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Shower tray repair & resurfacing in Thurso, Highland

Shower tray repair in and around Thurso: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damage around the waste
  • Staining and dullness across the tray
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book shower tray repair in Thurso

What affects the price in Thurso

Prices start from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Thurso. The price comes down to:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • How much damage there is
  • The type of damage
  • Access to the area

What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.

Quotes from your pictures

Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Any details about the material
  • Details of any past repairs
  • A photo taken from further back

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole shower tray, we can price the job the same day in most cases.

Shower tray repair in Thurso, done in place

In most cases, a damaged tray can be repaired where it is, from a chip by the waste to a crack across the base. The colour and finish are matched so the repair blends in. We work on cast iron, enamelled steel and acrylic, and people most often call us about scratches from cleaning or grit and a cracked shower tray.

Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.

Location
Thurso (KW14)
County
Highland
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old shower tray refinished by Surface Doctor

Repairing versus replacing in Thurso

Replacing a tray usually means taking out the enclosure and tiles, preparing a new base and tiling again. A repair or resurface keeps all of that in place. Our shower tray repair starts from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book.

Why book with us

  • Fixed prices from your photos
  • Everything repaired in place
  • Colour-matched on site
  • A year’s guarantee on all work

See our prices page.

Thurso: your questions answered

Can I keep using a cracked tray?

Only if you’re sure it isn’t leaking. Check the ceiling below for damp.

What areas do you cover?

The whole UK, including all of Highland. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

Do I have to be there?

We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.

Can landlords book you?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Thurso.

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

How quickly can you book me in?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.

Can you replace the silicone at the same time?

Yes, if you’d like us to. After a repair is a good time to reseal.

What happens on the day

Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Allow a few hours for a repair, longer for a full resurface from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain how long to leave it and how to care for it.

  1. We check the tray is firmly supported and find the cause of any crack.
  2. We clean and prepare the damaged area or the whole tray.
  3. Chips and cracks are filled, reinforced and sanded level.
  4. We match the colour, or refinish the full tray.
  5. The tray is left to cure and can usually be used the next day.

Before we arrive

  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Make sure the area is dry
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day

Ask for a price

Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.

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What your shower tray is made of matters

Acrylic

Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.

Enamelled steel

Steel trays have an enamel surface like a steel bath. Exposed metal can rust, so it’s worth repairing early.

Covering Thurso

Thurso is in Highland. We travel to customers in Thurso and the surrounding area, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Thurso is one of 253 towns and villages in Highland we cover.

Our visits in KW14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Sir John's Square, Gerry Square and High Street. Thurso sits on or near the A9 and A836, which makes travel easy. Nearby, we also work in Scrabster (2 miles north-west), Glengolly (2 miles south-west), Janetstown (3 miles south-west), Murkle (3 miles east) and Forss (4 miles west). Thurso is one of the larger places we cover in Highland. If you’re somewhere remote, ring us first and we’ll plan the trip.

Local landmarks in Thurso

Our clients here include homes close to Thurso High School and Thurso. Thurso has its own railway station: Thurso station. Nearby you will also find Scrabster Castle (0.7 miles north-west) and Thurso Heritage Museum (0.6 miles north-west).

Map of Thurso © OpenStreetMap contributors

When a repair isn’t the answer

A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:

  • A tray that flexes because it was never properly supported
  • Water damage to the floor beneath the tray
  • Plumbing leaks under the tray

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.

What we work on

  • Ceramic
  • Acrylic
  • Enamelled steel
  • Stone resin
  • Cast iron

Landlord and trade work in Thurso

If you manage property in Thurso, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we will price them together.

Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.

Can I fix it myself?

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.

What we’re called out for in Thurso

Stone resin trays are rigid, so they crack rather than bend when they sit on an uneven or poorly supported floor. Timber floors that move can cause it too.

People generally call us when they notice one of these:

  • A tray that flexes
  • Staining and dullness across the tray
  • A cracked shower tray
  • Chips or cracks by the plughole

Before you book anyone

  • If travel is included in the price
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • When it can be used again
  • Whether they match the colour on site

Choosing a repair company

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