Shetland Islands · Scotland

Tile Repair in Gulberwick

Chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Gulberwick. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damaged tile edges
  • Cracked floor tiles
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Tile repair for Gulberwick homes

Tile repair at your home in Gulberwick

A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we’ll tell you. The tile stays where it is, so you do not need to find a spare. We’re often asked to fix chips from dropped pans and tools and cracked floor tiles, in porcelain tiles, floor and wall tiles and ceramic tiles.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.

Location
Gulberwick (ZE2)
Region
Shetland Islands
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Chips in speckled granite tiles filled and colour matched, before and after

What affects the price in Gulberwick

Prices start from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:

  • The colour and finish to match
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • The material
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.

Getting a price from pictures

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:

  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • One picture of the entire tiled area
  • Any details about the material

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the tiled area, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.

Covering Gulberwick

Gulberwick is in the Shetland Islands. Jobs in Gulberwick are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Our repair technicians cover 63 places in the Shetland Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.

Every address in ZE2 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Hillside Brae, Hillside Park and Lower Hillside or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. If you are just outside Gulberwick, we cover Sound (2 miles north-east), Scalloway (2 miles west), Lerwick (3 miles north-east), Gremista (3 miles north-east) and Grindiscol (4 miles east). Gulberwick is among the bigger towns we cover in the Shetland Islands. Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so it’s best to call first.

Landmarks near Gulberwick

In Gulberwick, that means homes near Gulberwick Mission Church. Nearby you will also find Scalloway Museum (2.5 miles north-west) and Gilbert Bain Hospital (2.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hill of Berry and Flossy Loch.

Map of Gulberwick © OpenStreetMap contributors

Can I fix it myself?

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.

What a repair cannot fix

Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:

  • 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 will tell you honestly before booking.

What we work on

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

Repair or replace: which is better?

Replacing a tile involves breaking out the old tile, finding a match and possibly cracking its neighbours. Repairing it keeps the original tile. Our tile repair starts from £95. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Why us?

  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • One visit for most repairs
  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • A fixed quote before booking

Take a look at our full price list.

Common problems we fix in Gulberwick

Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, and wall tiles get drilled for fittings that are later removed. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.

Most people contact us when they notice one of these:

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

Comparing quotes

  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • How to look after the finish
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included

Choosing a repair company

Common questions in Gulberwick

How do I get a price for tile repair in Gulberwick?

Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Is my repair covered?

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.

Can pets and children be at home?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

What do you need from me?

Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire tiled area and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

Will you leave a mess?

Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.

Can a cracked tile be fixed in place?

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

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.

Do the materials smell?

There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.

For landlords and businesses

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

How the visit works

When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job generally takes a morning or an afternoon. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
  2. We fill the chip, crack or hole.
  3. We level and shape the repair to the tile surface.
  4. The colour and pattern are recreated by hand.
  5. The repair is sealed to suit the tile’s finish.

Before we arrive

  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift

Get a quote

There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

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