Scottish Borders · Scotland
Tile Repair in Innerleithen
Our repair technicians come to Innerleithen for chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Damaged tile edges
- Drill holes from removed fittings
How we handle tile repair in Innerleithen
A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we’ll tell you. The tile stays where it is, so you don’t need to find a spare. We regularly repair natural stone & granite, ceramic tiles and porcelain tiles, and common reasons people contact us are drill holes from removed fittings and discontinued tiles you can’t replace.
Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in the Scottish Borders. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Where
- Innerleithen (EH44)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
Swapping out a damaged tile means breaking it out, finding a match and possibly cracking its neighbours. A repair keeps the original tile. Our tile repair starts from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Innerleithen
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Take a look at our prices page.
Our work in Innerleithen
Innerleithen is about 10 miles west of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover all 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 23 miles away.
Here we cover the EH44 postcode area. From High Street, Pirn Road and Horsbrugh Terrace or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Innerleithen sits on or near the A72 and B709, so getting to you is simple. We also travel to Walkerburn (2 miles east), Cardrona Village (2 miles north-west), Cardrona (2 miles north-west), Peebles (6 miles north-west) and Ashiestiel (6 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Galashiels (10 miles east), Selkirk (10 miles south-east), Melrose (13 miles east), West Linton (15 miles north-west), Earlston (15 miles east) and Lauder (14 miles north-east). Innerleithen is among the bigger towns we cover in the Scottish Borders.
Landmarks near Innerleithen
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Innerleithen Parish Church, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Horsburgh Castle (3.3 miles north-west) and Robert Smail's Printing Works (less than half a mile west). Open spaces near Innerleithen include Lee Pen.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Innerleithen. The price comes down to:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The material and finish
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- What kind of damage it is
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Quotes from your photos
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Where you are, by postcode
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole tiled area, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
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When a repair is not the answer
A repair is not always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:
- 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.
What we work on
- Ceramic tiles
- Natural stone & granite
- Porcelain tiles
- Floor and wall tiles
- Marble
Signs you need tile repair in Innerleithen
Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Cracks can also come from movement in the floor below.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Damaged tile edges
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
Comparing quotes
- How the room is protected while they work
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
How it works
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a few hours, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
- Next we fill the damage.
- We level and shape the repair to the tile surface.
- The colour and pattern are recreated by hand.
- We seal the repair to suit the finish of the tile.
Preparing for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Open a window if you can
How to get a price
If you’re in Innerleithen and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Related advice
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Innerleithen: your questions answered
Can you fill holes left by old fittings?
Yes. Drill holes from old rails and shelves are a common job.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can a cracked tile be fixed in place?
Typically, as long as it’s still firmly stuck down.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Are you accredited?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
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