Edinburgh · Scotland
Tile repair in Swanston, Edinburgh
Tile repair across Swanston and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Damaged tile edges
How we handle tile repair in Swanston
The tile stays where it is, so there’s no need to hunt for a matching tile. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we’ll tell you. Our technicians work on porcelain tiles, marble and natural stone & granite, and common reasons people get in touch are chips from dropped pans and tools and drill holes from removed fittings.
You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Location
- Swanston (EH10)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- 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.
Materials we work on in Swanston
- Ceramic tiles
- Floor and wall tiles
- Marble
- Porcelain tiles
- Natural stone & granite
When to call us in Swanston
Floor tiles chip when pans, tins and tools are dropped, and wall tiles get drilled for fittings that are later removed. Cracks can also come from movement in the floor below.
Most people contact us when they notice something like this:
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Damaged tile edges
- Cracked floor tiles
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
Comparing quotes
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How to look after the finish
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
Your questions about tile repair in Swanston
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Is there a call-out fee?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
How do I get a price for tile repair in Swanston?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Do you cover Swanston?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Swanston from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Landlord and trade work in Swanston
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Covering Swanston
Swanston is about 3 miles south of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Anywhere in EH10, a technician comes to you. Swanston is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.
Every address in EH10 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Swanston, we cover Bonaly (2 miles west), Torphin (2 miles west), Milton Bridge (3 miles south), Penicuik (4 miles south) and Silverburn (5 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (3 miles north), Leith (6 miles north), Bonnington (6 miles north), Greenside (5 miles north), Broughton (5 miles north) and Bellevue (5 miles north).
Local landmarks in Swanston
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Fairmilehead Church and Firrhill High School. Swanston’s nearest station is Slateford station, about 2.5 miles north-west. Nearby you’ll also find Merchiston Tower (2.8 miles north) and Princess Margaret Rose Orthopaedic Hospital (0.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Caerketton Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
What we do, step by step
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
- 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 about parking or access
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Get a quote
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
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Repair or replace in Swanston?
Replacing a tile means breaking it out, finding a match and possibly cracking its neighbours. Repairing it keeps the original tile. Prices start from £95. A few things move the price: 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.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Swanston
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- No need to remove anything
- One price list for the entire UK
See our prices page.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- The colour and finish to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material and finish
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
How to get a fixed price
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One picture of the entire tiled area
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
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 quote.
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