Scottish Borders · Scotland

Tile Repair for Ancrum homes

Damaged tiled area in Ancrum? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Drill holes from removed fittings
  • Cracked floor tiles
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Tile repair near Ancrum

Repair or replace: which is better?

Swapping out a damaged tile means breaking it out, finding a match and risking the tiles around it. A repair keeps the original tile. Our tile repair starts from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Why us?

  • Same prices wherever you are
  • A fixed quote before booking
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Colour mixed on the day to match

Take a look at our full price list.

Tile repair in Ancrum, done in place

We repair the tile in place, so you do not need to find a spare. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we will tell you. We work on porcelain tiles, natural stone & granite and marble, and common reasons people get in touch are damaged tile edges and cracked floor tiles.

Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Ancrum and across the Scottish Borders. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.

Location
Ancrum (TD8)
Area hub
Scottish Borders
Cover
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: damaged granite tiles repaired in place

Landlords, agents and businesses in Ancrum

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.

Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

Common questions in Ancrum

Will there be a smell?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.

What about drill holes in tiles?

Yes. Drill holes from old rails and shelves are a common job.

Is it messy?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.

Do you do work for letting agents?

We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

What does tile repair cost?

Repairs from £95. We give a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your TD8 postcode.

Can you repair a cracked floor tile without replacing it?

Frequently, yes, if it isn’t loose.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.

Is a repair better than a new one?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

Prices and what affects them

Repairs from £95. There is no charge for travel to Ancrum. The price comes down to:

  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • How many areas need work

Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.

How to get a fixed quote

You can typically get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:

  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • A wider photo showing the entire tiled area

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.

The process

On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job normally takes a morning or an afternoon. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.

  1. We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
  2. Next we fill the damage.
  3. We level and shape the repair to the tile surface.
  4. We match the colour and pattern by hand.
  5. The repair is sealed to suit the tile’s finish.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit

Ask for a price

If you are in Ancrum and want a price, 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 free quote

Related advice

Ancrum and nearby

Ancrum is about 10 miles north-east of Hawick, in the Scottish Borders. Customers in Ancrum get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Ancrum is one of 89 places in the Scottish Borders we cover. We work right across the region, from Ancrum to Edinburgh (38 miles away).

Postcode districts we cover here: TD8. Whether you live on North Myrescroft, Myrescroft Road and West Myrescroft or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Jedburgh (3 miles south-east), Nisbet (3 miles east), Belses (4 miles west), Maxton (4 miles north) and Greycrook (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Galashiels (11 miles north-west), Hawick (10 miles south-west), Kelso (9 miles north-east), Selkirk (10 miles west), Wilton (10 miles south-west) and Melrose (8 miles north-west).

Local landmarks in Ancrum

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Ancrum Old Parish Church and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Queen Mary's House (2.8 miles south-east) and Timpendean Tower (1.2 miles south). Open spaces near Ancrum include Wooden Loch and Peniel Heugh.

Map of Ancrum © OpenStreetMap contributors

DIY kit or professional repair?

We understand the appeal of fixing it 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.

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.

What we’re called out for in Ancrum

Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, and wall tiles get drilled for fittings that are later removed. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
  • Chips from dropped pans and tools
  • Cracked floor tiles
  • Drill holes from removed fittings

Before you book anyone

  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long

Our hiring checklist

When we’d advise against a repair

We won’t take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:

  • 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
  • Marble
  • Floor and wall tiles
  • Ceramic tiles
  • Porcelain tiles
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