Orkney Islands · Scotland
Shower Tray Repair in Tankerness
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing in Tankerness, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
Different materials, different repairs
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.
Enamelled steel
Enamelled steel trays behave like steel baths. Exposed metal can rust, so it’s worth repairing early.
How we handle shower tray repair in Tankerness
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. Our repair technicians work on cast iron, ceramic and stone resin, and the jobs we see most are a crack across the base and a damaged area around the waste.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Tankerness (KW17)
- Area hub
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Tankerness
Tankerness is about 4 miles east of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in 51 places in the Orkney Islands.
Here we cover the KW17 postcode area. Close by, we cover Toab (1 mile south), Upper Sanday (3 miles south), Kirkwall (4 miles west), St Mary's (5 miles south-west) and Balfour (6 miles north-west). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so it’s best to call first.
What’s near Tankerness
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Andrew's Burial-Ground and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Balfour Hospital (4.7 miles west) and Bishop's Palace (4.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Mull Head Nature Reserve and Loch of Tankerness.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new shower tray often means a new enclosure fitting, new tiling and new sealant. A repair leaves all of that untouched and costs far less. Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why book with us
- No need to remove anything
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Take a look at our prices page.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
When to call us in Tankerness
Trays crack mainly because they move: if a tray wasn’t bedded on a solid, even base, every shower puts strain on it. Chips usually come from dropped bottles.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A tray that creaks or moves underfoot
- Chips or cracks by the plughole
- Damage from a refit or building work
- Scuffs and light scratches
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What prep work is covered
- How the colour is matched
- Who turns up on the day
Work for landlords and builders
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Tankerness: your questions answered
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Can you fix a cracked tray?
Frequently. If the tray moves, the support needs fixing first.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, plus dates. You’re under no obligation.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
How we price shower tray repair
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- How many areas need work
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material and finish
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
Send pictures for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- One picture of the entire shower tray
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- What it’s made of, if you know
Most customers in Tankerness get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Clean with washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Replace failing sealant promptly
- Keep heavy bottles on a shelf
- Don’t ignore a tray that flexes
Store heavy bottles on a shelf, not on the tray, so they can’t be knocked over.
A small crack lets in a little water every time you shower, and over months that can rot the floor. An early repair is far cheaper than floor repairs.
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What we do, step by step
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we are doing. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. You can expect it to take a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- We protect the floor and the enclosure.
- Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
- The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
- We refinish the surface to match the tray.
- We clean up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Open a window if you can
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Getting a price
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
