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Tile repair in London Apprentice, Cornwall
Tile repair in and around London Apprentice: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracked floor tiles
- Damaged tile edges
Tile repair at your home in London Apprentice
We repair the tile in place, so there’s no need to hunt for a matching tile. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we will tell you. If you are dealing with chips from dropped pans and tools and damaged tile edges, we can usually put it right, on porcelain tiles, marble and ceramic tiles alike.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Area
- London Apprentice (PL26)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about tile repair in London Apprentice
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
What does tile repair cost?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item and your postcode.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
Repair or replace in London Apprentice?
Swapping out a damaged tile means breaking it out, tracking down a matching tile and risking the tiles around it. A repair leaves the tile where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in London Apprentice
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- No extra charge for your area
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Fixed prices from your pictures
See our prices page.
When to call us in London Apprentice
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.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Damaged tile edges
- Cracked floor tiles
Before you book anyone
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How your room will be protected
- What prep work is covered
- If travel is included in the price
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including London Apprentice. What changes the price is:
- How many items we do on one visit
- The colour and finish to match
- What kind of damage it is
- How many areas need work
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Getting a price from pictures
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Natural light rather than flash
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One picture of the whole tiled area
We price from photos so you don’t 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.
For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
When we would advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Loose or hollow tiles that need relaying
- Cracks caused by a moving floor, until the floor is fixed
- Whole walls of failing grout
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Floor and wall tiles
- Natural stone & granite
- Porcelain tiles
- Ceramic tiles
- Marble
Can I fix it myself?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
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 the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
The process
You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. Most jobs take a few hours, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
London Apprentice and the surrounding area
London Apprentice is about 2 miles south-west of St Austell, in Cornwall. Whether you are in the middle of London Apprentice or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. London Apprentice is one of 644 places in Cornwall we cover.
Here we cover the PL26 postcode area. Other places close to London Apprentice include Polgooth (1 mile north-west), Nansladron (1 mile south), St Mewan (1 mile north-west), Trelowth (1 mile north-west) and Sticker (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Truro (12 miles west), Newquay (13 miles north-west), Bodmin (11 miles north), Wadebridge (14 miles north), Nansledan (12 miles north-west) and St Blazey (4 miles north-east).
What’s near London Apprentice
Typical jobs here are in homes near Pondhu Primary School, Poltair School and Poltair Park. London Apprentice’s nearest station is St Austell station, about 1.6 miles north. A little further out are St Austell Community Hospital (1.4 miles north-east) and Mevagissey Museum (3.3 miles south). The countryside around London Apprentice includes Hensbarrow Beacon.
- Other local spots include Restormel (1.5 miles north)
Places near London Apprentice
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
