilton 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. Our repair technicians work on cast iron, enamelled steel and ceramic, and people most frequently call us about a damaged area around the waste and cracks running from the waste.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- Pilton (EH5, EH4, EH3)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Pilton and nearby
Pilton is about 2 miles north-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We work in 175 places across Edinburgh.
All of EH5, EH4 and EH3 is within our area. Local streets include Ferry Road, Grigor Avenue and Davidson Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also work in Crewe Toll (1 mile south), Granton (1 mile north-east), East Pilton (1 mile south), West Pilton (1 mile west) and Edinburgh Waterfront (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Leith (3 miles east), Buccleuch (3 miles south-east), Dumbiedykes (3 miles south-east), Sciennes (3 miles south-east), Merchiston (3 miles south-east) and Newington (3 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Pilton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Edinburgh, Stockbridge public library and Stewart's Melville College, among other places. You’ll also find St Columba's Parish Church (1.1 miles south-west), Ainslie Park High School (0.5 miles north-west) and Starbank Park (1.5 miles east). Pilton’s nearest station is Haymarket station, about 2 miles south of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Craigcrook Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and Western General Hospital (0.7 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Corstorphine Hill and Dunsapie Loch.
Common questions in Pilton
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK. Prices do not change with location.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can a stained tray be refinished?
Yes, it’s a common job. A full resurface makes a tired tray look fresh.
Can you fix a cracked tray?
Usually, if the tray is firmly supported. The crack is reinforced, filled and refinished.
What happens after I send pictures?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
Do you cover Pilton?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Pilton for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Can you replace the silicone at the same time?
Yes. We can repair and reseal on the same visit.
Repair or replace in Pilton?
Replacing a tray typically means refitting the screen, retiling and resealing. A repair leaves all of that untouched, at a fraction of the cost. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Pilton
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Work done at your home or business
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
See our prices page.
When we’d advise against a repair
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Damage below the tray that needs a builder
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
- Leaking waste fittings
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Cast iron
- Enamelled steel
- Stone resin
Landlords, agents and businesses in Pilton
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
How to care for the repair
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Do not ignore a tray that flexes
- Store bottles off the tray
- Stick to gentle cleaners
- Use the extractor fan
Give the repair its full curing time before showering. After that, mild cleaners and good ventilation are all it needs.
If the tray creaks or moves, get it checked, before it cracks or gets worse.
Nearby places to Pilton
What else we do in Pilton
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
What your shower tray is made of matters
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. They chip and crack from impact, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
Stone resin
Stone resin is a dense, rigid material with a smooth gel coat. Poor support underneath leads to cracks, and chips can be filled and matched.
What we do, step by step
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which generally takes a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- We check the tray for movement first.
- We clean the damage and open it up so the repair can bond.
- Cracks are reinforced and the damage filled.
- We shape the repair, match the colour and finish it.
- It’s left to cure, typically until the following day.
How to prepare
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
How to get a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
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