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Tile repair in Cayton, North Yorkshire

Chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles for householders, landlords and businesses in Cayton. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Drill holes from removed fittings
  • Damaged tile edges
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Tile repair for Cayton homes

What happens on the day

The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we are there. We protect the area first, then the work takes a few hours. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
  2. We fill the chip, crack or hole.
  3. We shape the repair flush with the tile.
  4. We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
  5. Finally we seal it to match the tile.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Make sure the area is dry
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day

Getting a price

No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.

Send photos for a quote

Related advice

About our tile repair in Cayton

We repair the tile in place, so you don’t need to find a spare. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we will say so. Whether it’s drill holes from removed fittings and damaged tile edges, we can help.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.

Before and after: damaged granite tiles repaired in place
Where
Cayton (YO11)
Area hub
North Yorkshire
Cover
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

For landlords and businesses

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details.

What we cannot put right

We won’t take on work that won’t last, so these are 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 pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.

Surfaces we repair

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

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.

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

Cayton and the surrounding area

Cayton is about 3 miles south-east of Falsgrave, in North Yorkshire. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Cayton and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Our repair technicians cover 626 places in North Yorkshire. Our jobs stretch from Cayton to Leeds (about 56 miles away).

Here we cover the YO11 postcode area. From Lambs Lane, North Lane and Main Street or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also travel to Eastfield (1 mile north-west), Killerby (1 mile south-east), Osgodby (1 mile north), Lebberston (2 miles east) and Wheatcroft (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Scarborough (3 miles north), Falsgrave (3 miles north-west), Filey (4 miles south-east), Northstead (4 miles north), Newby (5 miles north-west) and Hunmanby (5 miles south-east).

Local landmarks in Cayton

Our clients here include homes close to George Pindar School, Church of Saint John the Baptist and Cayton Community Primary School and the streets around them. Cayton’s nearest station is Seamer station, roughly 1.4 miles west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Scarborough Fair Collection (1.7 miles east) and Scarborough Hospital (3.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Scarborough Mere and Oliver's Mount.

Map of Cayton © OpenStreetMap contributors

FAQs for Cayton

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.

Can pets and children be at home?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.

Will the price change on the day?

Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across North Yorkshire.

Are you accredited?

We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

Can you repair a cracked floor tile without replacing it?

Usually, if it isn’t loose.

Do you need tile repair in Cayton?

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.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

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

Comparing quotes

  • How soon you can use it again
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price

10 questions to ask before booking

What affects the price in Cayton

Prices start from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We take into account:

  • What the surface is made of
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • The colour and finish to match
  • Access to the area

We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

How to get a fixed price

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:

  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • A wider photo showing the whole tiled area

If you’re in Cayton 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.

Should you replace it?

Swapping out a damaged tile involves breaking out the old tile, tracking down a matching tile and possibly cracking its neighbours. Repairing it keeps the original tile. Our tile repair starts from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.

Why us?

  • One visit for most repairs
  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • Colour-matched on site

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