Devon · England
Tile Repair for Exeter homes
Damaged tiled area in Exeter? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damaged tile edges
- Drill holes from removed fittings
Tile repair in Exeter without replacing anything
We repair the tile in place, so there is no need to hunt for a matching tile. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we will tell you. Whether it’s drill holes from removed fittings and cracked floor tiles, we can help, on marble, natural stone & granite and ceramic tiles alike.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we will sort it. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.
What we do, step by step
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. Allow a morning or an afternoon.
- We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
- We fill the chip, crack or hole.
- We level and shape the repair to the tile surface.
- The colour and pattern are recreated by hand.
- We seal the repair to suit the finish of the tile.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire tiled area, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Advice
What we’re called out for in Exeter
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.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Damaged tile edges
- Cracked floor tiles
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Drill holes from removed fittings
Before booking anyone
- How long it needs to cure
- How the colour is matched
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
FAQs for Exeter
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can you fill holes left by old fittings?
Yes. We fill drill holes from removed fittings.
Which areas do you work in?
All of Devon, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Work for landlords and builders
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a 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. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Exeter
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- Work done at your home or business
See our full price list.
How we price tile repair
Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- What kind of damage it is
- How many areas need work
- The material and finish
- Doing more than one item at once
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Exeter. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Send pictures for a quote
Two or three clear photos are typically enough. It helps if you send:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Covering Exeter
Exeter is in Devon. Across the EX2 area, we carry out the work at your property. Exeter is one of 586 places in Devon we cover.
Every address in EX2, EX4, EX1 and EX3 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on Regent Square, Catherine Square and High Street and the roads around them. Main roads around Exeter include the A30 and A377, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Exeter: Heavitree (1 mile east), Polsloe (1 mile north-east), Larkbeare (1 mile south-west), St Sidwells (1 mile north) and Wonford (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Exmouth (8 miles south-east), Newton Abbot (14 miles south), Tiverton (13 miles north), Teignmouth (12 miles south), Sidmouth (12 miles east) and Honiton (15 miles east). As one of the bigger places in Devon, Exeter sees plenty of our work.
Around Exeter
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Mount Radford Inn, Exeter University Library and Isca and the streets around them. Also close by are Newtown Primary School (less than half a mile north-west), St Luke's University Chapel (within half a mile north), Sacred Heart Church (0.7 miles west) and Exeter Tutorial College (less than half a mile south-west). The closest station to Exeter is St James' Park station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Princesshay (0.5 miles west) and Exeter City Football Club Museum (0.6 miles north). For a walk, there’s Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve.
- Local facilities include Ludwell Valley Park (1.3 miles south-east)
Towns and villages near Exeter
Other services in Exeter
What a repair can’t fix
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are 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
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Porcelain tiles
- Natural stone & granite
- Ceramic tiles
- Marble
- Floor and wall tiles
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
