Portsmouth · England
Tile repair in Drayton, Portsmouth
Fixed-price tile repair in Drayton and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
- Damaged tile edges
Tile repair in Drayton, done in place
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 say so. Common call-outs are for drill holes from removed fittings and damaged tile edges, in porcelain tiles, marble and ceramic tiles.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Area
- Drayton (PO6)
- Region
- Portsmouth
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How many items we do on one visit
- The type of damage
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Drayton. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Send pictures for a quote
Two or three clear photos are typically enough. It helps if you send:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Questions from Drayton
What about drill holes in tiles?
Yes. Drill holes from old rails and shelves are a common job.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Which areas do you work in?
All of Portsmouth, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We come back with a fixed price, plus dates. There’s no obligation to book.
Do you cover Drayton?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Drayton for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
What we do, step by step
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes a morning or an afternoon, and we leave the room as we found it.
- First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
- Next we fill the damage.
- We level and shape the repair to the tile surface.
- We match the colour and pattern by hand.
- Finally we seal it to match the tile.
How to prepare
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
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 reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Repairing versus replacing in Drayton
Replacing a tile involves breaking out the old tile, tracking down a matching tile and possibly cracking its neighbours. A repair keeps the original tile. Our tile repair starts from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Drayton
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- Work done at your home or business
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Read our prices page.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Drayton
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details.
Common problems we fix in Drayton
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.
Look out for these signs:
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Damaged tile edges
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
Questions to ask before you book
- If travel is included in the price
- How the colour is matched
- How the room is protected while they work
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
Also in Drayton
When a repair is not the answer
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’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 photos and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Ceramic tiles
- Natural stone & granite
- Porcelain tiles
- Floor and wall tiles
- Marble
Drayton and nearby
Drayton is about 2 miles south of Purbrook, in Portsmouth. Anywhere in PO6, we carry out the work at your property. We cover 19 places in Portsmouth. We work right across the region, from Drayton to London (61 miles away).
We cover every part of the PO6 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether you live on Galt Road, Hirst Road and Court Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. If you are just outside Drayton, we cover Farlington (1 mile east), Widley (1 mile north), Cosham (1 mile west), Wymering (1 mile west) and Hilsea (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Portsmouth (3 miles south-west), Southsea (4 miles south), Milton (4 miles south), Landport (3 miles south-west), Baffins (3 miles south) and Rudmore (3 miles south-west).
Around Drayton
Around Drayton, we work in homes near New Inn, Solent Junior School and Drayton Methodist Church and the streets around them. Nearby too are Springfield School (under half a mile south-west) and Springfield School (under half a mile south-west). For rail, the closest station is Cosham station, about 1 mile west. Other landmarks nearby include Portchester Castle (3.1 miles west) and World War I Remembrance Centre (1 mile south). Not far away are Portsdown Hill and Southmoor Nature Reserve.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
