Cardiff · Wales
Tile Repair in Downs
Chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles for householders, landlords and businesses in Downs. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
Tile repair in Downs without replacing anything
The tile stays where it is, so there is no need to hunt for a matching tile. If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we’ll tell you. Whether it’s drill holes from removed fittings and cracked floor tiles, we can usually put it right, on floor and wall tiles, porcelain tiles and ceramic tiles alike.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Location
- Downs (CF5)
- Region
- Cardiff
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Downs and nearby
Downs is about 4 miles north of Barry, in Cardiff. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Downs is one of 91 places in Cardiff we cover.
Jobs in CF5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on Grant's Field and The Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Twyn-yr-odyn (1 mile south-east), Culverhouse Cross (1 mile east), Llwyneliddon (1 mile south), Michaelston-super-Ely (1 mile north-east) and Wenvoe (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Cardiff (5 miles north-east), Castle (5 miles east), Adamsdown (6 miles east), Roath (6 miles east), Splott (6 miles east) and Newtown (5 miles east).
Local landmarks in Downs
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Bleiddian's Church, St Fagans C.I.W. Primary School and Mary Immaculate High School. The nearest railway station is Waun-Gron Park station, roughly 3 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Welsh Museum of Health and Medicine (4 miles north) and Rookwood Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Caia Hill and Glamorgan Canal / Long Wood.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Do you need tile repair in Downs?
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.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
- Cracked floor tiles
What your quote should include
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether the price covers travel
- How long it needs to cure
- What happens if they find more damage
How it works
You do not need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. Most jobs take a few hours, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We clean the tile and remove loose fragments.
- Next we fill the damage.
- The repair is levelled to the tile surface.
- We match the colour and pattern by hand.
- We seal the repair to suit the finish of the tile.
How to prepare
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Advice
Repairing versus replacing in Downs
Swapping out a damaged tile involves breaking out the old tile, finding a match and risking the tiles around it. Repairing it leaves the tile where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. 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 Downs
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- One price list for the entire UK
Read our pricing.
More services for Downs
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Downs, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Downs use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
Downs: your questions answered
Are there extra charges for Downs?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
What areas do you cover?
Across the UK. Prices don’t change with location.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we will quote them together.
What affects the price in Downs
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. What matters most is:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Access to the area
We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Downs. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Getting a price from photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Where you are, by postcode
If you’re in Downs and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
What we cannot put right
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Loose or hollow tiles that need relaying
- Cracks caused by a moving floor, until the floor is fixed
- Whole walls of failing grout
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Floor and wall tiles
- Porcelain tiles
- Marble
- Ceramic tiles
- Natural stone & granite
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
