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Tile repair in Bow, Devon

Fixed-price tile repair in Bow and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips from dropped pans and tools
  • Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
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Tile repair near Bow

How we handle tile repair in Bow

We repair the tile in place, so there is no need to hunt for a matching tile. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we’ll say so. We’re frequently asked to fix discontinued tiles you can’t replace and cracked floor tiles, across floor and wall tiles, porcelain tiles and natural stone & granite.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.

Where
Bow (EX17)
Region
Devon
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician carrying out a floor repair in a kitchen

The process

When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a few hours. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
  2. We fill the chip, crack or hole.
  3. The repair is levelled to the tile surface.
  4. The colour and pattern are recreated by hand.
  5. We seal the repair to suit the finish of the tile.

How to prepare

  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area

Ask for a price

To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

Signs you need tile repair in Bow

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.

Send us a photo if you notice any of these:

  • Drill holes from removed fittings
  • Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
  • Cracked floor tiles
  • Chips from dropped pans and tools

Before you book anyone

  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • Aftercare advice
  • How the colour is matched
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers

10 questions to ask before you book

Our work in Bow

Bow is about 14 miles west of Exeter, in Devon. From the centre of Bow to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Bow is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon where we work.

Every address in EX17 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Station Road, Godfreys Gardens and Gregory Close. Close by, we cover Burston (1 mile north-west), Zeal Monachorum (2 miles north), Down St Mary (2 miles north-east), Morchard Road (3 miles north-east) and Itton (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Exeter (14 miles east), Okehampton (9 miles south-west), St Thomas (13 miles south-east), Larkbeare (14 miles south-east), Polsloe (14 miles east) and Heavitree (15 miles east).

Landmarks near Bow

Typical jobs here are in homes near Congregational Church, Bow Community Primary School and White Hart Hotel, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Morchard Road station, roughly 2.9 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Millsome Castle (4.3 miles north-west).

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What we cannot put right

Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:

  • 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 pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.

Materials we work on in Bow

  • Natural stone & granite
  • Ceramic tiles
  • Floor and wall tiles
  • Porcelain tiles
  • Marble

What affects the price in Bow

Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • The material
  • How much damage there is
  • What kind of damage it is

There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

How to get a fixed quote

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • A wider photo showing the whole tiled area

Most customers in Bow get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

DIY kit or professional repair?

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.

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.

Questions from Bow

Can you quote from photos?

Normally, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.

Do you charge for travel?

We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

What if the damage is worse than the photos show?

We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

Is there any odour?

Expect a mild smell while we’re working that clears as it cures.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.

Is repairing better than replacing?

In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.

Can a cracked tile be fixed in place?

Generally, if it isn’t loose.

What does tile repair cost?

Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item with your EX17 postcode.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Bow

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Bow as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.

Why repair rather than replace?

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. Our tile repair starts from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

Why us?

  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Colour-matched on site
  • Work done at your home or business
  • Nothing taken out or refitted

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