Plymouth · England

Tile repair in Gabber, Plymouth

Tile repair in and around Gabber: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damaged tile edges
  • Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Tile repair near Gabber

Tile repair in Gabber, done in place

If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we will say so. We repair the tile in place, so you do not need to find a spare. If you are dealing with discontinued tiles you can’t replace and damaged tile edges, we can usually put it right.

Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.

Speckled stone tiles with chips repaired to match the pattern
Location
Gabber (PL9)
County
Plymouth
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

DIY repairs versus a professional job

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.

When to call us in Gabber

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.

Common reasons people in Gabber contact us are:

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

What to look for in a quote

  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • What prep work is covered
  • How to care for the finish
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match

Our hiring checklist

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:

  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • The colour and finish to match
  • The material and finish

Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Gabber. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Send photos for a quote

Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.

Honest limits

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:

  • 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.

Materials we repair

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

What we do, step by step

We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a morning or an afternoon. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
  2. Next we fill the damage.
  3. We level and shape the repair to the tile surface.
  4. We match the colour and pattern by hand.
  5. We seal the repair to suit the finish of the tile.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work

Get a quote

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.

Get a free quote

Advice

Repairing versus replacing in Gabber

Swapping out a damaged tile means breaking it out, finding a match and possibly cracking its neighbours. Repairing it leaves the tile where it is. Prices start from £95. We do not add 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.

What you get with us

  • We leave the room as we found it
  • No need to remove anything
  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • Same prices wherever you are

Read our pricing.

About Gabber

Gabber is about 4 miles south of Plymouth, in Plymouth. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in all 59 towns and villages across Plymouth, from the larger towns to small villages.

Here we cover the PL9 postcode area. Other places close to Gabber include Staddiscombe (1 mile north), Wembury (1 mile east), Hollacombe (1 mile north-east), Plymstock (2 miles north) and Elburton (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Plymouth (4 miles north), Mannamead (4 miles north-west), Lipson (4 miles north), Mutley (4 miles north-west), North Prospect (5 miles north-west) and Stoke (5 miles north-west).

Local landmarks in Gabber

Around Gabber, we work in homes near Coombe Dean School, Church of St Werburgh and Mussel pub. Gabber’s nearest station is Plymouth station, roughly 3.9 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Mount Gould Hospital and Local Care Centre (3.5 miles north) and Elizabethan House Museum (3.1 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Penlee Battery.

Map of Gabber © OpenStreetMap contributors

Landlord and trade work in Gabber

Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.

For anyone letting property in or around Gabber, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.

Questions from Gabber

Is it messy?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

What about drill holes in tiles?

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

Will the price change on the day?

Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there is more, we’ll tell you before starting.

Can you quote from pictures?

Generally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.

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.

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.

Can you repair a cracked floor tile without replacing it?

Generally, as long as it’s still firmly stuck down.

Do you cover Gabber?

Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Gabber. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

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