Orkney Islands · Scotland
Tile repair in Tankerness, Orkney Islands
Problem with your tiled area in Tankerness? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damaged tile edges
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
About Tankerness
Tankerness is about 4 miles east of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. We travel to homes and businesses in Tankerness and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. We work in all 51 towns and villages across the Orkney Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: KW17. If you are just outside Tankerness, we cover Toab (1 mile south), Upper Sanday (3 miles south), Kirkwall (4 miles west), St Mary's (5 miles south-west) and Balfour (6 miles north-west). For island and remote addresses, ring us first and we will plan the trip.
Local landmarks in Tankerness
Our clients here include homes close to St Andrew's Burial-Ground, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Balfour Hospital (4.7 miles west) and Bishop's Palace (4.5 miles west). Not far away are Mull Head Nature Reserve and Loch of Tankerness.
Tile repair in Tankerness without replacing anything
If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we’ll say so. We repair the tile in place, so there’s no need to hunt for a matching tile. Whether it’s discontinued tiles you can’t replace and drill holes from removed fittings, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Location
- Tankerness (KW17)
- Area hub
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Other services in Tankerness
Landlords, agents and businesses in Tankerness
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we will arrange it.
What we do, step by step
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Plan for a few hours from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and how to care for it.
- First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
- Next we fill the damage.
- We shape the repair flush with the tile.
- We match the colour and pattern by hand.
- Finally we seal it to match the tile.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
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Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a tile means breaking it out, finding a match and possibly cracking its neighbours. Repairing it leaves the tile where it is. Prices start from £95. 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. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
What you get with us
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Take a look at our pricing.
What we can’t put right
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- 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.
Materials we work on in Tankerness
- Floor and wall tiles
- Marble
- Natural stone & granite
- Porcelain tiles
- Ceramic tiles
How we price tile repair
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How much damage there is
- What the surface is made of
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 combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from photos
Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- The material, if you know it
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Something in shot to show the size
- A picture taken from further back
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.
Signs you need tile repair in Tankerness
Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, and wall tiles get drilled for fittings that are later removed. Cracks can also come from movement in the floor below.
Look out for these signs:
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Cracked floor tiles
- Damaged tile edges
Comparing quotes
- Who turns up on the day
- What aftercare is recommended
- How changes to the job are handled
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
FAQs for Tankerness
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
How do I book?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
How quickly can you book me in?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can a cracked tile be fixed in place?
Usually, if it isn’t loose.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
