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Tile repair in Ashton, Cornwall
Chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles for homes and businesses in Ashton and across Cornwall. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracked floor tiles
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
Tile repair in Ashton 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 is no need to hunt for a matching tile. We work on floor and wall tiles, natural stone & granite and marble, and common reasons people contact us are damaged tile edges and drill holes from removed fittings.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in Ashton and across Cornwall. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Area
- Ashton (TR13)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
Towns and villages near Ashton
Other services in Ashton
When a repair isn’t the answer
We won’t take on work that won’t 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
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Ceramic tiles
- Porcelain tiles
- Natural stone & granite
- Marble
- Floor and wall tiles
Ashton and the surrounding area
Ashton is about 4 miles west of Helston, in Cornwall. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our repair technicians cover 644 places across Cornwall.
We work across the TR13 postcode area. That includes homes on Prospect Place, Tregonning Close and Fore Street. Other places close to Ashton include Penhale Jakes (1 mile south-east), Rinsey Croft (1 mile south-west), Hendra (1 mile south-west), Breage (1 mile east) and Pengersick (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Falmouth (12 miles east), Camborne (8 miles north), Redruth (10 miles north-east), Penzance (8 miles west), Helston (4 miles east) and Hayle (6 miles north-west).
Near you in Ashton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Breage Church of England School, The Annunciation and Lion and Lamb pub, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Acton Castle (3.2 miles west) and The Shipwreck Centre (2.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Tregonning Hill and The Loe.
What we do, step by step
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We clean the tile and remove loose fragments.
- The chip, crack or hole is filled.
- The repair is levelled to the tile surface.
- We match the colour and pattern by hand.
- We seal the repair to suit the finish of the tile.
Preparing for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep a parking space free if you can
How to get a price
For a price in Ashton, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Advice
FAQs for Ashton
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
What happens after I send pictures?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
What affects the price in Ashton
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- 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
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
How to get a fixed price
You can normally get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One picture of the entire tiled area
- Something in shot to show the size
Upload a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you are in Ashton, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Landlord and trade work in Ashton
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
If you manage property in Ashton, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Common problems we fix in Ashton
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.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Damaged tile edges
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Cracked floor tiles
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Aftercare advice
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Why repair rather than replace?
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. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ashton
- Colour-matched on site
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Same prices wherever you are
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
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