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Tile repair in Close House, County Durham
Chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles in Close House, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
Tile repair at your home in Close House
The tile stays where it is, so you don’t need to find a spare. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we’ll say so. Typical jobs include discontinued tiles you can’t replace and chips from dropped pans and tools, in marble, porcelain tiles and floor and wall tiles.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in County Durham. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Where
- Close House (DL14)
- County
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
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 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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What affects the price in Close House
Prices start from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Close House. The price depends on:
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material
- The type of damage
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Any details about the material
- One picture of the entire tiled area
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
What a repair cannot fix
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- 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’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Porcelain tiles
- Natural stone & granite
- Ceramic tiles
- Marble
- Floor and wall tiles
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will 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.
Repair or replace in Close House?
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. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Close House
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Same prices wherever you are
See our full price list.
When to call us in Close House
Floor tiles chip when pans, tins and tools are dropped, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.
Clients normally contact us about:
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Cracked floor tiles
Before you book anyone
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- When it can be used again
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How the room is protected while they work
How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job normally takes a few hours. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
- Next we fill the damage.
- The repair is levelled to the tile surface.
- The colour and pattern are recreated by hand.
- Finally we seal it to match the tile.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Ask for a price
For a price in Close House, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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Common questions in Close House
Do you work in Close House?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Close House and the rest of County Durham. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.
Can you fill holes left by old fittings?
Yes. Drill holes from old rails and shelves are a common job.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide, so Close House is covered. Prices do not change with location.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across County Durham.
When can you do it?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
What happens next?
You will get a fixed quote back. There’s no obligation to book.
Where we work around Close House
Close House is about 2 miles east of Bishop Auckland, in County Durham. Wherever you are in the DL14 postcode area, a technician comes to you. We cover 329 places in County Durham. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 24 miles away.
All of DL14 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as Close House, Stanley Street and Gibson Street and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Coundon Grange (1 mile west), Eldon (1 mile south), Eldon Lane (1 mile west), Coronation (1 mile west) and Grange Hill (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Durham (10 miles north), Newton Aycliffe (3 miles south-east), Spennymoor (4 miles north), Chester-le-Street (15 miles north), Peterlee (14 miles north-east) and Stanley (15 miles north).
Near you in Close House
In Close House, that means homes near King James I Academy, Hackworth Park and Prince Bishops Community Primary School. The closest station to Close House is Shildon station, about 1.4 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Bishop Auckland Hospital (1.6 miles north-west) and Spanish Gallery (1.8 miles north-west).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
