Suffolk · England
Tile Repair in Clare
Fixed-price tile repair in Clare and the surrounding area, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Drill holes from removed fittings
Can I fix it myself?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
About our tile repair in Clare
A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we will say so. The tile stays where it is, so you don’t need to find a spare. We regularly repair floor and wall tiles, porcelain tiles and marble, and people most frequently call us about drill holes from removed fittings and chips from dropped pans and tools.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Suffolk. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Where
- Clare (CO10)
- Area hub
- Suffolk
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Clare questions
Do you come to Clare?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Clare. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and you will get one combined price.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Clare included. Travel is included in the price.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
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.
What about drill holes in tiles?
Yes. We fill drill holes from removed fittings.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
The process
Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We clean the tile and remove loose fragments.
- Next we fill the damage.
- We level and shape the repair to the tile surface.
- The colour and pattern are recreated by hand.
- The repair is sealed to suit the tile’s finish.
Getting ready for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Getting a price
If you are in Clare and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Advice
When a repair isn’t the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- 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.
What we work on
- Natural stone & granite
- Marble
- Floor and wall tiles
- Porcelain tiles
- Ceramic tiles
Repair or replace in Clare?
Replacing a tile involves breaking out the old tile, finding a match and possibly cracking its neighbours. A repair leaves the tile where it is. Our tile repair starts from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Clare
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- One visit for most repairs
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Read our full price list.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material
- The type of damage
A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Send pictures for a quote
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Natural light rather than flash
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- One picture of the whole tiled area
- What it’s made of, if you know
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
What we are called out for in Clare
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.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Damaged tile edges
- Cracked floor tiles
- Drill holes from removed fittings
Questions to ask before booking
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether the price covers travel
- How soon you can use it again
Clare and the surrounding area
Clare is about 6 miles east of Haverhill, in Suffolk. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We cover all 731 towns and villages across Suffolk, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 49 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: CO10. From High Street, Station Road and Bloomfield Court or a nearby road, we can come to you. You will find Clare on the A1092 and B1063, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Clare: Chilton Street (1 mile north-west), Ovington (2 miles south), Stoke-by-Clare (2 miles south-west), Ashen (2 miles south-west) and Brockley Green (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bury St Edmunds (13 miles north-east), Haverhill (6 miles west), Sudbury (7 miles east), Glemsford (4 miles north-east), Great Cornard (8 miles south-east) and Long Melford (6 miles east).
Around Clare
Around Clare, we work in homes near St Peter and St Paul's Church, Bell Hotel and Stour Valley Community School. Also close by are Stour Valley Community School (within half a mile east) and Clare Community Primary School (less than half a mile north-west). Well-known places in the area include Clare Castle (within half a mile south-east).
Other services in Clare
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
