Herefordshire · England
Tile repair in King's Thorn, Herefordshire
Tile repair in King's Thorn without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Damaged tile edges
- Drill holes from removed fittings
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
How we handle tile repair in King's Thorn
The tile stays where it is, so there’s no need to hunt for a matching tile. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we will say so. Common call-outs are for drill holes from removed fittings and chips from dropped pans and tools, in marble, ceramic tiles and floor and wall tiles.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Where
- King's Thorn (HR2)
- Area hub
- Herefordshire
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
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 few hours. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- 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.
- The colour and pattern are recreated by hand.
- We seal the repair to suit the finish of the tile.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
Getting a price
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
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What else we do in King's Thorn
Where we work around King's Thorn
King's Thorn is about 5 miles south of Hereford, in Herefordshire. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. King's Thorn is one of 255 towns and villages in Herefordshire where we work. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 49 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: HR2. Whether you live on Ladywell Lane, Wrigglebrook Lane and The Thorn or a nearby road, we can come to you. Other places close to King's Thorn include Little Birch (1 mile east), Much Birch (1 mile south), Wormelow Tump (1 mile south-west), Much Dewchurch (1 mile west) and Llanwarne (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Hereford (5 miles north), Ross-on-Wye (8 miles south-east), Ledbury (13 miles east), Redhill (4 miles north), Newton Farm (4 miles north) and Merrivale (8 miles south-east).
Near you in King's Thorn
Typical jobs here are in homes near Much Birch CofE Primary School and Church of St Mary and the streets around them. A little further out are Violette Szabo Gc Museum (1.1 miles south-west) and Didley Court Farm Motte (3.1 miles west). For a walk, there’s Aconbury Hill.
- Local facilities include South Herefordshire (1.3 miles east)
Common questions in King's Thorn
What does tile repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your HR2 postcode.
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we are working.
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across Herefordshire.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Can you quote from pictures?
Nearly always. If photos don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before.
When to call us in King's Thorn
Floor tiles chip when pans, tins and tools are dropped, and wall tiles get drilled for fittings that are later removed. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Damaged tile edges
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Cracked floor tiles
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
Questions to ask before booking
- How changes to the job are handled
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a tile involves breaking out the old tile, finding a match and possibly cracking its neighbours. A repair leaves the tile where it is. Our tile repair starts from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in King's Thorn
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Nothing taken out or refitted
See our prices page.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What the surface is made of
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many items we do on one visit
Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
How to get a fixed quote
When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A photo taken from further back
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Work for landlords and builders
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
When we’d advise against a repair
Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. We can’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
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Floor and wall tiles
- Ceramic tiles
- Natural stone & granite
- Porcelain tiles
- Marble
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
