Shetland Islands · Scotland

Tile Repair for Hoswick homes

Fixed-price tile repair in Hoswick and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Drill holes from removed fittings
  • Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need tile repair in Hoswick?

How we handle tile repair in Hoswick

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’ll tell you. Whether it’s chips from dropped pans and tools and cracked floor tiles, we can help, on natural stone & granite, marble and floor and wall tiles alike.

Every job is backed for twelve months in Hoswick and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.

Floor repair in progress in a customer’s kitchen
Area
Hoswick (ZE2)
Area hub
Shetland Islands
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

When we would advise against a repair

To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not 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 photos and we will say what we think before you book.

Surfaces we repair

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

What we’re called out for in Hoswick

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.

People typically call us when they notice one of these:

  • Chips from dropped pans and tools
  • Cracked floor tiles
  • Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
  • Damaged tile edges

Comparing quotes

  • How changes to the job are handled
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • When it can be used again

10 questions to ask before you book

Can I fix it myself?

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

How we price tile repair

Repairs from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • How many areas need work
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • How easy the damage is to reach

Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Hoswick. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Quotes from your photos

Phone photos are fine. Just make sure we can see:

  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Any details about the material
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Details of any past repairs

Most customers in Hoswick get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

Should you replace it?

Swapping out a damaged tile involves breaking out the old tile, finding a match and risking the tiles around it. A repair leaves the tile where it is. Prices start from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Why Hoswick clients choose us

  • Same prices wherever you are
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • Everything repaired in place
  • Colour-matched on site

See our pricing.

Covering Hoswick

Hoswick is about 11 miles south of Lerwick, in the Shetland Islands. Jobs in Hoswick are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Our technicians cover 63 places in the Shetland Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.

All of ZE2 is covered. We regularly work on streets such as Greenfield Road and Brakefield Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Sandwick (1 mile east), Levenwick (2 miles south), Bigton (3 miles south-west), Mail (3 miles north) and Bremirehoull (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Lerwick (11 miles north), Sound (11 miles north) and Scalloway (10 miles north). For island and remote addresses, call first so we can plan the visit.

Near you in Hoswick

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Stove and the streets around them. Green spaces nearby include Loch of Vatsetter.

Map of Hoswick © OpenStreetMap contributors

Landlords, agents and businesses in Hoswick

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll arrange it.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Hoswick use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

Hoswick: your questions answered

Is it safe with children and pets around?

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

What information do you need?

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

Can you price it without visiting?

Usually, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

What happens next?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.

Which areas do you work in?

Everywhere in the UK, Hoswick included. Travel is included in the price.

How much does tile repair cost in Hoswick?

Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

Will the price change on the day?

The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

How it works

You don’t need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. Most jobs take a few hours, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.

  1. First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
  2. The chip, crack or hole is filled.
  3. The repair is levelled to the tile surface.
  4. The colour and pattern are recreated by hand.
  5. Finally we seal it to match the tile.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Clear the area around the damage

Ask for a price

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 over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

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