Sunderland · England

Tile Repair in Doxford Park

Chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles at your home in Doxford Park, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
  • Cracked floor tiles
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Tile repair in Doxford Park

Tile repair at your home in Doxford Park

We repair the tile in place, so there’s no need to hunt for a matching tile. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we will say so. If you’re dealing with damaged tile edges and cracked floor tiles, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.

Before and after: damaged granite tiles repaired in place
Location
Doxford Park (SR3, SR5)
Region
Sunderland
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Why repair rather than replace?

Swapping out a damaged tile means breaking it out, tracking down a matching tile and risking the tiles around it. Repairing it keeps the original tile. Prices start from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking.

Why book with us

  • We leave the room as we found it
  • One visit for most repairs
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • No need to remove anything

Read our full price list.

What happens on the day

There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will take it from there. Most visits take a few hours.

  1. We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
  2. The chip, crack or hole is filled.
  3. We level and shape the repair to the tile surface.
  4. We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
  5. Finally we seal it to match the tile.

Before we arrive

  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Let us know which floor the room is on

Get a quote

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire tiled area, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.

Get a fixed price

Advice

How we price tile repair

Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:

  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • The type of damage

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 price

Two or three clear pictures are typically enough. Try to include:

  • A wider photo showing the entire tiled area
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Any details about the material

If you’re in Doxford Park and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Where we work around Doxford Park

Doxford Park is about 3 miles south of Sunderland, in Sunderland. We visit clients in Doxford Park, so nothing has to leave your home. We cover all 75 towns and villages in Sunderland. Our jobs stretch from Doxford Park to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 12 miles away).

Our visits in SR3 and SR5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on Betony Lane, Plough Road and Moorside Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include New Silksworth (1 mile north-east), Farringdon (1 mile north), East Herrington (1 mile north-west), Gilley Law (1 mile north) and Herrington (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Sunderland (3 miles north), Washington (5 miles north-west), Sunniside (4 miles north-east), Fulwell (5 miles north), Hendon (3 miles north-east) and Ford (3 miles north).

Landmarks near Doxford Park

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Matthew's, Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy and Farringdon Community Academy, among other places. Doxford Park’s nearest station is Seaham station, roughly 3.4 miles south-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around East and Middle Herrington (0.8 miles north-west) and Dalton Park (3.7 miles south-east). Not far away are WWT Washington and Warden Law.

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Questions from Doxford Park

How do I get a price for tile repair in Doxford Park?

Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You will get a fixed figure before booking.

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.

What about drill holes in tiles?

Yes. Drill holes from old rails and shelves are a common job.

Will it make a mess?

Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.

What happens if you find more damage?

We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and we’ll quote them together.

Are you a vetted contractor?

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

Work for landlords and builders

We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll arrange it.

Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

Signs you need tile repair in Doxford Park

Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.

Send us a photo if you notice any of these:

  • Chips from dropped pans and tools
  • Cracked floor tiles
  • Damaged tile edges
  • Drill holes from removed fittings

What to look for in a quote

  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

How to compare quotes

DIY repairs versus a professional job

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.

What a repair cannot fix

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

If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.

Materials we repair

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