Orkney Islands · Scotland
Tile repair in Abune-the-Hill, Orkney Islands
Tile repair across Abune-the-Hill and nearby, generally in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Drill holes from removed fittings
DIY kit or professional repair?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Tile repair in Abune-the-Hill without replacing anything
The tile stays where it is, so there’s no need to hunt for a matching tile. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we will tell you. Our technicians work on floor and wall tiles, marble and ceramic tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are discontinued tiles you can’t replace and chips from dropped pans and tools.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll come back. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Location
- Abune-the-Hill (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What tile repair costs
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material and finish
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether we combine several jobs
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Quotes from your pictures
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Any details about the material
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.
For landlords and businesses
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Abune-the-Hill as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
About Abune-the-Hill
Abune-the-Hill is about 15 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Whether you’re in the middle of Abune-the-Hill or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Abune-the-Hill is one of 51 places in the Orkney Islands we cover.
Every address in KW17 is within our area. Neighbouring places we cover include The Barony (2 miles west), Evie (5 miles east), Dounby (5 miles south), Skeabrae (5 miles south) and Scarwell (6 miles south-west). If you’re somewhere remote, call first so we can plan the visit.
Landmarks near Abune-the-Hill
A little further out are Earl's Palace (3 miles west) and Kirbuster Farm Museum (2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Birsay moors RSPB Reserve and Hundland Hill.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a tile means breaking it out, finding a match and possibly cracking its neighbours. Repairing it keeps the original tile. Our tile repair starts from £95. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why book with us
- No extra charge for your area
- Colour-matched on site
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- One visit for most repairs
Take a look at our prices page.
Questions from Abune-the-Hill
Which areas do you work in?
We cover the entire UK, including Abune-the-Hill and the rest of the Orkney Islands. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will confirm dates.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
What about drill holes in tiles?
Yes. We fill drill holes from removed fittings.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
What information do you need?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
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What happens on the day
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we are there. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
- The chip, crack or hole is filled.
- The repair is levelled to the tile surface.
- We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
- The repair is sealed to suit the tile’s finish.
Preparing for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
How to get a price
Email us a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you are in Abune-the-Hill, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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What we cannot put right
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. We can’t fix:
- Loose or hollow tiles that need relaying
- Cracks caused by a moving floor, until the floor is fixed
- Whole walls of failing grout
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Porcelain tiles
- Ceramic tiles
- Floor and wall tiles
- Natural stone & granite
- Marble
Do you need tile repair in Abune-the-Hill?
Floor tiles chip when pans, tins and tools are dropped, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Cracks can also come from movement in the floor below.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Cracked floor tiles
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
Comparing quotes
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Aftercare advice
- Whether they match the colour on site
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
