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Tile repair in Great Oakley, Essex

Our technicians come to Great Oakley for chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Drill holes from removed fittings
  • Damaged tile edges
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Tile repair near Great Oakley

Should I try a DIY kit first?

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.

Tile repair at your home in Great Oakley

If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we will say so. We repair the tile in place, so there is no need to hunt for a matching tile. If you are dealing with drill holes from removed fittings and damaged tile edges, we can generally put it right, on porcelain tiles, ceramic tiles and floor and wall tiles alike.

You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.

Where
Great Oakley (CO12)
Region
Essex
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician carrying out a floor repair in a kitchen

Landlord and trade work in Great Oakley

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.

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

Questions from Great Oakley

What happens if you find more damage?

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

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.

Are there extra charges for Great Oakley?

There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.

Can you fill holes left by old fittings?

Yes. We fill drill holes from removed fittings.

Do you come to Great Oakley?

Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Great Oakley and the rest of Essex. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Will you leave a mess?

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

Can tenants book a repair?

We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

When can you do it?

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

Honest limits

Some jobs are not right for a repair, 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 photos and we’ll tell you honestly.

Materials we repair

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

How we price tile repair

Repairs from £95. There is no charge for travel to Great Oakley. The price depends on:

  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • How many areas need work

Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Quotes from your pictures

Phone photos are fine. Make sure they show:

  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • A picture taken from further back
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire tiled area, we can price the job without visiting.

What we do, step by step

Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. It normally takes a few hours, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.

  1. First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
  2. The chip, crack or hole is filled.
  3. We level and shape the repair to the tile surface.
  4. The colour and pattern are recreated by hand.
  5. The repair is sealed to suit the tile’s finish.

Before we arrive

  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat

Get a quote

You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

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Covering Great Oakley

Great Oakley is about 4 miles south-west of Harwich, in Essex. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Great Oakley is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex we cover. We work right across the region, from Great Oakley to London (about 62 miles away).

Every address in CO12 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as High Street, Orchard Close and Hamford Drive and the roads around them. Other places close to Great Oakley include Wix Green (1 mile north-west), Wix (2 miles west), Wrabness (3 miles north), Bradfield (4 miles north-west) and Bradfield Heath (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Colchester (12 miles west), Clacton-on-Sea (7 miles south), Harwich (4 miles north-east), Camulodunum (13 miles west), Greenstead (11 miles west) and Wivenhoe (10 miles west).

Local landmarks in Great Oakley

Typical jobs here are in homes near The Maybush pub and Parish Church of All Saints and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Wrabness station, about 2.6 miles north of the centre. Not far away are Stour Estuary RSPB reserve.

Map of Great Oakley © OpenStreetMap contributors

Why repair rather than replace?

Replacing a tile means breaking it out, tracking down a matching tile and possibly cracking its neighbours. Repairing it leaves the tile where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.

Why Great Oakley clients choose us

  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Colour-matched on site

Take a look at our pricing.

When to call us in Great Oakley

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.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

  • Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
  • Cracked floor tiles
  • Drill holes from removed fittings
  • Chips from dropped pans and tools

Comparing quotes

  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price

Choosing a repair company

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