Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland

Tile Repair in Ae

Chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles at your home in Ae, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Cracked floor tiles
  • Chips from dropped pans and tools
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Tile repair near Ae

Tile repair at your home in Ae

A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we’ll say so. The tile stays where it is, so there is no need to hunt for a matching tile. If you are dealing with discontinued tiles you can’t replace and cracked floor tiles, we can help.

Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.

Speckled stone tiles with chips repaired to match the pattern
Area
Ae (DG1)
Region
Dumfries and Galloway
Cover
One year on every repair
Quote
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Landlords, agents and businesses in Ae

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

For anyone letting property in or around Ae, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.

When we would advise against a repair

A repair is not always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:

  • 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 pictures and we will say what we think.

What we work on

  • Floor and wall tiles
  • Porcelain tiles
  • Ceramic tiles
  • Natural stone & granite
  • Marble

What affects the price in Ae

Repairs from £95. We price every job individually. What matters most is:

  • Doing more than one item at once
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • What the surface is made of

We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Ae. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Quotes from your pictures

Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • A photo taken from further back
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size

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.

Common questions in Ae

How do I get a price for tile repair in Ae?

Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You will get a fixed figure before you book.

Which areas do you work in?

Everywhere in the UK, Ae included. There’s no extra charge for travel.

Can you quote from pictures?

Generally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?

We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

Will there be a smell?

There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.

How quickly can you book me in?

We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

The process

On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will take it from there. Most visits take a few hours, tidy-up included.

  1. We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
  2. The chip, crack or hole is filled.
  3. We level and shape the repair to the tile surface.
  4. We match the colour and pattern by hand.
  5. Finally we seal it to match the tile.

How to prepare

  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Ensure the area is dry

Ask for a price

For a price in Ae, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Get a fixed price

Advice

Ae and nearby

Ae is about 8 miles north of Dumfries, in Dumfries and Galloway. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Ae is one of 138 towns and villages in Dumfries and Galloway we cover. Our jobs stretch from Ae to Glasgow (about 53 miles away).

We work across DG1 and the streets around it. From Birkie Knowe and Dalcrum Rise or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Ae: Parkgate (2 miles south-east), Dalswinton (4 miles south-west), Nethermill (4 miles east), Amisfield (4 miles south) and Auldgirth (4 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Dumfries (8 miles south), Lockerbie (11 miles south-east), Moffat (12 miles north-east), Heathhall (6 miles south), Newbridge Drive (7 miles south) and Lochmaben (7 miles south-east).

Around Ae

Nearby you’ll also find Dalswinton Castle (4.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ae include Loch Ettrick.

Map of Ae © OpenStreetMap contributors

Can I fix it myself?

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.

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

Why repair rather than replace?

Swapping out a damaged tile means breaking it out, tracking down a matching tile and risking the tiles around it. Repairing it keeps the original tile. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.

What you get with us

  • A fixed quote before booking
  • One price list for the whole UK
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • Usually one visit, start to finish

Read our full price list.

Signs you need tile repair in Ae

Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Cracks can also come from movement in the floor below.

The most common problems we’re called about are:

  • Drill holes from removed fittings
  • Damaged tile edges
  • Chips from dropped pans and tools
  • Cracked floor tiles

What your quote should include

  • What preparation is included
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • Whether a trained technician does the job

Our hiring checklist

CHAS accredited contractor and Constructionline logos SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile logos

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