Orkney Islands · Scotland
Tile repair in Toab, Orkney Islands
Chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles for homes and businesses in Toab and across the Orkney Islands. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Damaged tile edges
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
Tile repair in Toab, done in place
The tile stays where it is, so you do not need to find a spare. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we’ll tell you. We work on floor and wall tiles, porcelain tiles and ceramic tiles, and the jobs we see most are cracked floor tiles and drill holes from removed fittings.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once we have gone. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Location
- Toab (KW17)
- County
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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 do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- The material and finish
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- The type of damage
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Send photos for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Where you are, by postcode
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A wider photo showing the entire tiled area
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll say right away if a repair is the right fix.
When we would advise against a repair
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- 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 photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Marble
- Natural stone & granite
- Ceramic tiles
- Floor and wall tiles
- Porcelain tiles
Where we work around Toab
Toab is about 5 miles south-east of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. From the centre of Toab to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Toab is one of 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands where we work.
Every address in KW17 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Liddie Road, Shore Road and Churchyard Road. Nearby, we also work in Tankerness (1 mile north), Upper Sanday (2 miles south), St Mary's (4 miles south-west), Kirkwall (5 miles north-west) and Blackhill (6 miles north-west). Being one of the Orkney Islands’s larger places, Toab is somewhere we visit often. Some remote addresses need extra planning, so it’s best to call first.
Local landmarks in Toab
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Andrew's Kirk. Further afield, we also cover the area around Graemeshall Museum (3.6 miles south-west) and Bishop's Palace (4.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Gaitnip Hill and Loch of Tankerness.
Common questions in Toab
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
How much does tile repair cost in Toab?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item and your postcode.
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole tiled area and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Common problems we fix in Toab
Floor tiles chip when pans, tins and tools are dropped, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Cracks can also come from movement in the floor below.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Damaged tile edges
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Cracked floor tiles
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
Before booking anyone
- Aftercare advice
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether a trained technician does the job
Landlords, agents and businesses in Toab
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Toab use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
If you manage property in Toab, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Nearby places to Toab
Also in Toab
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a tile involves breaking out the old tile, tracking down a matching tile and risking the tiles around it. A repair keeps the original tile. Our tile repair starts from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why Toab clients choose us
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- No need to remove anything
Take a look at our full price list.
What we do, step by step
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Allow a few hours. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
- We fill the chip, crack or hole.
- The repair is levelled to the tile surface.
- The colour and pattern are recreated by hand.
- We seal the repair to suit the finish of the tile.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
