Dorset · England
Tile repair in Chickerell, Dorset
Tile repair in and around Chickerell: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
- Damaged tile edges
Tile repair in Chickerell without replacing anything
A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we will tell you. We repair the tile in place, so there’s no need to hunt for a matching tile. Our technicians work on marble, ceramic tiles and porcelain tiles, and people most often call us about chips from dropped pans and tools and discontinued tiles you can’t replace.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Where
- Chickerell (DT3)
- Region
- Dorset
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When we’d advise against a repair
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- 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’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Porcelain tiles
- Ceramic tiles
- Natural stone & granite
- Marble
- Floor and wall tiles
Common questions in Chickerell
Do you charge for travel?
There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Typically, yes. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send pictures.
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.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Can you repair a cracked floor tile without replacing it?
Often, yes, as long as it’s still firmly stuck down.
What information do you need?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Can you quote from photos?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
How we price tile repair
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The material and finish
- How many items we do on one visit
No two jobs are quite the same, 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 combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Send pictures for a quote
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Something in shot to show the size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole tiled area, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Towns and villages near Chickerell
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About Chickerell
Chickerell is about 2 miles west of Weymouth, in Dorset. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Chickerell is one of 462 towns and villages in Dorset we cover.
Our visits in DT3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as North Square, Lower Way and Rolfe Crescent, and we cover them all. Chickerell is on the B3157, so it’s easy for us to reach. If you are just outside Chickerell, we cover Charlestown (1 mile south), Southill (1 mile east), Buckland Ripers (1 mile north), Rodwell (2 miles south-east) and Nottington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Dorchester (7 miles north), Bridport (14 miles north-west), Portland (6 miles south-east), Fordington (7 miles north-east), Fortuneswell (5 miles south-east) and Wool (13 miles east).
Landmarks near Chickerell
Around Chickerell, we work in homes near Chickerell Primary Academy, Budmouth College and Parish Church of St Mary and the streets around them. The closest station to Chickerell is Weymouth station, about 2 miles east. Nearby you will also find Portwey Hospital (2.1 miles south-east) and Wyke Castle (2.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Radipole Lake and Jordan Hill.
How the visit works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which usually takes a morning or an afternoon. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- We clean the tile and remove loose fragments.
- The chip, crack or hole is filled.
- We level and shape the repair to the tile surface.
- We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
- The repair is sealed to suit the tile’s finish.
How to prepare
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Getting a price
If you’re in Chickerell and want a price, photos 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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Why repair rather than replace?
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. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Chickerell
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- One visit for most repairs
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Take a look at our pricing.
Can I fix it myself?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Common problems we fix in Chickerell
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.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Damaged tile edges
- Cracked floor tiles
Before booking anyone
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How to look after the finish
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
