Lincolnshire · England

Tile repair in Grainsby, Lincolnshire

Local tile repair for Grainsby: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Cracked floor tiles
  • Drill holes from removed fittings
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Tile repair in Grainsby

Tile repair in Grainsby without replacing anything

If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we’ll say so. We repair the tile in place, so you do not need to find a spare. Common call-outs are for discontinued tiles you can’t replace and drill holes from removed fittings, on ceramic tiles, marble and porcelain tiles.

You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we will sort it. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.

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Location
Grainsby (DN36)
County
Lincolnshire
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Repairing versus replacing in Grainsby

Swapping out a damaged tile involves breaking out the old tile, finding a match and possibly cracking its neighbours. A repair keeps the original tile. Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Why choose Surface Doctor in Grainsby

  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Most jobs done in one visit

Read our prices page.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. 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.

Do you need tile repair in Grainsby?

Floor tiles chip when pans, tins and tools are dropped, and wall tiles get drilled for fittings that are later removed. Cracks can also come from movement in the floor below.

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

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

What to look for in a quote

  • Aftercare advice
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

Choosing a repair company

What a repair cannot fix

We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t 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 before you book.

Materials we repair

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

Questions from Grainsby

How soon can you come?

We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.

Can you repair several things at once?

Of course, and it generally saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.

Can you quote from photos?

Generally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.

What areas do you cover?

Across the UK. Prices do not change with location.

What happens after I send photos?

We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.

Work for landlords and builders

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.

What happens on the day

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. Once we are there, the work takes a morning or an afternoon for most jobs. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.

  1. First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
  2. Next we fill the damage.
  3. We shape the repair flush with the tile.
  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

  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Let us know which floor the room is on

Ask for a price

Send us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your DN36 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

Send photos for a quote

Related advice

Where we work around Grainsby

Grainsby is about 6 miles south of Cleethorpes, in Lincolnshire. From the centre of Grainsby to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Grainsby is one of 732 towns and villages in Lincolnshire where we work. You can also see our page for Leeds, about 65 miles away.

We cover every part of DN36 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also work in North Thoresby (1 mile south-east), Tetney (3 miles north-east), Ludborough (3 miles south-east), Fulstow (3 miles south-east) and Utterby (4 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Louth (8 miles south-east), New Waltham (3 miles north), Humberston (5 miles north-east), Market Rasen (12 miles south-west), Caistor (10 miles west) and North Somercotes (9 miles east).

Near you in Grainsby

Our clients here include homes close to Church of St Nicholas and North Thoresby Primary Academy. Other landmarks nearby include Diana (4.9 miles north).

Map of Grainsby © OpenStreetMap contributors

What tile repair costs

Prices start from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Grainsby. The price depends on:

  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • How many areas need work
  • How hard the colour is to match

Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.

Getting a price from pictures

Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:

  • A photo taken from further back
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Something in shot to show the size

Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.

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