Essex · England
Tile repair in Bocking, Essex
Chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles for homes and businesses in Bocking and across Essex. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Cracked floor tiles
Landlord and trade work in Bocking
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Tile repair in Bocking, done in place
If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we’ll tell you. We repair the tile in place, so you don’t need to find a spare. Whether it’s drill holes from removed fittings and damaged tile edges, we can help, on porcelain tiles, floor and wall tiles and natural stone & granite alike.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Area
- Bocking (CM7)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Bocking
What else we do in Bocking
Bocking: your questions answered
What happens if you find more damage?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Can a cracked tile be fixed in place?
Usually, as long as it’s still firmly stuck down.
What happens next?
You’ll get a fixed quote back. You’re under no obligation.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
How much does tile repair cost in Bocking?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item and your postcode.
Do you come to Bocking?
We do. We send a technician to Bocking for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
Should you replace it?
Swapping out a damaged tile involves breaking out the old tile, finding a match and possibly cracking its neighbours. A repair leaves the tile where it is. Prices start from £95. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Bocking
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Take a look at our prices page.
How we price tile repair
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- The material
- The type of damage
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Unusual colours or finishes
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 make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from pictures
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
What a repair can’t fix
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- 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.
What we work on
- Floor and wall tiles
- Marble
- Natural stone & granite
- Ceramic tiles
- Porcelain tiles
When to call us in Bocking
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.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Cracked floor tiles
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
Questions to ask before booking
- When it can be used again
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How the colour is matched
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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, then guarantee it for a year.
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 normally cheaper.
Where we work around Bocking
Bocking is about 1 mile west of Braintree, in Essex. We travel to homes and businesses in Bocking, so there is no workshop to go to. Our technicians cover all 644 towns and villages in Essex. You can also see our page for London, about 38 miles away.
Jobs in CM7 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Clare Road, The Avenue and Mount Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. If you are just outside Bocking, we cover Braintree (1 mile east), Great Notley (2 miles south-west), Panfield (2 miles north-west), Rayne (2 miles west) and Row Green (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Colchester (15 miles east), Chelmsford (10 miles south), Maldon (12 miles south-east), Witham (7 miles south-east), Camulodunum (14 miles east) and Halstead (5 miles north-east).
Around Bocking
Around Bocking, we work in homes near Horse And Groom Inn, Edith Borthwick School and Church of St Peter, among other places. Nearby too are Bocking Blackwater (0.7 miles north-east), St Francis Catholic Primary School (under half a mile west) and Tabor Academy (under half a mile west). The closest station to Bocking is Braintree station, about 0.6 miles south-east. A little further out are St Michael's Hospital (0.5 miles south-west) and Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (0.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Belcher's and Broadfield Woods.
How it works
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We clean the tile and remove loose fragments.
- We fill the chip, crack or hole.
- We shape the repair flush with the tile.
- We match the colour and pattern by hand.
- We seal the repair to suit the finish of the tile.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Getting a price
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
