Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland

Tile Repair in Lochans

Local tile repair for Lochans: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Drill holes from removed fittings
  • Cracked floor tiles
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Book tile repair in Lochans

Work for landlords and builders

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

How we handle tile repair in Lochans

The tile stays where it is, so you do not need to find a spare. If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we will say so. Typical jobs include cracked floor tiles and damaged tile edges, in floor and wall tiles, ceramic tiles and natural stone & granite.

Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.

Surface Doctor technician carrying out a floor repair in a kitchen
Location
Lochans (DG9)
Area hub
Dumfries and Galloway
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Repairing versus replacing in Lochans

Replacing a tile involves breaking out the old tile, finding a match and risking the tiles around it. Repairing it keeps the original tile. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

Why Lochans customers choose us

  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • Everything repaired in place
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Generally one visit, start to finish

Read our prices page.

What a repair can’t fix

We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not 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 will say what we think.

What we work on

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

Common problems we fix in Lochans

Floor tiles chip when pans, tins and tools are dropped, and wall tiles get drilled for fittings that are later removed. Cracks can also come from movement in the floor below.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • Drill holes from removed fittings
  • Cracked floor tiles
  • Chips from dropped pans and tools
  • Discontinued tiles you cannot replace

Before booking anyone

  • How the colour is matched
  • What preparation is included
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • How changes to the job are handled

How to compare quotes

What affects the price in Lochans

Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Lochans. What changes the price is:

  • The colour and finish to match
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • The type of damage
  • The material

We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Lochans. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

How to get a fixed price

The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A wider photo showing the entire tiled area
  • One sharp close-up of the damage

For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

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.

What we do, step by step

On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job usually takes a morning or an afternoon. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.

  1. We clean the tile and remove loose fragments.
  2. We fill the chip, crack or hole.
  3. We shape the repair flush with the tile.
  4. We match the colour and pattern by hand.
  5. Finally we seal it to match the tile.

Before we arrive

  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift

Getting a price

We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.

Get a fixed quote

Advice

Lochans and nearby

Lochans is about 3 miles south of Stranraer, in Dumfries and Galloway. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our repair technicians cover 138 places in Dumfries and Galloway. We work right across the region, from Lochans to Glasgow (74 miles away).

We cover every part of DG9 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Main Street, Mount Terrace and Cairn Terrace, all of which we cover. Close by, we cover Lime Kiln (2 miles north-east), Stranraer (3 miles north), Aird (3 miles north-east), Stoneykirk (3 miles south-east) and Castle Kennedy (3 miles north-east).

Local landmarks in Lochans

For rail, the closest station is Stranraer station, about 2.9 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find North West Castle (2.5 miles north) and Stranraer Museum (2.5 miles north). For a walk, there’s Soulseat Loch.

Map of Lochans © OpenStreetMap contributors

Lochans questions

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.

Is it messy?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.

Is there any odour?

Expect a mild smell while we are working.

Are there extra charges for Lochans?

There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.

Which areas do you work in?

We work UK-wide, so Lochans is covered. Prices do not change with location.

What happens if you find more damage?

We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

How do I get a price for tile repair in Lochans?

Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.

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