County Durham · England
Tile Repair for Howlish homes
Chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles in Howlish, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Damaged tile edges
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
How we handle tile repair in Howlish
The tile stays where it is, so you do not need to find a spare. If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we will tell you. Typical jobs include cracked floor tiles and drill holes from removed fittings, on natural stone & granite, marble and floor and wall tiles.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Location
- Howlish (DL14)
- Area hub
- County Durham
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Here’s how a visit generally runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Plan for a morning or an afternoon. Before we go, we will explain how long to leave it and how to care for it.
- First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
- The chip, crack or hole is filled.
- The repair is levelled to the tile surface.
- The colour and pattern are recreated by hand.
- Finally we seal it to match the tile.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know about parking or access
Get a quote
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
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When a repair is not the answer
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t 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.
Materials we work on in Howlish
- Marble
- Floor and wall tiles
- Porcelain tiles
- Natural stone & granite
- Ceramic tiles
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Howlish as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Covering Howlish
Howlish is about 2 miles east of Bishop Auckland, in County Durham. Across the DL14 area, a technician comes to you. We cover all 329 towns and villages across County Durham, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Howlish to Newcastle upon Tyne (23 miles away).
All of DL14 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Howlish, we cover Grange Hill (1 mile west), Coundon (1 mile north), Close House (1 mile south-west), Leeholme (1 mile north) and Coundon Grange (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Durham (9 miles north), Newton Aycliffe (3 miles south-east), Spennymoor (3 miles north), Chester-le-Street (14 miles north), Peterlee (13 miles north-east) and Stanley (15 miles north).
Around Howlish
In Howlish, that means homes near Three Tuns pub, Hackworth Park and Victoria Lane Academy. Nearby too are King James I Academy (1.7 miles west) and Church of St James (0.6 miles north-west). Howlish’s nearest station is Shildon station, roughly 2 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Auckland Castle (1.9 miles north-west) and Spanish Gallery (2 miles west).
What we are called out for in Howlish
Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, and wall tiles get drilled for fittings that are later removed. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.
Customers normally contact us about:
- Damaged tile edges
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
Comparing quotes
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Who will actually do the work
- How soon you can use it again
Places near Howlish
Other services in Howlish
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a tile means breaking it out, tracking down a matching tile and risking the tiles around it. Repairing it leaves the tile where it is. Our tile repair starts from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Howlish. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
What you get with us
- Colour-matched on site
- No extra charge for your area
- Everything repaired in place
- We leave the room as we found it
See our full price list.
What tile repair costs
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- How many items we do on one visit
- The material and finish
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
We do not add 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.
How to get a fixed quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One picture of the entire tiled area
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole tiled area, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Your questions about tile repair in Howlish
How do I book?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.
Do you cover the whole of County Durham?
Across the UK. Our prices are the same everywhere.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
How much does tile repair cost in Howlish?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You will get a fixed figure before you book.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can a cracked tile be fixed in place?
Typically, as long as it’s still firmly stuck down.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
