Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland
Tile repair in Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
Chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Dumfries. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
What a repair can’t fix
We won’t take on work that won’t 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
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Ceramic tiles
- Marble
- Floor and wall tiles
- Porcelain tiles
- Natural stone & granite
Tile repair in Dumfries, done in place
A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we’ll tell you. We repair the tile in place, so there’s no need to hunt for a matching tile. Typical jobs include cracked floor tiles and damaged tile edges, on marble, floor and wall tiles and ceramic tiles.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Dumfries and Galloway. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Area
- Dumfries (DG1, DG2)
- Region
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price tile repair
Prices start from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Dumfries. The price comes down to:
- Access to the area
- The type of damage
- The material
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed price
You can generally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A wider photo showing the entire tiled area
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Where you are, by postcode
Send us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your DG1 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
The process
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a few hours. The room is left tidy.
- We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
- We fill the chip, crack or hole.
- We level and shape the repair to the tile surface.
- We match the colour and pattern by hand.
- Finally we seal it to match the tile.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
How to get a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
Dumfries: your questions answered
Do you come to Dumfries?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Dumfries and the rest of Dumfries and Galloway. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can a cracked tile be fixed in place?
Frequently, yes, as long as it’s still firmly stuck down.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Which areas do you work in?
All of Dumfries and Galloway, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
How do I book?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
What about drill holes in tiles?
Yes. Drill holes from old rails and shelves are a common job.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Normally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.
Dumfries and nearby
Dumfries is in Dumfries and Galloway. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our repair technicians cover 138 places across Dumfries and Galloway. Our jobs stretch from Dumfries to Glasgow (about 60 miles away).
Every address in DG1 and DG2 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From High Street, Station Road and Verdun Square or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Dumfries is on the A76 and A701, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Troqueer (1 mile south), Castledykes (1 mile south), Newbridge Drive (2 miles north-west), Kingholm Quay (2 miles south) and Cargenbridge (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Annan (15 miles east), Lockerbie (11 miles east), Dalbeattie (13 miles south-west), Castle Douglas (15 miles south-west), Lochmaben (8 miles north-east) and Thornhill (13 miles north-west). Dumfries is among the bigger towns we cover in Dumfries and Galloway.
Landmarks near Dumfries
Typical jobs here are in homes near Myles Bar, Dumfries Academy and Dumfries. There is a railway station in Dumfries itself: Dumfries station. A little further out are Gracefield Arts Centre (less than half a mile north) and Dumfries Castle (1 mile south). Not far away are Lochaber Loch.
Nearby places to Dumfries
Other services in Dumfries
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a tile involves breaking out the old tile, tracking down a matching tile and possibly cracking its neighbours. Repairing it leaves the tile where it is. Prices start from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Dumfries
- One price list for the entire UK
- Colour-matched on site
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Everything repaired in place
Read our prices page.
Common problems we fix in Dumfries
Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, and wall tiles get drilled for fittings that are later removed. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
- Damaged tile edges
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Drill holes from removed fittings
Comparing quotes
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. 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 photos.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Work for landlords and builders
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will arrange it.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Dumfries use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
