Kent · England
Tile repair in Arpinge, Kent
Tile repair across Arpinge and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Cracked floor tiles
How we handle tile repair in Arpinge
If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we’ll say so. The tile stays where it is, so there is no need to hunt for a matching tile. We work on porcelain tiles, floor and wall tiles and marble, and people most frequently call us about damaged tile edges and drill holes from removed fittings.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Area
- Arpinge (CT18)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
Honest limits
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- 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.
Surfaces we repair
- Marble
- Porcelain tiles
- Floor and wall tiles
- Ceramic tiles
- Natural stone & granite
What affects the price in Arpinge
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- The colour and finish to match
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Send pictures for a quote
Phone photos are fine. Make sure they show:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any details about the material
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
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What else we do in Arpinge
Repairing versus replacing in Arpinge
Replacing a tile involves breaking out the old tile, finding a match and risking the tiles around it. Repairing it keeps the original tile. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Arpinge
- One visit for most repairs
- Everything repaired in place
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Take a look at our pricing.
How it works
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a few hours, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
- The chip, crack or hole is filled.
- The repair is levelled to the tile surface.
- The colour and pattern are recreated by hand.
- Finally we seal it to match the tile.
How to prepare
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Getting a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the tiled area, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Related advice
Your questions about tile repair in Arpinge
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
How much does tile repair cost in Arpinge?
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.
Can a cracked tile be fixed in place?
Frequently, yes, as long as it’s still firmly stuck down.
Can you fill holes left by old fittings?
Yes. Drill holes from old rails and shelves are a common job.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Common problems we fix in Arpinge
Floor tiles chip when pans, tins and tools are dropped, and wall tiles get drilled for fittings that are later removed. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Cracked floor tiles
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
What to look for in a quote
- How your room will be protected
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- If travel is included in the price
- How the colour is matched
Landlords, agents and businesses in Arpinge
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Arpinge and the surrounding area
Arpinge is about 1 mile south-west of Hawkinge, in Kent. Jobs in Arpinge are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Our technicians cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 60 miles away.
Every address in CT18 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Arpinge include Hawkinge (1 mile north-east), Densole (2 miles north-east), Old Hawkinge (2 miles east), Swingfield Minnis (3 miles north-east) and Elham (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (8 miles east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Arpinge
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Oswald's Church, Turner Free School and The Cat & Custard Pot pub and the streets around them. Arpinge’s nearest station is Folkestone West station, roughly 1.7 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Royal Victoria Hospital (2.2 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Cheriton Hill.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
