Kent · England
Tile repair in Hawkinge, Kent
Chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles at your home in Hawkinge, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
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 usually the cheaper route.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Tile repair at your home in Hawkinge
A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we will tell you. We repair the tile in place, so there is no need to hunt for a matching tile. Our technicians work on ceramic tiles, marble and porcelain tiles, and common reasons people contact us are chips from dropped pans and tools and damaged tile edges.
Every job is backed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Location
- Hawkinge (CT18)
- County
- Kent
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping out a damaged tile involves breaking out the old tile, finding a match and possibly cracking its neighbours. Repairing it keeps the original tile. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hawkinge
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- A fixed quote before booking
Read our full price list.
Also near Hawkinge
More services for Hawkinge
Covering Hawkinge
Hawkinge is about 2 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. We travel to homes and businesses in Hawkinge and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Hawkinge is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 60 miles away.
All of CT18 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From The Street, Spitfire Way and Waddington Drive or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. We also travel to Densole (1 mile north), Old Hawkinge (1 mile east), Arpinge (1 mile south-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north) and Selsted (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (6 miles east), Deal (12 miles north-east), Hythe (4 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (6 miles east).
Landmarks near Hawkinge
We visit homes around Turner Free School, St Luke's and The Mayfly pub, among other places. The closest station to Hawkinge is Folkestone West station, roughly 2 miles south. A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (2 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (2.1 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Cheriton Hill.
What we are called out for in Hawkinge
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.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- Cracked floor tiles
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
Comparing quotes
- What preparation is included
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- How long it needs to cure
- Aftercare advice
Your questions about tile repair in Hawkinge
Do you work in Hawkinge?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Hawkinge and the rest of Kent. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can a cracked tile be fixed in place?
Frequently, yes, if it is not loose.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
What does tile repair cost?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item and your postcode.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Honest limits
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- 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’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Floor and wall tiles
- Natural stone & granite
- Marble
- Porcelain tiles
- Ceramic tiles
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- The material
- What kind of damage it is
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether we combine several jobs
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 make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Getting a price from pictures
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- A picture taken from further back
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- The material, if you know it
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire tiled area, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hawkinge
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we will arrange it.
How it works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. Allow a few hours, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- We clean the tile and remove loose fragments.
- We fill the chip, crack or hole.
- We level and shape the repair to the tile surface.
- The colour and pattern are recreated by hand.
- The repair is sealed to suit the tile’s finish.
How to prepare
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Clear the area around the damage
Getting a price
Send us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your CT18 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
