Essex · England

Tile repair in Great Holland, Essex

Tile repair across Great Holland and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damaged tile edges
  • Drill holes from removed fittings
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Tile repair in Great Holland

How we handle tile repair in Great Holland

The tile stays where it is, so you don’t need to find a spare. If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we’ll tell you. Our repair technicians work on floor and wall tiles, porcelain tiles and natural stone & granite, and the jobs we see most are discontinued tiles you can’t replace and cracked floor tiles.

Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.

Area
Great Holland (CO13)
County
Essex
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
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When a repair is not the answer

A repair isn’t right for every job, including:

  • 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 will tell you honestly.

Surfaces we repair

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

Repair or replace: which is better?

Swapping out a damaged tile means breaking it out, finding a match and risking the tiles around it. A repair leaves the tile where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.

Why book with us

  • No extra charge for your area
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • Rooms protected and left tidy

Take a look at our pricing.

Can I fix it myself?

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

How it works

It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which typically takes a few hours. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.

  1. First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
  2. We fill the chip, crack or hole.
  3. We shape the repair flush with the tile.
  4. We match the colour and pattern by hand.
  5. The repair is sealed to suit the tile’s finish.

How to prepare

  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Let us know about parking or access

Ask for a price

To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

Get a free quote

Advice

Our work in Great Holland

Great Holland is about 3 miles north-east of Clacton-on-Sea, in Essex. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Great Holland is one of 644 places in Essex where we work. We work right across the region, from Great Holland to London (about 61 miles away).

All of CO13 is within our area. Whether you live on Rosery Mews, Orchard Drive and Laxton Grove or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also travel to Kirby Cross (1 mile north-east), Kirby-le-Soken (1 mile north-east), Thorpe Cross (2 miles north-west), Lane End (2 miles north) and Frinton-on-Sea (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Colchester (14 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (3 miles south-west), Harwich (7 miles north), Camulodunum (15 miles west), Greenstead (12 miles west) and Wivenhoe (11 miles west).

Near you in Great Holland

Typical jobs here are in homes near The Ship Inn, Kirby Primary Academy and Tendring Technology College, among other places. You’ll also find Greensward (1.7 miles east) and Church of All Saints (0.5 miles south-east). For rail, the closest station is Kirby Cross station, about 0.6 miles north. Green spaces nearby include Great Holland Pits.

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For landlords and businesses

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Essex and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

When to call us in Great Holland

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.

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

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

What to look for in a quote

  • Who will actually do the work
  • If travel is included in the price
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • What preparation is included

How to compare quotes

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:

  • Doing more than one item at once
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Great Holland. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Quotes from your pictures

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:

  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • A photo taken from further back
  • One sharp close-up of the damage

We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.

Great Holland questions

What about drill holes in tiles?

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

Will you leave a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.

How soon can you come?

That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you’ll get one combined price.

Are there extra charges for Great Holland?

No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Can you repair a cracked floor tile without replacing it?

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

Can I get a quote without a visit?

In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.

Will the price change on the day?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.

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