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Tile Repair in Killen

We travel to Killen for chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips from dropped pans and tools
  • Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
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Tile repair in Killen

Our work in Killen

Killen is about 9 miles north of Inverness, in Highland. From the centre of Killen to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover 253 places across Highland.

Our technicians cover all of IV9. If you are just outside Killen, we cover Avoch (2 miles south-east), Fortrose (3 miles east), Munlochy (3 miles south-west), Rosemarkie (4 miles east) and Cullicudden (4 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Inverness (9 miles south), Nairn (13 miles east), Cradlehall (8 miles south), Merkinch (8 miles south), Dingwall (8 miles west) and Hilton (9 miles south). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so it’s best to call first.

Local landmarks in Killen

Further afield, we also cover the area around Groam House Museum (3.6 miles east) and Ormond Castle (3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Killen include Fairy Glen.

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Tile repair in Killen, done in place

The tile stays where it is, so there’s no need to hunt for a matching tile. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we will tell you. Common call-outs are for chips from dropped pans and tools and discontinued tiles you can’t replace, in natural stone & granite, ceramic tiles and porcelain tiles.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.

Location
Killen (IV9)
Area hub
Highland
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician carrying out a floor repair in a kitchen

When we’d advise against a repair

Before booking, it’s worth knowing 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 will tell you honestly.

What we work on

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

DIY repairs versus a professional job

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Killen

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.

Repairing versus replacing in Killen

Swapping out a damaged tile means breaking it out, finding a match and risking the tiles around it. A repair keeps the original tile. Our tile repair starts from £95. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.

Why Killen clients choose us

  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • A fixed quote before you book
  • A year’s guarantee on all work

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How it works

Arrival times are agreed in advance. On site, it takes a morning or an afternoon for most jobs. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.

  1. First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
  2. We fill the chip, crack or hole.
  3. We shape the repair flush with the tile.
  4. We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
  5. We seal the repair to suit the finish of the tile.

Preparing for the visit

  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

How to get a price

We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.

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What affects the price in Killen

Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed price from photos. This is what makes a difference:

  • How much damage there is
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • The colour and finish to match
  • What the surface is made of

What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.

Getting a price from pictures

We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:

  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • A wider photo showing the whole tiled area
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

There’s 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.

Signs you need tile repair in Killen

Floor tiles chip when pans, tins and tools are dropped, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Cracks can also come from movement in the floor below.

Look out for any of the following:

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

Questions to ask before you book

  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show

Our hiring checklist

FAQs for Killen

Can pets and children be at home?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.

Will there be a smell?

It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.

Can tenants book a repair?

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

What happens if you find more damage?

The price is fixed for what the pictures show. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.

Can landlords book you?

Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

Can you fill holes left by old fittings?

Yes. We fill drill holes from removed fittings.

Is there a guarantee?

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

When can you do it?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.

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