Dorset · England
Tile repair in Iford, Dorset
Local tile repair for Iford: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
- Damaged tile edges
Tile repair at your home in Iford
We repair the tile in place, so you don’t need to find a spare. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we’ll say so. Our technicians work on porcelain tiles, floor and wall tiles and natural stone & granite, and the jobs we see most are cracked floor tiles and drill holes from removed fittings.
We guarantee the work for a year. 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
- Iford (BH6, BH23, BH7)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Our work in Iford
Iford is about 2 miles west of Christchurch, in Dorset. Jobs in Iford are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. We cover all 462 towns and villages in Dorset, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in BH6, BH23 and BH7 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as Oak Avenue, Exton Road and Water Lane. Other places close to Iford include Jumpers Common (1 mile north-east), Pokesdown (1 mile south-west), Littledown (1 mile west), Holdenhurst (1 mile north-west) and Townsend (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Wimborne Minster (8 miles north-west), Verwood (10 miles north), Ferndown (6 miles north-west), Broadstone (8 miles west), Corfe Mullen (9 miles west) and Swanage (11 miles south-west).
Around Iford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Twynham School, Stourfield Junior School and Seafield Gardens. Nearby too are Harewood College (0.9 miles west) and St Saviour's Church (less than half a mile west). The closest station to Iford is Christchurch station, about 1 mile east of the centre. A little further out are Christchurch Castle (1.5 miles east) and Castlepoint Shopping Centre (1.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include St Catherine's Hill.
- Local facilities include Christchurch (1.1 miles south-east)
Landlord and trade work in Iford
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Iford use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
What we do, step by step
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which typically takes a morning or an afternoon. If anything looks different from your photos, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- 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.
- We seal the repair to suit the finish of the tile.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Ask for a price
To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll say right away if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a tile involves breaking out the old tile, finding a match and possibly cracking its neighbours. Repairing it keeps the original tile. Prices start from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Iford
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Same prices wherever you are
Take a look at our full price list.
When to call us in Iford
Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, and wall tiles get drilled for fittings that are later removed. Cracks can also come from movement in the floor below.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Cracked floor tiles
- Damaged tile edges
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
What your quote should include
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What aftercare is recommended
What else we do in Iford
What affects the price in Iford
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- The colour and finish to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- What kind of damage it is
- Doing more than one item at once
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed price
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A picture taken from further back
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Upload a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your BH6 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
When we’d advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot 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’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Natural stone & granite
- Porcelain tiles
- Floor and wall tiles
- Ceramic tiles
- Marble
Iford: your questions answered
Do you cover the whole of Dorset?
All of Dorset, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
How do I book?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Normally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
