Edinburgh · Scotland
Tile repair in Little France, Edinburgh
Chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles for householders, landlords and businesses in Little France. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Damaged tile edges
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
Tile repair in Little France without replacing anything
A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we’ll tell you. The tile stays where it is, so there is no need to hunt for a matching tile. We regularly repair floor and wall tiles, natural stone & granite and ceramic tiles, and people most often call us about damaged tile edges and cracked floor tiles.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Location
- Little France (EH17, EH16)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a tile means breaking it out, finding a match and risking the tiles around it. A repair keeps the original tile. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Little France
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Take a look at our prices page.
Can I fix it myself?
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.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Signs you need tile repair in Little France
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.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Cracked floor tiles
- Damaged tile edges
Before you book anyone
- How soon you can use it again
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Common questions in Little France
Can a cracked tile be fixed in place?
Frequently, yes, as long as it’s still firmly stuck down.
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
What areas do you cover?
We cover the whole UK, including Little France and the rest of Edinburgh. Send your postcode with your pictures and we’ll confirm dates.
Are there extra charges for Little France?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Do you work in Little France?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Little France and the rest of Edinburgh. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Nearby places to Little France
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Little France
For anyone letting property in or around Little France, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. It usually takes a morning or an afternoon, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
- We fill the chip, crack or hole.
- We shape the repair flush with the tile.
- We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
- We seal the repair to suit the finish of the tile.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
How to get a price
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will say right away whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Where we work around Little France
Little France is about 2 miles south-east of Buccleuch, in Edinburgh. Jobs in Little France are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, then a visit to do the work. We work in 175 places across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of the EH17 and EH16 postcode area and the streets around it. That includes homes on Gilmerton Road, Craigour Avenue and Kingston Avenue and the roads around them. Little France is on the A772, so it’s easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also work in Craigour (1 mile south), Moredun (1 mile south), Fernieside (1 mile south-east), Inch (1 mile west) and Ferniehill (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (3 miles north-west), Leith (4 miles north), Bonnington (4 miles north-west), Greenside (3 miles north-west), Broughton (3 miles north-west) and Bellevue (3 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Little France
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Liberton High School, Robin Chapel and Craigmillar Castle Park and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include St Margaret's School (1.3 miles north-west) and Liberton Parish Church (1 mile south-west). Little France’s nearest station is Shawfair station, roughly 1.9 miles east. A little further out are Craigmillar Castle (under half a mile north) and Natural History Collections (1.3 miles west). Not far away are The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. There is no charge for travel to Little France. The price comes down to:
- What kind of damage it is
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Doing more than one item at once
Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Quotes from your photos
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Any details about the material
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A photo taken from further back
- Something in shot to show the size
Send us a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you are in Little France, and we will reply with a fixed price.
When we would advise against a repair
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not 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 photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Little France
- Floor and wall tiles
- Porcelain tiles
- Marble
- Natural stone & granite
- Ceramic tiles
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
