Orkney Islands · Scotland
Tile Repair for Upper Sanday homes
Chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Upper Sanday. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Damaged tile edges
Tile repair at your home in Upper Sanday
We repair the tile in place, so there is no need to hunt for a matching tile. If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we’ll tell you. We work on porcelain tiles, marble and ceramic tiles, and the jobs we see most are drill holes from removed fittings and chips from dropped pans and tools.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Where
- Upper Sanday (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
Covering Upper Sanday
Upper Sanday is about 7 miles south-east of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. From the centre of Upper Sanday to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Upper Sanday is one of 51 places in the Orkney Islands where we work.
We work across KW17. If you are just outside Upper Sanday, we cover Toab (2 miles north), Tankerness (3 miles north), St Mary's (3 miles west), Burray Village (6 miles south-west) and Kirkwall (7 miles north-west). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so it’s best to call first.
Near you in Upper Sanday
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Campston. Other landmarks nearby include Graemeshall Museum (3.1 miles west). Open spaces near Upper Sanday include Eves Loch.
FAQs for Upper Sanday
Do you cover Upper Sanday?
We do. We send a technician to Upper Sanday for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We come back with a fixed price, generally with dates to choose from. There is no obligation to book.
How do I book?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The size and number of damaged areas
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
How to get a fixed price
When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Landlord and trade work in Upper Sanday
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Towns and villages near Upper Sanday
Also in Upper Sanday
Signs you need tile repair in Upper Sanday
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.
Look out for any of the following:
- Damaged tile edges
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
What your quote should include
- How the colour is matched
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- If travel is included in the price
- Aftercare advice
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a tile involves breaking out the old tile, tracking down a matching tile and possibly cracking its neighbours. Repairing it leaves the tile where it is. Prices start from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Upper Sanday
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- We leave the room as we found it
- Most jobs done in one visit
Read our full price list.
The process
We turn up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a few hours, and we leave the room as we found it.
- 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.
- Finally we seal it to match the tile.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Get a quote
Email us a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Upper Sanday, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Advice
When a repair isn’t the answer
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’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
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Floor and wall tiles
- Marble
- Porcelain tiles
- Ceramic tiles
- Natural stone & granite
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
