Edinburgh · Scotland
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Silvermills, Edinburgh
Shower tray repair across Silvermills and nearby, generally in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks running from the waste
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
Repairing versus replacing in Silvermills
Replacing a tray normally involves removing the screen and tiling, preparing a new base and re-tiling. Repairing or resurfacing the tray keeps all of that in place. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Silvermills
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- No extra charge for your area
- One visit for most repairs
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Read our prices page.
Shower tray repair in Silvermills, done in place
Shower tray repairs are one of our most common jobs. Chips by the waste, cracks across the base and dull, stained surfaces can all be put right without removing the tray. We work on stone resin, enamelled steel and ceramic, and common reasons people get in touch are a dull, stained or worn surface and chipped corners or rims.
Every job is backed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- Silvermills (EH3, EH2, EH4)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about shower tray repair in Silvermills
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
How long before I can shower?
You will get the exact time when we finish, usually the following day.
Can you resurface a whole tray?
Yes. A full resurface makes a tired tray look fresh.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Do you charge for travel?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
How we price shower tray repair
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The colour and finish to match
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Doing more than one item at once
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Silvermills. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Send photos for a quote
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The material, if you know it
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire shower tray, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Towns and villages near Silvermills
What else we do in Silvermills
DIY kit or professional repair?
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.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Where we work around Silvermills
Silvermills is about 1 mile north of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Customers in Silvermills get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Silvermills is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work.
We cover every part of EH3, EH2 and EH4 and the streets around it. Local streets include Canon Lane, Circus Lane and Albany Lane. If you are just outside Silvermills, we cover Stockbridge (1 mile west), Comely Bank (1 mile west), Warriston (1 mile north), Inverleith (1 mile north-west) and Dean Village (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Queensferry (8 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles east), Southhouse (4 miles south-east), Gilmerton (5 miles south-east), Slateford (3 miles south-west) and Gracemount (4 miles south-east). Silvermills is among the bigger towns we cover in Edinburgh.
Around Silvermills
Our customers here include homes close to Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen, St Cuthbert's Church and Free Church College, among other places. You will also find Drummond Community High School (0.6 miles east), St Stephen's Church (less than half a mile east), London Street Primary School (0.6 miles east) and Stockbridge public library (within half a mile west). The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Waverley Mall (0.6 miles south-east) and Royal Public Dispensary of Edinburgh (0.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Silvermills includes The New Leaf Co-op and Dunsapie Loch.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include King George V Park (less than half a mile north-east)
How the visit works
We work cleanly and quietly. We protect the area first, then the work takes a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- We make sure the tray does not flex and look for the cause of any crack.
- The damaged area, or the entire tray, is cleaned and prepared.
- We fill and reinforce chips and cracks, then sand them flush.
- We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
- Once cured, generally by the day after, you can use the shower.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Get a quote
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Silvermills as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Repairs by material
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Exposed metal can rust, so early repairs help.
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. Impacts can chip or crack them, and we match the gloss when we repair them.
Common problems we fix in Silvermills
Cracks often start at the waste, where the tray is cut and the fitting is tightened.
People typically call us when they notice something like this:
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
- Damage from a refit or building work
- Damage around the waste
- A tray that looks tired however much you clean it
Comparing quotes
- What happens if they find more damage
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What aftercare is recommended
How to look after the repair
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Check the seal every few months
- Don’t use strong acids or bleach
- Report any creaking or movement early
- Rinse away soap after showering
Give the repair its full curing time before showering. After that, mild cleaners and good ventilation are all it needs.
Failed sealant around a tray should be replaced quickly. It lets water behind the tray and can damage the floor below.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
