Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland
Tile repair in Howes, Dumfries and Galloway
We travel to Howes for chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
Tile repair in Howes, done in place
We repair the tile in place, so there’s no need to hunt for a matching tile. If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we will say so. Common call-outs are for damaged tile edges and discontinued tiles you can’t replace, across natural stone & granite, porcelain tiles and marble.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Location
- Howes (DG12)
- Region
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair can’t fix
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot 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 will say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Ceramic tiles
- Natural stone & granite
- Floor and wall tiles
- Porcelain tiles
- Marble
Common problems we fix in Howes
Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, and wall tiles get drilled for fittings that are later removed. Cracks can also come from movement in the floor below.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Damaged tile edges
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Drill holes from removed fittings
Comparing quotes
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether the price covers travel
For landlords and businesses
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Questions from Howes
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Can you fill holes left by old fittings?
Yes. We fill drill holes from removed fittings.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Do you cover the whole of Dumfries and Galloway?
We cover the entire UK, including Howes and the rest of Dumfries and Galloway. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will offer you dates.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
Howes and nearby
Howes is about 14 miles east of Dumfries, in Dumfries and Galloway. Jobs in Howes are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your photos, then a visit to do the work. Our repair technicians cover 138 places in Dumfries and Galloway, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Howes to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 65 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: DG12. We also travel to Annan (1 mile east), Newbie (1 mile south-west), Brydekirk (2 miles north), Powfoot (3 miles west) and Dornock (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Dumfries (14 miles west), Lockerbie (10 miles north), Heathhall (14 miles north-west), Langholm (15 miles north-east), Gretna (8 miles east) and Lochmaben (12 miles north-west).
What’s near Howes
We visit homes around Queensberry Arms Hotel, Old Parish Church and Annan Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Annan station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Annan Museum (less than half a mile south-east) and Annan Hospital (0.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Campfield Marsh RSPB reserve.
What affects the price in Howes
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- The colour and finish to match
- The material and finish
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
How to get a fixed price
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Send us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Howes, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping out a damaged tile involves breaking out the old tile, tracking down a matching tile and risking the tiles around it. Repairing it leaves the tile where it is. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Howes. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why book with us
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Take a look at our prices page.
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What we do, step by step
Once we’re through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
- The chip, crack or hole is filled.
- We level and shape the repair to the tile surface.
- We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
- Finally we seal it to match the tile.
Before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Ask for a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
