York · England
Tile repair in Grimston, York
Tile repair across Grimston and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Drill holes from removed fittings
About our tile repair in Grimston
We repair the tile in place, so you do not need to find a spare. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we will tell you. We are often asked to fix cracked floor tiles and discontinued tiles you can’t replace, across floor and wall tiles, porcelain tiles and marble.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we will come back. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Location
- Grimston (YO19)
- County
- York
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a tile means breaking it out, tracking down a matching tile and possibly cracking its neighbours. Repairing it keeps the original tile. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Grimston
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- One price list for the whole UK
Read our prices page.
For landlords and businesses
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Also near Grimston
Also in Grimston
Our work in Grimston
Grimston is about 3 miles east of York, in York. From the centre of Grimston to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Grimston is one of 79 places in York we cover. Our jobs stretch from Grimston to Leeds (24 miles away).
Here we cover the YO19 postcode area. Local streets include Bore Tree Baulk, Stamford Bridge Road and Hull Road. Other places close to Grimston include Murton (1 mile north), Osbaldwick (1 mile west), Derwenthorpe (1 mile west), Heslington (2 miles south-west) and Tang Hall (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover York (3 miles west), Clementhorpe (3 miles west), Bishophill (3 miles west), Hungate (3 miles west), Clifton (4 miles west) and Haxby (5 miles north-west).
Around Grimston
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Archbishop Holgate's School, Dunnington Church of England Primary School and Bay Horse Inn and the streets around them. Grimston’s nearest station is York station, about 3.6 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Coppergate Shopping Centre (3 miles west) and York Castle (3 miles west). For a walk, there is Kimberlow Hill.
What we do, step by step
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which usually takes a morning or an afternoon. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
- The chip, crack or hole is filled.
- We shape the repair flush with the tile.
- We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
- Finally we seal it to match the tile.
Getting ready for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
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Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- The type of damage
- How many items we do on one visit
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The size and number of damaged areas
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Getting a price from pictures
You can take the photos on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Any details about the material
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Questions from Grimston
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
Can you fill holes left by old fittings?
Yes. We fill drill holes from removed fittings.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
What we cannot put right
In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- 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 before booking.
Materials we repair
- Marble
- Natural stone & granite
- Ceramic tiles
- Porcelain tiles
- Floor and wall tiles
Can I fix it myself?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Do you need tile repair in Grimston?
Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Cracks can also come from movement in the floor below.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Cracked floor tiles
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
What to look for in a quote
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Who turns up on the day
- What preparation is included
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
