Scottish Borders · Scotland
Tile repair in Newtown St Boswells, Scottish Borders
Our technicians come to Newtown St Boswells for chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracked floor tiles
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
Should you replace it?
Swapping out a damaged tile means breaking it out, tracking down a matching tile and risking the tiles around it. Repairing it leaves the tile where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Newtown St Boswells
- We leave the room as we found it
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Work done at your home or business
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Tile repair at your home in Newtown St Boswells
If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we will say so. The tile stays where it is, so there is no need to hunt for a matching tile. We’re often asked to fix discontinued tiles you can’t replace and chips from dropped pans and tools, across ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles and floor and wall tiles.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in the Scottish Borders. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Area
- Newtown St Boswells (TD6)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- 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 before booking.
What we work on
- Marble
- Natural stone & granite
- Floor and wall tiles
- Ceramic tiles
- Porcelain tiles
Do you need tile repair in Newtown St Boswells?
Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
- Cracked floor tiles
- Damaged tile edges
Questions to ask before you book
- What aftercare is recommended
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
How it works
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
- We fill the chip, crack or hole.
- The repair is levelled to the tile surface.
- The colour and pattern are recreated by hand.
- The repair is sealed to suit the tile’s finish.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Getting a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole tiled area, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
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What affects the price in Newtown St Boswells
Repairs from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Newtown St Boswells. The price comes down to:
- The colour and finish to match
- How many areas need work
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Access to the area
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
How to get a fixed price
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A wider photo showing the entire tiled area
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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About Newtown St Boswells
Newtown St Boswells is about 6 miles south-east of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Whether you are in the middle of Newtown St Boswells or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our technicians cover all 89 towns and villages across the Scottish Borders. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 33 miles away.
All of TD6 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on Park Avenue, Park Crescent and Roxburghe Place. Other places close to Newtown St Boswells include Bowden (1 mile south-west), St Boswells (1 mile east), Newstead (2 miles north-west), Greycrook (2 miles south-east) and Melrose (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Galashiels (6 miles north-west), Hawick (11 miles south), Kelso (10 miles east), Selkirk (7 miles west), Jedburgh (8 miles south-east) and Wilton (11 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Newtown St Boswells
In Newtown St Boswells, that means homes near Newtown Primary School. The nearest railway station is Tweedbank station, about 3.7 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Castle Holydean (2.5 miles south-west) and Commendators House Museum (2.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Bemersyde Moss and Eildon Hill North.
Newtown St Boswells questions
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can you repair a cracked floor tile without replacing it?
Often, yes, as long as it’s still firmly stuck down.
What information do you need?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
For landlords and businesses
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
