Lancashire · England
Tile repair in Clapham, Lancashire
Chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles for householders, landlords and businesses in Clapham. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Cracked floor tiles
Tile repair in Clapham without replacing anything
The tile stays where it is, so you don’t need to find a spare. If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we will say so. Common call-outs are for damaged tile edges and drill holes from removed fittings, in ceramic tiles, floor and wall tiles and porcelain tiles.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Location
- Clapham (LA2)
- Region
- Lancashire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping out a damaged tile involves breaking out the old tile, tracking down a matching tile and risking the tiles around it. A repair leaves the tile where it is. 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, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Clapham
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- A fixed quote before you book
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
See our pricing.
What tile repair costs
Repairs from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether we combine several jobs
- What the surface is made of
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from photos
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A photo taken from further back
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole tiled area, we can price the job.
The process
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you’re not left guessing. Once we are there, the work takes a few hours in most cases. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
- We fill the chip, crack or hole.
- The repair is levelled to the tile surface.
- We match the colour and pattern by hand.
- Finally we seal it to match the tile.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Get a quote
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Clapham: your questions answered
Can you price it without visiting?
Usually, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Can you fill holes left by old fittings?
Yes. Drill holes from old rails and shelves are a common job.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
Can a cracked tile be fixed in place?
Often, yes, as long as it’s still firmly stuck down.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Clapham
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll arrange it.
When we’d advise against a repair
We would rather lose a job than do one 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 photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Marble
- Floor and wall tiles
- Ceramic tiles
- Natural stone & granite
- Porcelain tiles
Clapham and nearby
Clapham is about 16 miles north-west of Barnoldswick, in Lancashire. Across the LA2 area, we come to you. Clapham is one of 482 towns and villages in Lancashire where we work. You can also see our page for Leeds, about 40 miles away.
All of LA2 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Station Road, Church Avenue and Riverside, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Clapham, we cover Newby (1 mile north-west), Austwick (2 miles south-east), Cold Cotes (2 miles north-west), Keasden (2 miles south-west) and Wharfe (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Carnforth (15 miles west), Caton (13 miles west), Ingleton (4 miles north-west), Kirkby Lonsdale (10 miles north-west), High Bentham (5 miles west) and Holme (15 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Clapham
We visit homes around Church of St James and New Inn, among other places. The nearest railway station is Clapham (North Yorkshire) station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Castleberg Hospital (5.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Clapham include Constitutional.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
Common problems we fix in Clapham
Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Cracks can also come from movement in the floor below.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Damaged tile edges
- Drill holes from removed fittings
Before you book anyone
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How changes to the job are handled
Also near Clapham
What else we do in Clapham
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
