Torbay · England
Tile repair in Ellacombe, Torbay
Chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles in Ellacombe, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracked floor tiles
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
About our tile repair in Ellacombe
A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we’ll say so. The tile stays where it is, so you do not need to find a spare. We’re frequently asked to fix drill holes from removed fittings and damaged tile edges, across floor and wall tiles, ceramic tiles and porcelain tiles.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. 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.
- Where
- Ellacombe (TQ1, TQ2)
- Region
- Torbay
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Common problems we fix in Ellacombe
Floor tiles chip when pans, tins and tools are dropped, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Damaged tile edges
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Drill holes from removed fittings
What to look for in a quote
- Who will actually do the work
- What happens if they find more damage
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How the colour is matched
How the visit works
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll take it from there. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon.
- First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
- We fill the chip, crack or hole.
- The repair is levelled to the tile surface.
- We match the colour and pattern by hand.
- The repair is sealed to suit the tile’s finish.
How to prepare
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the tiled area, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
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Questions from Ellacombe
How much does tile repair cost in Ellacombe?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item with your TQ1 postcode.
Can you quote from photos?
In nearly every case. If photos don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed quote. You’re under no obligation.
What happens if you find more damage?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire tiled area and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
What tile repair costs
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- How many items we do on one visit
- What kind of damage it is
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How easy the damage is to reach
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Quotes from your photos
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- One picture of the whole tiled area
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Any details about the material
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Ellacombe and the surrounding area
Ellacombe is about 1 mile south-east of Torquay, in Torbay. From the centre of Ellacombe to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Ellacombe is one of 23 towns and villages in Torbay we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here: TQ1 and TQ2. From Rock Road, Abbey Road and Denys Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Babbacombe (1 mile south-east), Torquay (1 mile north-west), St Marychurch (1 mile north), Torre (1 mile west) and Wellswood (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Paignton (3 miles south-west), Brixham (5 miles south), Marldon (3 miles west), Goodrington (4 miles south-west) and Galmpton (6 miles south).
What’s near Ellacombe
Our customers here include homes close to Parish Church of Christ Church, Torquay Academy and Old Brewery pub, among other places. You’ll also find Ellacombe Church of England Academy (under half a mile west), Abbey Park and Meadows (0.9 miles south-west) and The Spires College (less than half a mile north). The nearest railway station is Torre station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Torbay Hospital (1.6 miles north-west) and Victorian Shopping Arcade (0.7 miles south). For a walk, there’s Occombe Valley Woods.
What a repair cannot fix
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- 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 pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Natural stone & granite
- Marble
- Porcelain tiles
- Floor and wall tiles
- Ceramic tiles
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Should you replace it?
Replacing a tile involves breaking out the old tile, finding a match and risking the tiles around it. Repairing it keeps the original tile. Prices start from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ellacombe
- One price list for the whole UK
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Take a look at our pricing.
For landlords and businesses
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
