Edinburgh · Scotland
Tile repair in Balerno, Edinburgh
Chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles for homes and businesses in Balerno and across Edinburgh. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracked floor tiles
- Damaged tile edges
Tile repair at your home in Balerno
We repair the tile in place, so there is no need to hunt for a matching tile. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we’ll tell you. If you’re dealing with damaged tile edges and chips from dropped pans and tools, we can help, whatever the material.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Edinburgh. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Location
- Balerno (EH14)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Balerno
Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, and wall tiles get drilled for fittings that are later removed. Cracks can also come from movement in the floor below.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Damaged tile edges
- Cracked floor tiles
What to look for in a quote
- Who will actually do the work
- What prep work is covered
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How to care for the finish
Questions from Balerno
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
What happens next?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can a cracked tile be fixed in place?
Typically, as long as it’s still firmly stuck down.
How much does tile repair cost in Balerno?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Which areas do you work in?
The whole UK, including all of Edinburgh. Send your postcode with your photos and we’ll confirm dates.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Honest limits
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- Loose or hollow tiles that need relaying
- Cracks caused by a moving floor, until the floor is fixed
- Whole walls of failing grout
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Floor and wall tiles
- Marble
- Natural stone & granite
- Porcelain tiles
- Ceramic tiles
Nearby places to Balerno
Other services in Balerno
Repair or replace in Balerno?
Replacing a tile involves breaking out the old tile, tracking down a matching tile and possibly cracking its neighbours. Repairing it keeps the original tile. Our tile repair starts from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Balerno
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
See our prices page.
Can I fix it myself?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
What tile repair costs
Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- The material and finish
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How much damage there is
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Send pictures for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Any details about the material
- Something in shot to show the size
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Covering Balerno
Balerno is about 6 miles north-west of Penicuik, in Edinburgh. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Balerno is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 6 miles away.
Here we cover the EH14 postcode area. Streets in the area include Bridge Road, Main Street and Bavelaw Road. We also cover the places around Balerno: Curriehill (1 mile north-east), Glenbrook (1 mile west), Currie (1 mile north-east), Warriston (1 mile north) and Riccarton (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (6 miles north-east), Leith (9 miles north-east), Bonnington (9 miles north-east), Greenside (8 miles north-east), Broughton (8 miles north-east) and Bellevue (8 miles north-east).
Around Balerno
Around Balerno, we work in homes near Balerno Community High School, Malleny Park and Public House, among other places. The closest station to Balerno is Curriehill station, about 1.3 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Linburn Centre (2.9 miles west) and The Gyle Shopping Centre (3.8 miles north). Open spaces near Balerno include Warklaw Hill.
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
For anyone letting property in or around Balerno, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.
What we do, step by step
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a morning or an afternoon. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We clean the tile and remove loose fragments.
- Next we fill the damage.
- We shape the repair flush with the tile.
- We match the colour and pattern by hand.
- Finally we seal it to match the tile.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
How to get a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole tiled area, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
