East Lothian · Scotland
Tile Repair for Drem homes
Chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles in Drem, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracked floor tiles
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
How we handle tile repair in Drem
We repair the tile in place, so you don’t need to find a spare. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we will tell you. We’re frequently asked to fix discontinued tiles you can’t replace and drill holes from removed fittings, on porcelain tiles, marble and ceramic tiles.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Drem and across East Lothian. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Location
- Drem (EH39)
- County
- East Lothian
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- What kind of damage it is
- What the surface is made of
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
How to get a fixed quote
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- Natural light rather than flash
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- One picture of the whole tiled area
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
Repairing versus replacing in Drem
Replacing a tile involves breaking out the old tile, tracking down a matching tile and risking the tiles around it. Repairing it leaves the tile where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Drem. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Drem
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- No extra charge for your area
- A fixed quote before booking
Take a look at our full price list.
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When a repair is not the answer
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
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Porcelain tiles
- Marble
- Ceramic tiles
- Floor and wall tiles
- Natural stone & granite
Landlords, agents and businesses in Drem
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Drem as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Questions from Drem
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Drem.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working, which fades afterwards.
Can you fill holes left by old fittings?
Yes. Drill holes from old rails and shelves are a common job.
Can a cracked tile be fixed in place?
Often, yes, as long as it’s still firmly stuck down.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Signs you need tile repair in Drem
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.
People generally call us after spotting one of these:
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Cracked floor tiles
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
Questions to ask before booking
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How your room will be protected
Can I fix it myself?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
What happens on the day
We turn up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your photos first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes a morning or an afternoon, and we leave the room as we found it.
- First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
- The chip, crack or hole is filled.
- The repair is levelled to the tile surface.
- We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
- Finally we seal it to match the tile.
Before we arrive
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Open a window if you can
Ask for a price
If you are in Drem and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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Drem and nearby
Drem is about 4 miles north of Haddington, in East Lothian. Jobs in Drem are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Drem is one of 48 towns and villages in East Lothian we cover. Our jobs stretch from Drem to Edinburgh (17 miles away).
We cover every part of EH39 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover Athelstaneford (2 miles south-east), Kingston (2 miles north-east), Gullane (2 miles north-west), Aberlady (3 miles west) and Dirleton (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Musselburgh (11 miles south-west), Dunbar (10 miles east), Tranent (8 miles south-west), North Berwick (4 miles north-east), Prestonpans (8 miles south-west) and Cockenzie and Port Seton (7 miles west).
What’s near Drem
Drem has its own railway station: Drem station. Nearby you’ll also find Dick Galloway Archery Museum (1.4 miles north) and Saltcoats Castle (2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Drem include Marl Loch and Skid Hill.
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