Scottish Borders · Scotland
Tile repair in Clovenfords, Scottish Borders
We travel to Clovenfords for chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Damaged tile edges
- Drill holes from removed fittings
About our tile repair in Clovenfords
If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we will tell you. The tile stays where it is, so you do not need to find a spare. Typical jobs include cracked floor tiles and damaged tile edges, on ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles and marble.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Location
- Clovenfords (TD1)
- County
- Scottish Borders
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Our work in Clovenfords
Clovenfords is about 3 miles west of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Clovenfords is one of 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders where we work. We work right across the region, from Clovenfords to Edinburgh (about 26 miles away).
Our visits in TD1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as The Old Vineries, Vine Street and Muscat Brae. We also cover the places around Clovenfords: Caddonfoot (1 mile south), Peel (1 mile south-west), Ashiestiel (1 mile south-west), Galashiels (3 miles east) and Boleside (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Hawick (14 miles south), Peebles (13 miles west), Selkirk (5 miles south), Wilton (14 miles south), Innerleithen (7 miles west) and Melrose (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Clovenfords
We visit homes around Galashiels Academy, Clovenfords Hotel and Graveyard and Boundary Walls. For rail, the closest station is Galashiels station, about 2.7 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Borders General Hospital (5.5 miles east) and Old Gala House (2.6 miles east). Open spaces near Clovenfords include Ashiesteel Hill.
Repairing versus replacing in Clovenfords
Replacing a tile means breaking it out, finding a match and possibly cracking its neighbours. Repairing it leaves the tile where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Clovenfords
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- One visit for most repairs
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Fixed prices from your photos
Read our pricing.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How much damage there is
- What the surface is made of
We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Send photos for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Details of any past repairs
- A wider photo showing the whole tiled area
- What it’s made of, if you know
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Signs you need tile repair in Clovenfords
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.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Damaged tile edges
- Cracked floor tiles
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
What your quote should include
- Aftercare advice
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How changes to the job are handled
- Who turns up on the day
Honest limits
A repair is not right for every job, 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
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Floor and wall tiles
- Porcelain tiles
- Natural stone & granite
- Ceramic tiles
- Marble
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
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, then guarantee it for a year.
Work for landlords and builders
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Your questions about tile repair in Clovenfords
What about drill holes in tiles?
Yes. Drill holes from old rails and shelves are a common job.
Do you work in Clovenfords?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Clovenfords from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
How it works
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. It normally takes a morning or an afternoon.
- First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
- Next we fill the damage.
- The repair is levelled to the tile surface.
- We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
- We seal the repair to suit the finish of the tile.
How to prepare
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Let us know about parking or access
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Ask for a price
Email us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your TD1 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
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