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Tile repair in Lifton, Devon

Tile repair across Lifton and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips from dropped pans and tools
  • Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
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Tile repair near Lifton

Tile repair in Lifton without replacing anything

We repair the tile in place, so there is no need to hunt for a matching tile. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we’ll say so. We work on natural stone & granite, marble and floor and wall tiles, and people most often call us about discontinued tiles you can’t replace and drill holes from removed fittings.

Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.

Chips in speckled granite tiles filled and colour matched, before and after
Area
Lifton (PL16)
County
Devon
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

How we price tile repair

Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:

  • The material and finish
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear

What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.

Send pictures for a quote

When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Details of any past repairs
  • A picture taken from further back
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

For a price in Lifton, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

When to call us in Lifton

Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.

Send us a picture if you notice any of these:

  • Cracked floor tiles
  • Chips from dropped pans and tools
  • Damaged tile edges
  • Drill holes from removed fittings

Comparing quotes

  • If travel is included in the price
  • Who turns up on the day
  • Aftercare advice
  • How soon you can use it again

Our hiring checklist

Can I fix it myself?

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.

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, it’s worth having it done properly.

Landlord and trade work in Lifton

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

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.

Should you replace it?

Swapping out a damaged tile involves breaking out the old tile, finding a match and risking the tiles around it. A repair keeps the original tile. Prices start from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. 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 Lifton clients choose us

  • One price list for the whole UK
  • No need to remove anything
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Colour-matched on site

Read our pricing.

Lifton questions

What about drill holes in tiles?

Yes. We fill drill holes from removed fittings.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.

Does someone need to be in?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.

Can pets and children be at home?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.

Will you leave a mess?

Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.

Can tenants book a repair?

We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.

Can landlords book you?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.

What happens on the day

On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job generally takes a morning or an afternoon. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.

  1. We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
  2. Next we fill the damage.
  3. We level and shape the repair to the tile surface.
  4. The colour and pattern are recreated by hand.
  5. We seal the repair to suit the finish of the tile.

How to prepare

  • Make sure the area is dry
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible

Ask for a price

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the tiled area, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

Get a fixed quote

Related advice

Lifton and the surrounding area

Lifton is about 9 miles north-west of Tavistock, in Devon. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in 586 places in Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.

Our visits in PL16 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Jobs here include addresses on Broad Street, Arundell Gardens and Moorfield. Other places close to Lifton include Tinhay (1 mile east), Lawhitton (3 miles south-west), Stourscombe (3 miles south-west), Withnoe (3 miles west) and St Giles on the Heath (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Tavistock (9 miles south-east), Okehampton (14 miles north-east), Holsworthy (12 miles north), Tiddy Brook Meadows (10 miles south-east), Bere Alston (12 miles south) and Hatherleigh (15 miles north-east).

Landmarks near Lifton

Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Mary, Lifton Community Primary School and Arundell Arms Hotel. A little further out are Lawrence House Museum (3.4 miles west) and Launceston Castle (3.4 miles west). The countryside around Lifton includes Roadford Lake.

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What a repair cannot fix

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’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

If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.

Surfaces we repair

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