Essex · England
Tile repair in Chignall Smealy, Essex
Damaged tiled area in Chignall Smealy? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
Tile repair at your home in Chignall Smealy
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’ll say so. Our repair technicians work on marble, natural stone & granite and floor and wall tiles, and the jobs we see most are chips from dropped pans and tools and drill holes from removed fittings.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Area
- Chignall Smealy (CM1)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
What you get with us
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- One-year guarantee on every repair
See our prices page.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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 won’t last.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Honest limits
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- 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 booking.
Materials we work on in Chignall Smealy
- Ceramic tiles
- Floor and wall tiles
- Porcelain tiles
- Natural stone & granite
- Marble
What tile repair costs
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- The material
- How much damage there is
- Access to the area
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from photos
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Natural light rather than flash
- The material, if you know it
- One sharp close-up of the damage
If you’re in Chignall Smealy and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Chignall Smealy: your questions answered
How much does tile repair cost in Chignall Smealy?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Can you fill holes left by old fittings?
Yes. Drill holes from old rails and shelves are a common job.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and we’ll quote them together.
Can you repair a cracked floor tile without replacing it?
Usually, as long as it’s still firmly stuck down.
The process
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a few hours, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
- Next we fill the damage.
- We shape the repair flush with the tile.
- We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
- We seal the repair to suit the finish of the tile.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know about parking or access
Get a quote
To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say straight away whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Chignall Smealy and the surrounding area
Chignall Smealy is about 4 miles north-west of Chelmsford, in Essex. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. We cover 644 places in Essex. Our nearest city page is London, about 29 miles away.
Every address in CM1 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Chignall Smealy, we cover Chignall St James (1 mile south), Breeds (2 miles north-east), Great Waltham (2 miles north-east), Minnow End (2 miles east) and Broomfield (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Chelmsford (4 miles south-east), Basildon (14 miles south), Braintree (9 miles north-east), Harlow (13 miles west), Brentwood (12 miles south-west) and Maldon (12 miles east).
Around Chignall Smealy
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Pig and Whistle pub, Church of St Nicholas and Newlands Spring Primary School. The closest station to Chignall Smealy is Chelmsford station, roughly 3.6 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bond Street Chelmsford (4 miles south-east) and Peter Edwards Museum And Library (3.9 miles south-east). Not far away are Little Waltham Meadows.
Common problems we fix in Chignall Smealy
Floor tiles chip when pans, tins and tools are dropped, and wall tiles get drilled for fittings that are later removed. Cracks can also come from movement in the floor below.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Cracked floor tiles
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Damaged tile edges
What your quote should include
- How your room will be protected
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Landlords, agents and businesses in Chignall Smealy
For anyone letting property in or around Chignall Smealy, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we will price them together.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
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