Orkney Islands · Scotland
Tile Repair in Kirkwall
Tile repair across Kirkwall and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
Common problems we fix in Kirkwall
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.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Damaged tile edges
Comparing quotes
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Tile repair in Kirkwall, done in place
The tile stays where it is, so you don’t need to find a spare. If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we’ll say so. Whether it’s drill holes from removed fittings and damaged tile edges, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Location
- Kirkwall (KW15)
- Area hub
- Orkney Islands
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about tile repair in Kirkwall
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK, and that includes Kirkwall. Prices do not change with location.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we will quote them together.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
What happens if you find more damage?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- The colour and finish to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How many areas need work
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Quotes from your pictures
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Details of any past repairs
- A wider photo showing the entire tiled area
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Send us pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, with your KW15 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a tile means breaking it out, tracking down a matching tile and risking the tiles around it. Repairing it leaves the tile where it is. Our tile repair starts from £95. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why Kirkwall clients choose us
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Take a look at our pricing.
About Kirkwall
Kirkwall is in the Orkney Islands. From the centre of Kirkwall to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Kirkwall is one of 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands where we work.
Jobs in KW15 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on Main Street, Sommerville Square and High Street and the roads around them. Main roads around Kirkwall include the A960 and A961, which makes travel easy. If you’re just outside Kirkwall, we cover Blackhill (1 mile west), Greenigoe (3 miles south-west), Balfour (4 miles north-east), Tankerness (4 miles east) and Toab (5 miles south-east). Being one of the Orkney Islands’s larger places, Kirkwall is somewhere we visit often. Some remote addresses need extra planning, so call us to arrange it.
Near you in Kirkwall
Our customers here include homes close to Orkney Library and Archive, Kirkwall Grammar School and Paterson Church and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Balfour Hospital (0.5 miles south-west) and Bishop's Palace (within half a mile south-west). Green spaces nearby include Gallow Ha' and Loomi Shun.
Work for landlords and builders
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Kirkwall use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
When a repair is not the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- 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 before booking.
Materials we work on in Kirkwall
- Porcelain tiles
- Natural stone & granite
- Floor and wall tiles
- Ceramic tiles
- Marble
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How it works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for a few hours from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
- Next we fill the damage.
- The repair is levelled to the tile surface.
- We match the colour and pattern by hand.
- Finally we seal it to match the tile.
Preparing for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
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