Kent · England
Tile Repair in Budds
Chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles in Budds, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracked floor tiles
- Drill holes from removed fittings
What affects the price in Budds
Prices start from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- The material
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What kind of damage it is
We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Budds. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Send pictures for a quote
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- The material, if you know it
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One picture of the entire tiled area
Most clients in Budds get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Tile repair in Budds without replacing anything
A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we’ll tell you. We repair the tile in place, so there’s no need to hunt for a matching tile. If you are dealing with damaged tile edges and chips from dropped pans and tools, we can generally put it right, on ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles and natural stone & granite alike.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Area
- Budds (TN11)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
About Budds
Budds is about 3 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Budds is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our jobs stretch from Budds to London (about 23 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of TN11 and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Budds, we cover Shipbourne (1 mile east), Underriver (1 mile west), Bitchet Green (1 mile north), Coldharbour (1 mile south) and Ivy Hatch (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (12 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (14 miles north) and Tonbridge (3 miles south).
Around Budds
In Budds, that means homes near Shipbourne School, Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve and Church of St Giles. For rail, the closest station is Hildenborough station, roughly 2.6 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Sevenoaks Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Ightham Court (3.5 miles north). The countryside around Budds includes Barden Lake.
What happens on the day
We turn up when we said we would and checks the damage against your photos first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. Most visits take a few hours, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
- The chip, crack or hole is filled.
- The repair is levelled to the tile surface.
- The colour and pattern are recreated by hand.
- We seal the repair to suit the finish of the tile.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
How to get a price
If you’re in Budds and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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Signs you need tile repair in Budds
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.
Common reasons people in Budds contact us are:
- Damaged tile edges
- Cracked floor tiles
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
Comparing quotes
- How to look after the finish
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How long it needs to cure
- What happens if they find more damage
Budds questions
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
When can you do it?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You will get a fixed quote back. There’s no obligation to book.
Do you cover the entire of Kent?
We cover the entire UK, including Budds and the rest of Kent. Just include your postcode and we’ll offer you dates.
Do you come to Budds?
We do. We send a technician to Budds for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a tile involves breaking out the old tile, tracking down a matching tile and risking the tiles around it. Repairing it keeps the original tile. Our tile repair starts from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Budds
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- No extra charge for your area
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- A fixed quote before you book
Take a look at our pricing.
Work for landlords and builders
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, 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, and the work is guaranteed.
When a repair is not the answer
Before you book, it’s worth knowing 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
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Budds
- Natural stone & granite
- Marble
- Floor and wall tiles
- Ceramic tiles
- Porcelain tiles
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
