Orkney Islands · Scotland
Tile repair in Kirbister, Orkney Islands
We travel to Kirbister for chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Damaged tile edges
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
About Kirbister
Kirbister is about 6 miles south-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Whether you are in the middle of Kirbister or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover 51 places across the Orkney Islands.
Jobs in KW17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find Kirbister on the A964, so it’s easy for us to reach. Other places close to Kirbister include Orphir (2 miles south-west), Midland (3 miles south-west), Germiston (3 miles north-west), Greenigoe (3 miles east) and Clestrain (3 miles west). For island and remote addresses, ring us first and we’ll plan the trip.
Around Kirbister
Nearby you’ll also find Balfour Hospital (5.4 miles east). The countryside around Kirbister includes Ward Hill and Loch of Kirbister.
Tile repair at your home in Kirbister
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’ll tell you. If you are dealing with cracked floor tiles and discontinued tiles you can’t replace, we can help.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Area
- Kirbister (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Kirbister
Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Cracked floor tiles
- Damaged tile edges
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Drill holes from removed fittings
What your quote should include
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What preparation is included
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
The process
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for a morning or an afternoon from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and how to look after it.
- We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
- The chip, crack or hole is filled.
- The repair is levelled to the tile surface.
- We match the colour and pattern by hand.
- Finally we seal it to match the tile.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Let us know which floor the room is on
How to get a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
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Landlord and trade work in Kirbister
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
What we cannot put right
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- Loose or hollow tiles that need relaying
- Cracks caused by a moving floor, until the floor is fixed
- Whole walls of failing grout
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Kirbister
- Floor and wall tiles
- Ceramic tiles
- Marble
- Natural stone & granite
- Porcelain tiles
FAQs for Kirbister
Which areas do you work in?
The whole UK, including all of the Orkney Islands. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
What about drill holes in tiles?
Yes. We fill drill holes from removed fittings.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Can a cracked tile be fixed in place?
Normally, if it is not loose.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Can you quote from photos?
Typically, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a tile involves breaking out the old tile, tracking down a matching tile and possibly cracking its neighbours. A repair leaves the tile where it is. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Kirbister
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- No extra charge for your area
- Colour-matched on site
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Take a look at our pricing.
Can I fix it myself?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, 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 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 isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
What tile repair costs
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- What the surface is made of
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The colour and finish to match
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
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