Essex · England
Tile repair in Boxted, Essex
Problem with your tiled area in Boxted? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Drill holes from removed fittings
Tile repair in Boxted, done in place
The tile stays where it is, so you do not need to find a spare. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we will tell you. Common call-outs are for chips from dropped pans and tools and drill holes from removed fittings, across porcelain tiles, ceramic tiles and floor and wall tiles.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Where
- Boxted (CO4)
- County
- Essex
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Boxted
Boxted is about 4 miles north of Colchester, in Essex. Anywhere in CO4, a technician comes to you. Boxted is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex where we work. We work right across the region, from Boxted to London (53 miles away).
Our visits in CO4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Church Road, Boxted Straight Road and Windmill Close, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Workhouse Hill (1 mile west), Boxted Cross (1 mile north-east), Langham (1 mile east), Hornestreet (1 mile east) and Thorington Street (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Colchester (4 miles south), Clacton-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Harwich (15 miles east), Camulodunum (5 miles south), Halstead (12 miles west) and Greenstead (4 miles south).
What’s near Boxted
We visit homes around Boxted St Peter's Church of England School and Church of St Peter and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Colchester station, about 3.6 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Severalls Hospital (2.4 miles south) and Colchester Castle (4.2 miles south). The countryside around Boxted includes Westhouse Wood.
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Boxted use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Boxted: your questions answered
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Do you come to Boxted?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Boxted from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Can you quote from photos?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Typically, yes. The old repair comes out first.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
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. A repair leaves the tile where it is. Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Boxted
- Colour-matched on site
- Most jobs done in one visit
- One price list for the entire UK
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Read our full price list.
What tile repair costs
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- How many items we do on one visit
- How hard the colour is to match
- Access to the area
- What kind of damage it is
Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from photos
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- The material, if you know it
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
What a repair cannot fix
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- 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 before booking.
Materials we work on in Boxted
- Natural stone & granite
- Floor and wall tiles
- Ceramic tiles
- Porcelain tiles
- Marble
Do you need tile repair in Boxted?
Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, and wall tiles get drilled for fittings that are later removed. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Cracked floor tiles
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Damaged tile edges
What your quote should include
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Whether they match the colour on site
- When it can be used again
What happens on the day
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Plan for a morning or an afternoon. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
- Next we fill the damage.
- The repair is levelled to the tile surface.
- The colour and pattern are recreated by hand.
- Finally we seal it to match the tile.
Before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Ask for 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 over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
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