Kent · England
Tile repair in Cold Harbour, Kent
Tile repair for Cold Harbour, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
Landlord and trade work in Cold Harbour
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we will handle the rest.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
How we handle tile repair in Cold Harbour
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’ll tell you. We are often asked to fix discontinued tiles you can’t replace and chips from dropped pans and tools, across floor and wall tiles, porcelain tiles and ceramic tiles.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Area
- Cold Harbour (ME17)
- County
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Cold Harbour
Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.
Look out for any of the following:
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Cracked floor tiles
Comparing quotes
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How changes to the job are handled
Can I fix it myself?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
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.
Common questions in Cold Harbour
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
Can you fill holes left by old fittings?
Yes. We fill drill holes from removed fittings.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Do you cover the whole of Kent?
The whole UK, including all of Kent. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will confirm dates.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
What happens next?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
The process
Here’s how a visit generally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Allow a morning or an afternoon. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and how to look after it.
- First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
- Next we fill the damage.
- We shape the repair flush with the tile.
- The colour and pattern are recreated by hand.
- We seal the repair to suit the finish of the tile.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Get a quote
Send us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Cold Harbour, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Our work in Cold Harbour
Cold Harbour is about 7 miles south-west of Faversham, in Kent. Customers in Cold Harbour get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. We work in 922 places in Kent. We work right across the region, from Cold Harbour to London (42 miles away).
Every address in ME17 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover include Warren Street (1 mile north-west), Payden Street (1 mile north-west), Lenham Heath (2 miles south-west), Charing Heath (2 miles south) and Lenham Forstal (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (8 miles south-east), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Cold Harbour
Around Cold Harbour, we work in homes near Spuckles and Kennelling Woods, Church of St Lawrence and The Harrow pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Charing station, about 2.3 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (3.4 miles north).
Places near Cold Harbour
What else we do in Cold Harbour
Repairing versus replacing in Cold Harbour
Swapping out a damaged tile means breaking it out, finding a match and risking the tiles around it. A repair keeps the original tile. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Cold Harbour
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- A fixed quote before you book
Take a look at our pricing.
When a repair isn’t the answer
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- 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.
Materials we work on in Cold Harbour
- Floor and wall tiles
- Natural stone & granite
- Porcelain tiles
- Ceramic tiles
- Marble
How we price tile repair
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- Doing more than one item at once
- How much damage there is
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material and finish
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.
How to get a fixed price
You can take the pictures on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Something in shot to show the size
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
