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Tile Repair for Slackbuie homes

Fixed-price tile repair in Slackbuie and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips from dropped pans and tools
  • Drill holes from removed fittings
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Book tile repair in Slackbuie

Tile repair at your home in Slackbuie

If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we’ll tell you. We repair the tile in place, so you do not need to find a spare. Whether it’s drill holes from removed fittings and discontinued tiles you can’t replace, we can help, on floor and wall tiles, marble and porcelain tiles alike.

You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we will come back. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.

Where
Slackbuie (IV2)
County
Highland
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician carrying out a floor repair in a kitchen

When a repair isn’t 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

Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.

Surfaces we repair

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

DIY repairs versus a professional job

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

FAQs for Slackbuie

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

Can you price it without visiting?

Generally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.

Can landlords book you?

We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

Can a cracked tile be fixed in place?

Typically, as long as it’s still firmly stuck down.

Is my repair covered?

Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.

What happens if you find more damage?

We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

What affects the price in Slackbuie

Repairs from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Slackbuie. The price depends on:

  • How much damage there is
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • The material
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear

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’ll get a fixed figure.

Send photos for a quote

You can take the pictures on your phone. Just make sure we can see:

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Any details about the material
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings

For most jobs, photos 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.

Our work in Slackbuie

Slackbuie is about 2 miles south of Inverness, in Highland. Wherever you are in the IV2 postcode area, we come to you. We work in 253 places across Highland.

All of IV2 is within our area. From Bracara Road, Orchid Avenue and Willow Avenue or a nearby road, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Lochardil (1 mile north-west), Hilton (1 mile north), Inverness (2 miles north), Ballifeary (2 miles north-west) and Crown (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Cradlehall (4 miles north-east), Merkinch (3 miles north-west), Dingwall (13 miles north-west), Muir of Ord (10 miles north-west), Fortrose (10 miles north) and Conon Bridge (12 miles north-west). For island and remote addresses, ring us first and we will plan the trip.

Local landmarks in Slackbuie

We visit homes around Whin Park, Inverness Royal Academy and Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis. Slackbuie’s nearest station is Inverness station, roughly 2.3 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Eastgate Shopping Centre (2.2 miles north) and Royal Northern Infirmary (1.8 miles north). Open spaces near Slackbuie include Tomnahurich and Loch Dochfour.

Map of Slackbuie © OpenStreetMap contributors

How the visit works

It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which generally takes a morning or an afternoon. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.

  1. We clean the tile and remove loose fragments.
  2. The chip, crack or hole is filled.
  3. We shape the repair flush with the tile.
  4. The colour and pattern are recreated by hand.
  5. The repair is sealed to suit the tile’s finish.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children

How to get a price

There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

Why repair rather than replace?

Swapping out a damaged tile means breaking it out, finding a match and possibly cracking its neighbours. A repair keeps the original tile. Our tile repair starts from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.

What you get with us

  • Everything repaired in place
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • Work done at your home or business
  • One price list for the whole UK

Read our prices page.

Signs you need tile repair in Slackbuie

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.

These are the problems we’re asked about most:

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

Before booking anyone

  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • Whether they match the colour on site

Choosing a repair company

Landlords, agents and businesses in Slackbuie

Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.

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