Nottingham · England
Tile repair in Hockley, Nottingham
Damaged tiled area in Hockley? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
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. You can expect it to take a few hours.
- We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
- We fill the chip, crack or hole.
- We shape the repair flush with the tile.
- We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
- The repair is sealed to suit the tile’s finish.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a price
To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We will say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
Tile repair in Hockley, done in place
We repair the tile in place, so there’s no need to hunt for a matching tile. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we will tell you. We regularly repair natural stone & granite, marble and ceramic tiles, and people most frequently call us about discontinued tiles you can’t replace and chips from dropped pans and tools.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Where
- Hockley (NG1, NG2, NG3)
- Area hub
- Nottingham
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Hockley
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The type of damage
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Unusual colours or finishes
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from pictures
Two or three clear pictures are normally enough. Try to include:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Where you are, by postcode
- Any details about the material
- A picture taken from further back
Upload a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Hockley, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
DIY kit or professional repair?
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 then the old filler has to be removed first.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
FAQs for Hockley
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
What information do you need?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
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Other services in Hockley
Common problems we fix in Hockley
Floor tiles chip when pans, tins and tools are dropped, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Cracked floor tiles
- Damaged tile edges
- Drill holes from removed fittings
What your quote should include
- How the room is protected while they work
- When it can be used again
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
Work for landlords and builders
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Where we work around Hockley
Hockley is about 1 mile south-east of Nottingham, in Nottingham. Whether you are in the middle of Hockley or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Hockley is one of 51 places in Nottingham where we work. We work right across the region, from Hockley to Birmingham (about 46 miles away).
Every address in NG1, NG2 and NG3 is covered. Local streets include Avenue B, Avenue A and Avenue C. With the A6008 close by, Hockley is easy for our repair technicians to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Sneinton (1 mile east), St Ann's (1 mile north-east), The Park Estate (1 mile west), The Meadows (1 mile south) and Bakersfield (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Arnold (3 miles north), Bulwell (4 miles north-west), Clifton (4 miles south-west), Daybrook (3 miles north), Wollaton (4 miles west) and Ruddington (4 miles south). Being one of Nottingham’s larger places, Hockley is somewhere we visit often.
Around Hockley
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to William Booth Primary and Nursery School, Stonebridge city farm and Nottingham English School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Nottingham Central Library (less than half a mile south-west), Old Angel Public House (within half a mile south-west), St John the Evangelist's Catholic Church (under half a mile west) and Nottingham Girls' High School (0.8 miles north-west). Hockley’s nearest station is Nottingham station, roughly 0.5 miles south of the centre. A little further out are North Wilford (1.4 miles south-west) and Nottingham Castle (0.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Hockley include Wilford Hill and Colwick Woods.
When a repair isn’t the answer
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Loose or hollow tiles that need relaying
- Cracks caused by a moving floor, until the floor is fixed
- Whole walls of failing grout
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Porcelain tiles
- Ceramic tiles
- Natural stone & granite
- Floor and wall tiles
- Marble
Repairing versus replacing in Hockley
Swapping out a damaged tile involves breaking out the old tile, tracking down a matching tile and risking the tiles around it. A repair leaves the tile where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hockley
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Everything repaired in place
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- We leave the room as we found it
See our prices page.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
