Essex · England

Tile Repair in Great Notley

Tile repair in and around Great Notley: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.

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

Tile repair for Great Notley homes

How we handle tile repair in Great Notley

If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we’ll tell you. The tile stays where it is, so you do not need to find a spare. Our technicians work on ceramic tiles, natural stone & granite and marble, and common reasons people contact us are discontinued tiles you can’t replace and cracked floor tiles.

Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Essex. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.

Floor repair in progress in a customer’s kitchen
Location
Great Notley (CM77)
Area hub
Essex
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

When a repair isn’t the answer

It helps to know what we can’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’ll give you a straight answer.

Materials we work on in Great Notley

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

DIY repairs versus a professional job

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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 frequently lifts.

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.

Great Notley and nearby

Great Notley is about 2 miles south-west of Braintree, in Essex. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Great Notley is one of 644 places in Essex where we work. We work right across the region, from Great Notley to London (37 miles away).

All of CM77 is within our area. You will find streets such as London Road, Harnham Drive and Colville Close. Neighbouring places we cover include Row Green (1 mile south-east), Young's End (1 mile south), Little Common (1 mile north-west), Rayne (1 mile north-west) and Black Notley (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles south), Maldon (11 miles south-east), Witham (6 miles south-east), Camulodunum (15 miles east), Halstead (7 miles north-east) and Great Dunmow (7 miles west).

What’s near Great Notley

We visit homes around White Court School, Cuckoo Wood and The Essex Cricketers pub, among other places. Nearby too are Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form (1 mile east) and The Church in Great Notley (under half a mile north). The nearest railway station is Braintree station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Tudor House Museum (Braintree) (2.2 miles north-east) and William Julien Courtauld Hospital (1.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Great Notley include Phyllis Currie Nature Reserve.

Map of Great Notley © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repairing versus replacing in Great Notley

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. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.

What you get with us

  • One price list for the whole UK
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • Colour-matched on site
  • One-year guarantee on every repair

Take a look at our pricing.

Work for landlords and builders

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Great Notley as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it normally costs far less than a refit.

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

What happens on the day

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

  1. We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
  2. We fill the chip, crack or hole.
  3. We shape the repair flush with the tile.
  4. We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
  5. We seal the repair to suit the finish of the tile.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit

Getting a price

For a price in Great Notley, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

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Advice

How we price tile repair

Repairs from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:

  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • How many areas need work
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • The type of damage

No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Send photos for a quote

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

  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • Something in shot to show the size

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.

FAQs for Great Notley

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

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

Is there a call-out fee?

We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

Is it messy?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Can you fill holes left by old fittings?

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

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

Are you a vetted contractor?

We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

Will the price change on the day?

If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.

What we are called out for in Great Notley

Floor tiles chip when pans, tins and tools are dropped, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Cracks can also come from movement in the floor below.

Clients normally contact us about:

  • Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
  • Cracked floor tiles
  • Drill holes from removed fittings
  • Damaged tile edges

What to look for in a quote

  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • When it can be used again
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • What preparation is included

Our hiring checklist

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