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Tile repair in Newington, Edinburgh
Damaged tiled area in Newington? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damaged tile edges
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
Tile repair at your home in Newington
The tile stays where it is, so there is no need to hunt for a matching tile. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we’ll tell you. We regularly repair marble, ceramic tiles and natural stone & granite, and common reasons people get in touch are drill holes from removed fittings and damaged tile edges.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Location
- Newington (EH9, EH8, EH16)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
Nearby places to Newington
Also in Newington
Newington and nearby
Newington is about 1 mile south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. We work in all 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh.
Here we cover the EH9, EH8 and EH16 postcode area. From Lauder Road, Cobden Road and Meadow Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Other places close to Newington include St Leonard's (1 mile north-east), Burgh Muir (1 mile south-west), Sciennes (1 mile west), Mayfield (1 mile south-east) and The Grange (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (3 miles north), North Leith (3 miles north), Queensferry (9 miles west), Timber Bush (3 miles north), Southhouse (3 miles south) and Newhaven (3 miles north).
Landmarks near Newington
Typical jobs here are in homes near 1 pub, Duddingston Kirk and St Trinnean's School. You will also find Sciennes Primary School (less than half a mile west), Salisbury Church (within half a mile west), The Meadows (0.7 miles north-west) and Royal Blind School (0.5 miles south). The closest station to Newington is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (0.9 miles south-east) and Deaconess Hospital (0.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Salisbury Crags and The New Leaf Co-op.
- Other local spots include National Museums Scotland Library (0.8 miles north-west)
Honest limits
To be straight with you, some problems need a different 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 pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Newington
- Ceramic tiles
- Floor and wall tiles
- Marble
- Porcelain tiles
- Natural stone & granite
Repair or replace in Newington?
Replacing a tile means breaking it out, finding a match and possibly cracking its neighbours. A repair leaves the tile where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. 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 pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Newington
- No extra charge for your area
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Colour-matched on site
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Read our full price list.
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
For anyone letting property in or around Newington, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.
Common problems we fix in Newington
Floor tiles chip when pans, tins and tools are dropped, and wall tiles get drilled for fittings that are later removed. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
- Cracked floor tiles
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Damaged tile edges
Before booking anyone
- What preparation is included
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- When it can be used again
- How your room will be protected
How it works
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow a morning or an afternoon. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
- Next we fill the damage.
- The repair is levelled to the tile surface.
- We match the colour and pattern by hand.
- The repair is sealed to suit the tile’s finish.
How to prepare
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Open a window if you can
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
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How we price tile repair
Prices start from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Newington. The price depends on:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- What the surface is made of
- How many areas need work
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Quotes from your photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- A wider photo showing the entire tiled area
- Details of any past repairs
- The material, if you know it
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Email us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Newington, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Your questions about tile repair in Newington
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
Which areas do you work in?
We work UK-wide, and that includes Newington. Our prices are the same everywhere.
What does tile repair cost?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
Can you quote from photos?
Generally, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
What happens after I send pictures?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote with dates.
Do you cover Newington?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Newington for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
