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Tile repair in Redford, Edinburgh
Tile repair in and around Redford: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracked floor tiles
- Damaged tile edges
Covering Redford
Redford is about 2 miles south-west of Merchiston, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Redford to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our technicians cover 175 places in Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: EH13, EH14 and EH10. Jobs here include addresses on Redford Road, Patie's Road and Thorburn Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Redford include the A720, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Redford include Colinton (1 mile west), Colinton Mains (1 mile east), Firrhill (1 mile north-east), Oxgangs (1 mile east) and Greenbank (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles north-east), Leith (6 miles north-east), Bonnington (5 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles north-east), Broughton (4 miles north-east) and Bellevue (4 miles north-east).
Near you in Redford
We visit homes around Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming, Firrhill High School and St Johns Colinton Mains Church, among other places. The nearest railway station is Kingsknowe station, about 1.2 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Craiglockhart Hydropathic (0.7 miles north) and War Poets Collection (2.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Craiglockhart Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Tile repair at your home in Redford
If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we will tell you. The tile stays where it is, so you do not need to find a spare. We work on ceramic tiles, natural stone & granite and porcelain tiles, and people most often call us about chips from dropped pans and tools and discontinued tiles you can’t replace.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Location
- Redford (EH13, EH14, EH10)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Redford
Repairs from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- The colour and finish to match
- How much damage there is
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
How to get a fixed price
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Natural light rather than flash
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One sharp close-up of the damage
For a price in Redford, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
What we’re called out for in Redford
Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Cracks can also come from movement in the floor below.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Damaged tile edges
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
- Cracked floor tiles
Comparing quotes
- What happens if they find more damage
- How your room will be protected
- What preparation is included
- If travel is included in the price
The process
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 normally takes a morning or an afternoon. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
- The chip, crack or hole is filled.
- The repair is levelled to the tile surface.
- We match the colour and pattern by hand.
- Finally we seal it to match the tile.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the area is dry
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Getting a price
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
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Work for landlords and builders
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Edinburgh and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Redford use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Redford: your questions answered
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Can you repair a cracked floor tile without replacing it?
Generally, as long as it’s still firmly stuck down.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can you fill holes left by old fittings?
Yes. Drill holes from old rails and shelves are a common job.
Can tenants book a repair?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire tiled area and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
DIY kit or professional repair?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
Nearby places to Redford
What else we do in Redford
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a tile involves breaking out the old tile, tracking down a matching tile and possibly cracking its neighbours. A repair leaves the tile where it is. Our tile repair starts from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Redford
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Colour-matched on site
- Usually one visit, start to finish
Take a look at our pricing.
When a repair is not the answer
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- 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’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we repair
- Floor and wall tiles
- Ceramic tiles
- Marble
- Natural stone & granite
- Porcelain tiles
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
