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Tile Repair in Colgate

Tile repair in Colgate without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Drill holes from removed fittings
  • Cracked floor tiles
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Tile repair near Colgate

About our tile repair in Colgate

We repair the tile in place, so you don’t need to find a spare. If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we will say so. Whether it’s cracked floor tiles and damaged tile edges, we can usually put it right, on natural stone & granite, marble and porcelain tiles alike.

All our work comes with a one-year guarantee. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.

Where
Colgate (RH13, RH12)
County
West Sussex
Warranty
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician carrying out a floor repair in a kitchen

When we’d advise against a repair

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t 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 will give you a straight answer before you book.

What we work on

  • Natural stone & granite
  • Porcelain tiles
  • Marble
  • Floor and wall tiles
  • Ceramic tiles

Colgate: your questions answered

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

Are there extra charges for Colgate?

No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.

What happens next?

We review the photos and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.

What if the damage is worse than the photos show?

Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there’s more, we’ll tell you before starting.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Generally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

What do you need from me?

Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.

For landlords and businesses

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Colgate use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

What affects the price in Colgate

Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:

  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • The material and finish
  • The type of damage

The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.

How to get a fixed quote

Phone photos are fine. Make sure they show:

  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • The material, if you know it
  • A photo taken from further back

Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.

Do you need tile repair in Colgate?

Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, and wall tiles get drilled for fittings that are later removed. Cracks can also come from movement in the floor below.

Common reasons people in Colgate contact us include:

  • Damaged tile edges
  • Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
  • Drill holes from removed fittings
  • Cracked floor tiles

Before you book anyone

  • How soon you can use it again
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • How the colour is matched
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers

Choosing a repair company

Colgate and the surrounding area

Colgate is about 3 miles south-west of Crawley, in West Sussex. From the centre of Colgate to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our technicians cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex. You can also see our page for London, about 30 miles away.

Every address in RH13 and RH12 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as Forest Road, Vicarage Close and Blackhouse Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Colgate include Kilnwood Vale (1 mile north), Faygate (1 mile north-west), Broadfield (2 miles north-east), Roffey (2 miles west) and Handcross (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Crawley (3 miles north-east), Horsham (4 miles west), Haywards Heath (9 miles south-east), Burgess Hill (10 miles south-east), East Grinstead (11 miles east) and Storrington (14 miles south-west).

Local landmarks in Colgate

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Target Hill Park, The Dragon pub and Cottesmore School. Nearby too are Holy Trinity CofE Secondary School (2.2 miles north-east), Colgate Primary School (under half a mile south-east) and St. Saviour's Church (under half a mile north-west). For rail, the closest station is Faygate station, about 1.3 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Crawley Museum (3.4 miles north-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Tilgate Lake and Warnham LNR.

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DIY repairs versus a professional job

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. 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.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

Should you replace it?

Swapping out a damaged tile means breaking it out, tracking down a matching tile 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: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

Why us?

  • No extra charge for your area
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do

Read our prices page.

What happens on the day

Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. It generally takes a morning or an afternoon, and you can get on with other things while we are there.

  1. We clean the tile and remove loose fragments.
  2. The chip, crack or hole is filled.
  3. The repair is levelled to the tile surface.
  4. The colour and pattern are recreated by hand.
  5. The repair is sealed to suit the tile’s finish.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Point us to the nearest place to park

How to get a price

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire tiled area, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.

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