Shetland Islands · Scotland
Tile repair in Sound, Shetland Islands
Tile repair across Sound and nearby, normally in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Damaged tile edges
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
Tile repair in Sound, done in place
We repair the tile in place, so there is no need to hunt for a matching tile. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we will tell you. If you are dealing with discontinued tiles you can’t replace and cracked floor tiles, we can help, on floor and wall tiles, marble and porcelain tiles alike.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in the Shetland Islands. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Location
- Sound (ZE1)
- County
- Shetland Islands
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Sound questions
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and we’ll quote them together.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Can you repair a cracked floor tile without replacing it?
Generally, if it is not loose.
What happens after I send photos?
You will get a fixed quote back, plus dates. There is no obligation to book.
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Covering Sound
Sound is about 1 mile south-west of Lerwick, in the Shetland Islands. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Sound is one of 63 places in the Shetland Islands we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here: ZE1. Whether you live on Quoys Road, South Road and Oversund Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also travel to Lerwick (1 mile north-east), Gulberwick (2 miles south-west), Gremista (2 miles north), Grindiscol (2 miles east) and Heogan (2 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in the Shetland Islands, Sound is somewhere we visit frequently. Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so it’s best to call first.
Near you in Sound
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Gilbertson Park, St Ringan's United Free Church and Anderson High School and the streets around them. A little further out are Gilbert Bain Hospital (0.7 miles north-east) and Shetland Museum (1.2 miles north-east). The countryside around Sound includes Hill of Berry and Clickimin Loch.
Also near Sound
Also in Sound
The process
We turn up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a few hours, and we leave the room as we found it.
- First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
- The chip, crack or hole is filled.
- We level and shape the repair to the tile surface.
- We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
- We seal the repair to suit the finish of the tile.
Before we arrive
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Clear the area around the damage
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
How to get a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
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When a repair isn’t the answer
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- 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’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Natural stone & granite
- Porcelain tiles
- Ceramic tiles
- Marble
- Floor and wall tiles
Signs you need tile repair in Sound
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.
Customers usually contact us about:
- Damaged tile edges
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Cracked floor tiles
What your quote should include
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- What aftercare is recommended
- How changes to the job are handled
- How the colour is matched
Landlord and trade work in Sound
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Sound use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t 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 typically the cheaper route.
How we price tile repair
Prices start from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Sound. The price depends on:
- The material and finish
- What kind of damage it is
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The colour and finish to match
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Send pictures for a quote
Phone photos are fine. Make sure they show:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Something in shot to show the size
- The material, if you know it
Email us photos of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you are in Sound, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping out a damaged tile involves breaking out the old tile, finding a match and risking the tiles around it. A repair leaves the tile where it is. Prices start from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Why Sound customers choose us
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Same prices wherever you are
See our prices page.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
