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Tile Repair for Drayford homes
Tile repair in and around Drayford: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracked floor tiles
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
What we cannot put right
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- 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 will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Natural stone & granite
- Ceramic tiles
- Floor and wall tiles
- Porcelain tiles
- Marble
Tile repair in Drayford without replacing anything
A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we’ll say so. We repair the tile in place, so there is no need to hunt for a matching tile. If you are dealing with discontinued tiles you can’t replace and cracked floor tiles, we can help.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Area
- Drayford (EX17)
- Region
- Devon
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping out a damaged tile involves breaking out the old tile, tracking down a matching tile and possibly cracking its neighbours. Repairing it keeps the original tile. Our tile repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Drayford
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- A fixed quote before you book
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Take a look at our full price list.
Common problems we fix in Drayford
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.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Cracked floor tiles
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Damaged tile edges
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
Questions to ask before you book
- Aftercare advice
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How the colour is matched
- When it can be used again
Landlord and trade work in Drayford
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Devon and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Towns and villages near Drayford
More services for Drayford
Where we work around Drayford
Drayford is about 9 miles north-west of Crediton, in Devon. Clients in Drayford get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Drayford is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon we cover.
Here we cover the EX17 postcode area. If you are just outside Drayford, we cover Thelbridge (1 mile south-east), Witheridge (2 miles east), Black Dog (3 miles south-east), Nomansland (3 miles east) and Eastington (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Tiverton (11 miles east), Cullompton (15 miles east), Crediton (9 miles south-east), South Molton (9 miles north-west), Pennsylvania (15 miles south-east) and Exwick (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Drayford
We visit homes around East Worlington Primary School and Church of St Mary, among other places. The closest station to Drayford is Lapford station, roughly 5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Affeton Castle (1.6 miles west).
What tile repair costs
Repairs from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Drayford. The price comes down to:
- The type of damage
- Doing more than one item at once
- How many areas need work
- The material
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Quotes from your photos
Phone photos are fine, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- Any details about the material
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A picture taken from further back
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Most clients in Drayford get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
How it works
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a few hours, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We clean the tile and remove loose fragments.
- The chip, crack or hole is filled.
- We shape the repair flush with the tile.
- We match the colour and pattern by hand.
- The repair is sealed to suit the tile’s finish.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
If you are in Drayford and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Related advice
Drayford questions
Can a cracked tile be fixed in place?
Usually, as long as it’s still firmly stuck down.
What about drill holes in tiles?
Yes. Drill holes from old rails and shelves are a common job.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Do you work in Drayford?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Drayford. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Devon.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
