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Tile Repair in Carnhot

Our repair technicians come to Carnhot for chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips from dropped pans and tools
  • Cracked floor tiles
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Tile repair in Carnhot

About our tile repair in Carnhot

We repair the tile in place, so you do not need to find a spare. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we’ll tell you. We work on ceramic tiles, floor and wall tiles and natural stone & granite, and people most often call us about discontinued tiles you can’t replace and chips from dropped pans and tools.

Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.

Where
Carnhot (TR4, TR16)
Region
Cornwall
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician carrying out a floor repair in a kitchen

When to call us in Carnhot

Floor tiles chip when pans, tins and tools are dropped, and wall tiles get drilled for fittings that are later removed. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.

The things clients normally mention when they call are:

  • Damaged tile edges
  • Chips from dropped pans and tools
  • Drill holes from removed fittings
  • Discontinued tiles you cannot replace

Questions to ask before booking

  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • Who will actually do the work

10 questions to ask before you book

The process

You do not need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. Most jobs take a few hours, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.

  1. We clean the tile and remove loose fragments.
  2. Next we fill the damage.
  3. We level and shape the repair to the tile surface.
  4. We match the colour and pattern by hand.
  5. The repair is sealed to suit the tile’s finish.

Preparing for the visit

  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift

How to get a price

For a price in Carnhot, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Get a fixed quote

Advice

Why repair rather than replace?

Swapping out a damaged tile involves breaking out the old tile, finding a match and risking the tiles around it. Repairing it keeps the original tile. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.

Why Carnhot clients choose us

  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • No extra charge for your area
  • Typically one visit, start to finish
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year

Read our prices page.

Where we work around Carnhot

Carnhot is about 3 miles north-east of Redruth, in Cornwall. Anywhere in TR4, we carry out the work at your property. Carnhot is one of 644 places in Cornwall we cover.

Our visits in TR4 and TR16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include The Square, High Street and Jake's Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover include Salem (1 mile north-west), Chacewater (1 mile east), Creegbrawse (1 mile south), Jolly's Bottom (1 mile north-east) and Scorrier (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Truro (5 miles east), Newquay (12 miles north), Falmouth (8 miles south-east), Camborne (7 miles south-west), Redruth (3 miles south-west) and Helston (12 miles south-west).

What’s near Carnhot

We visit homes around Chacewater Community Primary School, Church of Saint Paul and The Rambling Miner pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Redruth station, roughly 3.2 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Carn Brea Castle (4.3 miles south-west) and Museum of Cornish Methodism (1.8 miles south). For a walk, there is Daubuz Moors and St Agnes Beacon.

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Landlord and trade work in Carnhot

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

For anyone letting property in or around Carnhot, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will price them together.

DIY kit or professional repair?

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.

Carnhot: your questions answered

Do the materials smell?

There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.

Do I have to be there?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.

What happens after I send pictures?

We review the photos and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.

What areas do you cover?

Across the UK, and that includes Carnhot. Our prices are the same everywhere.

How do I get a price for tile repair in Carnhot?

Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.

What about drill holes in tiles?

Yes. Drill holes from old rails and shelves are a common job.

When a repair isn’t the answer

A repair is not always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. We cannot 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.

Materials we work on in Carnhot

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

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Carnhot. The price reflects:

  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • The material

What it costs 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 pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.

Quotes from your photos

Phone photos are fine. Make sure they show:

  • The material, if you know it
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Natural light rather than flash

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire tiled area, we can price the job the same day in most cases.

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