Edinburgh · Scotland
Tile Repair in Buckstone
Chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles in Buckstone, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracked floor tiles
- Damaged tile edges
Tile repair at your home in Buckstone
If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we will tell you. We repair the tile in place, so you do not need to find a spare. Common call-outs are for discontinued tiles you can’t replace and cracked floor tiles, on floor and wall tiles, porcelain tiles and marble.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will sort it. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Area
- Buckstone (EH10, EH16)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in Buckstone?
Replacing a tile means breaking it out, tracking down a matching tile and possibly cracking its neighbours. Repairing it leaves the tile where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why Buckstone customers choose us
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Everything repaired in place
- One price list for the entire UK
- One visit for most repairs
See our prices page.
When we’d advise against a repair
In fairness, some problems need a different 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 pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Floor and wall tiles
- Natural stone & granite
- Porcelain tiles
- Ceramic tiles
- Marble
Landlords, agents and businesses in Buckstone
For anyone letting property in or around Buckstone, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will price them together.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
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.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How many areas need work
- The colour and finish to match
- What kind of damage it is
We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Buckstone. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Getting a price from pictures
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A wider photo showing the whole tiled area
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Buckstone and nearby
Buckstone is about 2 miles south of Merchiston, in Edinburgh. Our technicians come to customers in Buckstone and nearby villages, so there is no workshop to go to. We work in all 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh.
Postcode districts we cover here: EH10 and EH16. That includes homes on Buckstone Road, Waterfield Road and East Camus Road. We also travel to Fairmilehead (1 mile south), Caiystane (1 mile south-west), Comiston (1 mile west), Oxgangs (1 mile west) and Greenbank (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles north), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (4 miles north), Greenside (3 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (4 miles north).
Near you in Buckstone
We visit homes around Firrhill High School and Fairmilehead Church. Buckstone’s nearest station is Slateford station, roughly 2.1 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Cockburn Geological Museum (1.5 miles north-east) and Merchiston Tower (1.8 miles north). For a walk, there is Blackford Hill and Duddingston Loch.
What we do, step by step
The work is clean and fairly quiet. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a few hours. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
- Next we fill the damage.
- We shape the repair flush with the tile.
- We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
- Finally we seal it to match the tile.
Before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
How to get a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole tiled area, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
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Common problems we fix in Buckstone
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.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Cracked floor tiles
Before booking anyone
- What preparation is included
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- If travel is included in the price
Your questions about tile repair in Buckstone
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
How soon can you come?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Are there extra charges for Buckstone?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
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