Devon · England
Tile repair in Lapford, Devon
Tile repair for Lapford, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracked floor tiles
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
Lapford and nearby
Lapford is about 15 miles west of Tiverton, in Devon. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Lapford is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon where we work.
Every address in EX17 is covered. We regularly work on streets such as Prospect Way, Orchard Way and Westgate and the roads around them. Close by, we cover Coldridge (2 miles west), Zeal Monachorum (3 miles south), Chawleigh (3 miles north-west), Eggesford (3 miles north-west) and Burston (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Tiverton (15 miles east), Okehampton (12 miles south-west), St Thomas (15 miles south-east), Crediton (8 miles south-east), South Molton (11 miles north) and Pennsylvania (15 miles south-east).
Around Lapford
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Thomas of Canterbury, The Old Malt Scoop Public House and Lapford Community Primary School. There is a railway station in Lapford itself: Lapford station. A little further out are Affeton Castle (3.6 miles north-east).
About our tile repair in Lapford
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 will tell you. Typical jobs include drill holes from removed fittings and cracked floor tiles, on porcelain tiles, marble and natural stone & granite.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Lapford as everywhere else we work. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Location
- Lapford (EX17)
- Region
- Devon
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
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 generally the cheaper route.
Repair or replace in Lapford?
Replacing a tile involves breaking out the old tile, tracking down a matching tile and possibly cracking its neighbours. Repairing it keeps the original tile. Our tile repair starts from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Lapford
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Read our full price list.
When a repair isn’t the answer
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- 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 booking.
What we work on
- Ceramic tiles
- Natural stone & granite
- Floor and wall tiles
- Marble
- Porcelain tiles
Do you need tile repair in Lapford?
Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.
The things customers generally mention when they call are:
- Cracked floor tiles
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Damaged tile edges
Before booking anyone
- How the colour is matched
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How the room is protected while they work
- How long it needs to cure
Common questions in Lapford
Do you come to Lapford?
We do. Technicians travel to Lapford from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Can you fill holes left by old fittings?
Yes. Drill holes from old rails and shelves are a common job.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
Other services in Lapford
How it works
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you’re not left guessing. On site, it takes a few hours for most jobs. We leave the room clean and you’ll know when it can be used.
- We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
- The chip, crack or hole is filled.
- The repair is levelled to the tile surface.
- We match the colour and pattern by hand.
- We seal the repair to suit the finish of the tile.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Get a quote
For a price in Lapford, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Lapford as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
If you manage property in Lapford, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.
How we price tile repair
Prices start from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Lapford. The price comes down to:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How hard the colour is to match
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking.
Quotes from your pictures
Phone pictures are fine. Ensure they show:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A wider photo showing the whole tiled area
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
