Lancashire · England

Tile repair in Holmes, Lancashire

Damaged tiled area in Holmes? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
  • Drill holes from removed fittings
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Book tile repair in Holmes

Tile repair in Holmes, done in place

If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we’ll tell you. We repair the tile in place, so you do not need to find a spare. We work on floor and wall tiles, marble and porcelain tiles, and the jobs we see most are drill holes from removed fittings and chips from dropped pans and tools.

Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Holmes and across Lancashire. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.

Surface Doctor technician carrying out a floor repair in a kitchen
Area
Holmes (PR4)
Region
Lancashire
Cover
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

What we do, step by step

Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. It normally takes a morning or an afternoon.

  1. First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
  2. Next we fill the damage.
  3. We shape the repair flush with the tile.
  4. We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
  5. The repair is sealed to suit the tile’s finish.

Before we arrive

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

Getting a price

Upload a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your PR4 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.

Send photos for a quote

Related advice

Common questions in Holmes

Can you fill holes left by old fittings?

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

Will the price change on the day?

We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.

What information do you need?

Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.

Do you come to Holmes?

Yes. We work across the UK and come to Holmes. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

When can you do it?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.

Can a cracked tile be fixed in place?

Frequently, yes, as long as it’s still firmly stuck down.

Are there extra charges for Holmes?

No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.

Repair or replace: which is better?

Replacing a tile means breaking it out, finding a match and risking the tiles around it. Repairing it leaves the tile where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. 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.

Why book with us

  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Nothing taken out or refitted

Take a look at our prices page.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Holmes

We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Holmes as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.

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

Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.

Materials we repair

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

Should I try a DIY kit 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 is not prepared the repair won’t last.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

Holmes and nearby

Holmes is about 6 miles east of Southport, in Lancashire. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Holmes is one of 482 places in Lancashire where we work. We work right across the region, from Holmes to Liverpool (about 18 miles away).

Our visits in PR4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Green Lane, Higher Lane and Taylor's Lane, and we cover them all. If you are just outside Holmes, we cover Mere Brow (1 mile west), Sollom (1 mile east), Tarleton (1 mile north-east), Mere Side (2 miles south) and Hundred End (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Preston (10 miles north-east), Chorley (9 miles east), Lytham St Anne's (8 miles north-west), Bamber Bridge (9 miles north-east), Leyland (7 miles east) and Fulwood (10 miles north-east).

What’s near Holmes

Typical jobs here are in homes near Tarleton Academy and Bank Hall Gardens, among other places. The closest station to Holmes is Rufford station, roughly 3.1 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Greaves Hall (2.4 miles west). Not far away are Mere Sands Wood and Martin Mere.

Map of Holmes © OpenStreetMap contributors

What tile repair costs

Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed price from photos. These are the things that affect it:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first

There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Getting a price from photos

We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.

Common problems we fix in Holmes

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 generally contact us about:

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

Questions to ask before you book

  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • What prep work is covered
  • How long it needs to cure
  • Who will actually do the work

Our hiring checklist

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