East Lothian · Scotland

Tile Repair for Elphinstone homes

Our repair technicians come to Elphinstone for chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Cracked floor tiles
  • Damaged tile edges
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book tile repair in Elphinstone

For landlords and businesses

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details.

Tile repair in Elphinstone, done in place

The tile stays where it is, so you don’t need to find a spare. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we will say so. If you’re dealing with chips from dropped pans and tools and cracked floor tiles, we can help, whatever the material.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will sort it. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.

Area
Elphinstone (EH33)
County
East Lothian
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: damaged granite tiles repaired in place

How the visit 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 the work begins. It normally takes a few hours, and we will tell you if anything changes.

  1. First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
  2. The chip, crack or hole is filled.
  3. We level and shape the repair to the tile surface.
  4. We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
  5. We seal the repair to suit the finish of the tile.

How to prepare

  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work

How to get a price

Most customers in Elphinstone get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

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Why repair rather than replace?

Swapping out a damaged tile means breaking it out, tracking down a matching tile and possibly cracking its neighbours. A repair leaves the tile where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book.

Why us?

  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited

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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’ll say what we think.

Surfaces we repair

  • Natural stone & granite
  • Marble
  • Ceramic tiles
  • Porcelain tiles
  • Floor and wall tiles

What we’re called out for in Elphinstone

Floor tiles chip when pans, tins and tools are dropped, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.

If you can see any of these, send us a photo:

  • Damaged tile edges
  • Chips from dropped pans and tools
  • Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
  • Drill holes from removed fittings

Comparing quotes

  • How the room is protected while they work
  • If travel is included in the price
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • How to care for the finish

How to compare quotes

How we price tile repair

Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Elphinstone. The price reflects:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • The material

We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Quotes from your photos

Two or three clear pictures are typically enough. Try to include:

  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • A wider photo showing the whole tiled area
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before

Getting a price is easy: 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 price back. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.

Where we work around Elphinstone

Elphinstone is about 4 miles east of Musselburgh, in East Lothian. From the centre of Elphinstone to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Elphinstone is one of 48 towns and villages in East Lothian we cover. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 9 miles away.

Here we cover the EH33 postcode area. From Main Street, Tranent Road and Macfarlane Court or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Close by, we cover Ormiston (1 mile south-east), Tranent (1 mile north-east), Cousland (2 miles south-west), New Winton (2 miles east) and Prestongrange (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Musselburgh (4 miles west), Haddington (7 miles east), North Berwick (13 miles north-east), Cockenzie and Port Seton (3 miles north), Longniddry (4 miles north-east) and Gullane (10 miles north-east).

Local landmarks in Elphinstone

Our clients here include homes close to Ross High School and the streets around them. Elphinstone’s nearest station is Prestonpans station, about 2.1 miles north. A little further out are Cousland Smiddy (1.6 miles south-west) and Midlothian Community Hospital (5.6 miles south-west).

Map of Elphinstone © OpenStreetMap contributors

Common questions in Elphinstone

Is there a guarantee?

All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

What does tile repair cost?

Prices start from £95. We give a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your EH33 postcode.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.

Can you quote from photos?

Usually, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.

What happens next?

We review the photos and send a fixed quote with dates.

Can a cracked tile be fixed in place?

Typically, if it isn’t loose.

What do you need from me?

Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.

Is it messy?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

Can I fix it myself?

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

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