East Riding of Yorkshire · England
Tile repair in Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire
Problem with your tiled area in Cottingham? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damaged tile edges
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
Cottingham questions
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Can a cracked tile be fixed in place?
Often, yes, if it isn’t loose.
Do you work in Cottingham?
We do. We send a technician to Cottingham for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Tile repair at your home in Cottingham
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 tell you. We work on marble, porcelain tiles and floor and wall tiles, and the jobs we see most are cracked floor tiles and drill holes from removed fittings.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Area
- Cottingham (HU16)
- County
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow a few hours from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
- The chip, crack or hole is filled.
- We shape the repair flush with the tile.
- The colour and pattern are recreated by hand.
- The repair is sealed to suit the tile’s finish.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
How to get a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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DIY kit or professional repair?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
What a repair cannot fix
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- Loose or hollow tiles that need relaying
- Cracks caused by a moving floor, until the floor is fixed
- Whole walls of failing grout
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Ceramic tiles
- Porcelain tiles
- Marble
- Floor and wall tiles
- Natural stone & granite
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When to call us in Cottingham
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.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- Damaged tile edges
- Cracked floor tiles
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Drill holes from removed fittings
What your quote should include
- How the room is protected while they work
- When it can be used again
- What aftercare is recommended
- How changes to the job are handled
Repairing versus replacing in Cottingham
Swapping out a damaged tile means breaking it out, tracking down a matching tile and risking the tiles around it. A repair leaves the tile where it is. Our tile repair starts from £95. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Cottingham
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Work done at your home or business
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
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Work for landlords and builders
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- How many areas need work
- The material and finish
- What kind of damage it is
- Unusual colours or finishes
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Getting a price from pictures
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- One picture of the whole tiled area
- Something in shot to show the size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Where you are, by postcode
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We will say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
About Cottingham
Cottingham is about 3 miles north-west of Kingston upon Hull, in East Riding of Yorkshire. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Cottingham is one of 299 places in East Riding of Yorkshire where we work. You can also see our page for Leeds, about 46 miles away.
All of HU16 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Station Road, Elmfield Drive and West Green or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Cottingham is on the B1233, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Eppleworth (2 miles west), Willerby (2 miles south), Skidby (2 miles west), Anlaby Common (2 miles south) and Kirk Ella (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Beverley (4 miles north), Hessle (4 miles south), Hornsea (14 miles north-east), Market Weighton (12 miles north-west), Brough (7 miles south-west) and Hedon (10 miles east). Cottingham is one of the larger places we cover in East Riding of Yorkshire.
What’s near Cottingham
In Cottingham, that means homes near Westfield Primary School, Cottingham High School and Sixth Form College and Church of Saint Mary and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Cottingham station, about 0.6 miles east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Skidby Windmill And Museum of East Riding Life (1.3 miles north-west) and Baynard Castle (less than half a mile north).
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