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Tile repair in Derwenthorpe, York

Damaged tiled area in Derwenthorpe? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.

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

About our tile repair in Derwenthorpe

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 will tell you. We regularly repair ceramic tiles, marble and floor and wall tiles, and common reasons people contact us are discontinued tiles you can’t replace and chips from dropped pans and tools.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll sort it. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.

Area
Derwenthorpe (YO31, YO10, YO19)
Area hub
York
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
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How we price tile repair

Prices start from £95. There is no charge for travel to Derwenthorpe. The price depends on:

  • What the surface is made of
  • How many areas need work
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it

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.

How to get a fixed quote

Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • A wider photo showing the whole tiled area
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • What it’s made of, if you know

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the tiled area, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

Your questions about tile repair in Derwenthorpe

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.

Do you cover Derwenthorpe?

Yes, we do. We send a technician to Derwenthorpe for every job, with no extra charge for travel.

Can you fill holes left by old fittings?

Yes. We fill drill holes from removed fittings.

What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?

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

Is repairing better than replacing?

Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Will you leave a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.

Honest limits

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 pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.

Surfaces we repair

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

How the visit works

Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you are not left guessing. Once we’re there, the work takes a few hours for most jobs. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.

  1. We clean the tile and remove loose fragments.
  2. Next we fill the damage.
  3. We level and shape the repair to the tile surface.
  4. We match the colour and pattern by hand.
  5. Finally we seal it to match the tile.

How to prepare

  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift

Get a quote

You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

Get a free quote

Related advice

What we are called out for in Derwenthorpe

Floor tiles chip when pans, tins and tools are dropped, and wall tiles get drilled for fittings that are later removed. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.

Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:

  • Cracked floor tiles
  • Chips from dropped pans and tools
  • Damaged tile edges
  • Discontinued tiles you cannot replace

What to look for in a quote

  • Aftercare advice
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • How changes to the job are handled

10 questions to ask before you book

DIY repairs versus a professional job

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.

Work for landlords and builders

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

Why repair rather than replace?

Swapping out a damaged tile means breaking it out, finding a match and possibly cracking its neighbours. A repair keeps the original tile. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Derwenthorpe. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

What you get with us

  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Work done at your home or business
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing

Read our prices page.

About Derwenthorpe

Derwenthorpe is about 2 miles east of York, in York. We travel to homes and businesses in Derwenthorpe and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Derwenthorpe is one of 79 places in York we cover. You can also see our page for Leeds, about 23 miles away.

Here we cover the YO31, YO10 and YO19 postcode area. You will find streets such as Stray Road, Tuke Avenue and Lang Avenue, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also work in Tang Hall (1 mile west), Osbaldwick (1 mile south-east), Layerthorpe (1 mile west), Heworth (1 mile north-west) and Heslington (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Haxby (4 miles north-west), Acomb Park (4 miles south-west), Woodthorpe (4 miles south-west), Dringhouses (3 miles south-west), Strensall (5 miles north) and Acomb (3 miles west).

What’s near Derwenthorpe

Our clients here include homes close to The Derwent Arms, St Aelred's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School and Burnholme Community College and the streets around them. Also close by are York Cemetery (1.5 miles south-west), Elmfield College (1.1 miles north-west) and Church of St Thomas (within half a mile south-east). The nearest railway station is York station, about 2.1 miles west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Yorkshire Museum of Farming (1.3 miles east) and Coppergate Shopping Centre (1.6 miles west). For a walk, there’s Kimberlow Hill.

  • Other local spots include Middlethorpe Without (2.9 miles south-west)
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