Scottish Borders · Scotland
Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Stow, Scottish Borders
Fixed-price shower tray repair in Stow and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the edges
- Scratches from cleaning or grit
About our shower tray repair in Stow
Most tray damage can be repaired in place, from a chip by the waste to a crack across the base. The colour and finish are matched. Common call-outs are for a cracked shower tray and a tray that creaks or moves underfoot, in enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Stow and across the Scottish Borders.
- Location
- Stow (TD1)
- County
- Scottish Borders
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What shower tray repair costs
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- How much damage there is
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material
- How easy the damage is to reach
We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Stow. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Send photos for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A wider photo showing the whole shower tray
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Natural light rather than flash
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Landlord and trade work in Stow
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
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Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a tray normally means refitting the screen, retiling and resealing. A repair leaves all of that untouched. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Stow
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Read our prices page.
What happens on the day
We turn up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take a few hours, or most of the day to resurface the whole tray, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We protect the floor and the enclosure.
- Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
- We clean and key the tray, then repair the damage.
- We refinish the surface to match the tray.
- We clean up and give you the curing time.
Preparing for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Getting a price
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We will say right away whether it can be repaired.
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What we can’t put right
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- Movement caused by a poor base, until the support is fixed
- Leaks from the waste or pipework (a plumber’s job)
- Multiple cracks across the tray
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron
- Stone resin
- Acrylic
- Ceramic
- Enamelled steel
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Keep harsh chemicals off the tray
- Check the seal every few months
- Stick to gentle cleaners
- Keep the bathroom well ventilated
Store heavy bottles on a shelf, not on the tray, so they can’t be knocked over.
A tray that moves underfoot needs looking at, before it cracks.
Covering Stow
Stow is about 6 miles north of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Stow is one of 89 places in the Scottish Borders we cover. We work right across the region, from Stow to Edinburgh (about 22 miles away).
All of TD1 is within our area. That includes homes on Station Road, Townfoot and Galashiels Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Stow: Killochyett (1 mile north-west), Fountainhall (3 miles north-west), Lauder (5 miles north-east), Clovenfords (5 miles south) and Nether Blainslie (5 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Peebles (13 miles west), Selkirk (10 miles south), Innerleithen (9 miles south-west), Melrose (8 miles south-east), Earlston (8 miles south-east) and Langlee (6 miles south-east).
Near you in Stow
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Mary's Church, among other places. There is a railway station in Stow itself: Stow station.
Stow questions
Are there extra charges for Stow?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We come back with a fixed quote, normally with dates to choose from. You’re under no obligation.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Can you make an old tray look new?
Yes, it’s a common job. A full resurface makes a tired tray look fresh.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
Do you need shower tray repair in Stow?
Trays fitted on timber floors can crack if the floor moves, especially if the tray wasn’t bedded properly. On concrete, an uneven base is the usual cause.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Chipped corners or rims
- A dull, stained or worn surface
- A cracked shower tray
- A damaged area around the waste
What to look for in a quote
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Who turns up on the day
- How the room is protected while they work
- What happens if they find more damage
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
