Clackmannanshire · Scotland
Tile Repair in Alva
Problem with your tiled area in Alva? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Drill holes from removed fittings
Tile repair in Alva, done in place
The tile stays where it is, so you do not need to find a spare. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we will tell you. Common call-outs are for damaged tile edges and cracked floor tiles, in natural stone & granite, floor and wall tiles and ceramic tiles.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will come back. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Location
- Alva (FK12)
- Area hub
- Clackmannanshire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about tile repair in Alva
Can landlords book you?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
Are you accredited?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
What about drill holes in tiles?
Yes. Drill holes from old rails and shelves are a common job.
How do I book?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
How the visit works
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to a morning or an afternoon.
- We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
- We fill the chip, crack or hole.
- The repair is levelled to the tile surface.
- We match the colour and pattern by hand.
- Finally we seal it to match the tile.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Get a quote
For a price in Alva, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Related advice
Honest limits
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. We cannot fix:
- Loose or hollow tiles that need relaying
- Cracks caused by a moving floor, until the floor is fixed
- Whole walls of failing grout
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Natural stone & granite
- Floor and wall tiles
- Porcelain tiles
- Marble
- Ceramic tiles
Landlords, agents and businesses in Alva
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll arrange it.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Alva use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
When to call us in Alva
Floor tiles chip when pans, tins and tools are dropped, and wall tiles get drilled for fittings that are later removed. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
- Cracked floor tiles
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
Questions to ask before you book
- When it can be used again
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Who turns up on the day
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a tile involves breaking out the old tile, tracking down a matching tile and risking the tiles around it. A repair leaves the tile where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Alva
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- One price list for the entire UK
Read our prices page.
Places near Alva
What else we do in Alva
Our work in Alva
Alva is about 2 miles north of Alloa, in Clackmannanshire. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Alva is one of 16 towns and villages in Clackmannanshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Alva to Edinburgh (about 27 miles away).
Every address in FK12 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes on Cobden Street, Johnstone Street and The Wynd and the roads around them. You will find Alva on the A91 and B908, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Tullibody (2 miles south-west), Menstrie (2 miles west), Cambus (3 miles south-west), South Alloa (3 miles south) and Manor Powis (4 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Kincardine (7 miles south-east), Dollar (5 miles east), Clackmannan (4 miles south-east) and Coalsnaughton (3 miles east).
Local landmarks in Alva
Typical jobs here are in homes near Johnstone Arms Hotel, Alva and Alva Academy. The closest station to Alva is Alloa station, about 2.5 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Tullibody Heritage Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Alva include Airthrey Loch and Craig Leith.
What affects the price in Alva
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. What matters most is:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
How to get a fixed price
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
