East Lothian · Scotland

Tile Repair for Garvald homes

Problem with your tiled area in Garvald? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damaged tile edges
  • Chips from dropped pans and tools
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Tile repair in Garvald

Tile repair in Garvald, done in place

If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we’ll say so. We repair the tile in place, so you do not need to find a spare. We are frequently asked to fix discontinued tiles you can’t replace and drill holes from removed fittings, on marble, natural stone & granite and floor and wall tiles.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.

Area
Garvald (EH41)
County
East Lothian
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician carrying out a floor repair in a kitchen

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Garvald. The price depends on:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Quotes from your photos

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:

  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • The material, if you know it

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.

What a repair cannot fix

We’d rather lose a job than do one 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 pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.

Surfaces we repair

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

Covering Garvald

Garvald is about 5 miles east of Haddington, in East Lothian. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Garvald is one of 48 places in East Lothian where we work. Our jobs stretch from Garvald to Edinburgh (21 miles away).

Our technicians cover all of EH41 and the streets around it. Other places close to Garvald include Bara (2 miles south-west), Stenton (3 miles north-east), East Linton (4 miles north), Phantassie (4 miles north) and Preston (4 miles north). Further out, we also cover Musselburgh (15 miles west), Haddington (5 miles west), Dunbar (7 miles north-east), Tranent (11 miles west), North Berwick (9 miles north) and Prestonpans (13 miles west).

What’s near Garvald

Our customers here include homes close to Free Church. Garvald’s nearest station is East Linton station, roughly 4.1 miles north. Nearby you will also find Whittingehame Tower (1.8 miles north-east) and Roodlands General Hospital (5.7 miles west). Open spaces near Garvald include Traprain Law.

Map of Garvald © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repairing versus replacing in Garvald

Swapping out a damaged tile involves breaking out the old tile, finding a match and risking the tiles around it. A repair keeps the original tile. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.

What you get with us

  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited

See our prices page.

How the visit works

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which typically takes a few hours. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.

  1. We clean the tile and remove loose fragments.
  2. The chip, crack or hole is filled.
  3. We shape the repair flush with the tile.
  4. We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
  5. Finally we seal it to match the tile.

Preparing for the visit

  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before

Getting a price

You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

Get a free quote

Advice

When to call us in Garvald

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 picture:

  • Cracked floor tiles
  • Damaged tile edges
  • Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
  • Drill holes from removed fittings

Comparing quotes

  • What happens if they find more damage
  • How your room will be protected
  • Aftercare advice
  • If travel is included in the price

10 questions to ask before booking

Common questions in Garvald

Is a repair better than a new one?

Generally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

Do I need to be at home?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.

Will there be a smell?

There can be some smell while we work. It fades as everything cures.

Can you repair a cracked floor tile without replacing it?

Normally, as long as it’s still firmly stuck down.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

Will the price change on the day?

Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.

Work for landlords and builders

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Garvald use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it typically costs far less than a refit.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

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