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Tile repair in Polwarth, Edinburgh
Fixed-price tile repair in Polwarth and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Damaged tile edges
Should I try a DIY kit first?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
How we handle tile repair in Polwarth
We repair the tile in place, so there’s no need to hunt for a matching tile. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we’ll say so. We regularly repair floor and wall tiles, ceramic tiles and natural stone & granite, and common reasons people contact us are discontinued tiles you can’t replace and damaged tile edges.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Where
- Polwarth (EH11, EH14, EH10)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Do you need tile repair in Polwarth?
Floor tiles chip when pans, tins and tools are dropped, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Cracked floor tiles
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
Before booking anyone
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How changes to the job are handled
- How to look after the finish
- Whether they match the colour on site
Polwarth and nearby
Polwarth is about 1 mile south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Wherever you are in the EH11 postcode area, a technician comes to you. We cover 175 places across Edinburgh.
Here we cover the EH11, EH14 and EH10 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Cowan Road, Spylaw Road and Ettrick Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Polwarth: Shandon (1 mile north), Gorgie (1 mile north-west), Slateford (1 mile west), Westfield (1 mile north-west) and Burghmuirhead (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Leith (4 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north-east), Gayfield (3 miles north-east), Pilrig (3 miles north-east), North Leith (4 miles north-east) and Queensferry (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Polwarth
In Polwarth, that means homes near Harrison Park, Polwarth Parish Church and Hall and Gabrielle Keiller Library, among other places. You will also find Iain Tomlin School of Music (0.6 miles east), The Athletic Arms (0.6 miles north), Boroughmuir High School (0.9 miles north-east) and Craiglockhart Primary School (under half a mile north). Polwarth’s nearest station is Slateford station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Murrayfield Experience (0.9 miles north-west) and Waverley Mall (2.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Dunsapie Loch and Craiglockhart Hill.
Landlord and trade work in Polwarth
Letting agents often send us pictures 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 Polwarth, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
What affects the price in Polwarth
Repairs from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Polwarth. The price depends on:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Doing more than one item at once
- How much damage there is
- The material
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
How to get a fixed price
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Something in shot to show the size
- Any details about the material
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Polwarth: your questions answered
What information do you need?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
The process
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.
- The chip, crack or hole is filled.
- We shape the repair flush with the tile.
- We match the colour and pattern by hand.
- The repair is sealed to suit the tile’s finish.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Make sure the area is dry
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire tiled area, we can give you a fixed quote.
Related advice
Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Loose or hollow tiles that need relaying
- Cracks caused by a moving floor, until the floor is fixed
- Whole walls of failing grout
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Marble
- Natural stone & granite
- Floor and wall tiles
- Porcelain tiles
- Ceramic tiles
Repair or replace in Polwarth?
Swapping out a damaged tile means breaking it out, finding a match and possibly cracking its neighbours. A repair leaves the tile where it is. Prices start from £95. 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.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Polwarth
- A fixed quote before you book
- No extra charge for your area
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- No need to remove anything
See our prices page.
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