Sunderland · England
Tile Repair for Lumley Thicks homes
Chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles for homes and businesses in Lumley Thicks and across Sunderland. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Cracked floor tiles
Where we work around Lumley Thicks
Lumley Thicks is about 2 miles east of Chester-le-Street, in Sunderland. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Lumley Thicks is one of 75 towns and villages in Sunderland where we work. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 11 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: DH4 and DH3. Whether you live on Forge Lane, Lumley New Road and Glamis Court or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Other places close to Lumley Thicks include Castle Dene (1 mile west), Woodstone Village (1 mile east), Bournmoor (1 mile north-east), Great Lumley (1 mile south-west) and New Lambton (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Sunderland (6 miles north-east), Washington (3 miles north), Sunniside (7 miles north-east), Fulwell (8 miles north-east), Hendon (7 miles north-east) and Ford (6 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Lumley Thicks
We visit homes around Church of St Barnabas, Woodlea Primary School and Park View School and the streets around them. Lumley Thicks’s nearest station is Chester-Le-Street station, about 1.9 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Ankers House Museum (1.7 miles west) and Lambton Castle (1.3 miles north). The countryside around Lumley Thicks includes WWT Washington and Warden Law.
- Local facilities include Chester-le-Street (1.9 miles north-west)
How we handle tile repair in Lumley Thicks
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 tell you. Typical jobs include drill holes from removed fittings and chips from dropped pans and tools, on marble, floor and wall tiles and ceramic tiles.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Area
- Lumley Thicks (DH4, DH3)
- Area hub
- Sunderland
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a few hours, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We clean the tile and remove loose fragments.
- Next we fill the damage.
- We shape the repair flush with the tile.
- We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
- Finally we seal it to match the tile.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Get a quote
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
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What else we do in Lumley Thicks
Honest limits
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:
- 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 will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Ceramic tiles
- Porcelain tiles
- Floor and wall tiles
- Natural stone & granite
- Marble
DIY kit or professional repair?
We understand the appeal of fixing it 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.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Lumley Thicks
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Questions from Lumley Thicks
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
Do you work in Lumley Thicks?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Lumley Thicks from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We come back with a fixed quote, plus dates. There’s no obligation to book.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
What areas do you cover?
We cover the whole UK, including Lumley Thicks and the rest of Sunderland. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will confirm dates.
Should you replace it?
Swapping out a damaged tile means breaking it out, tracking down a matching tile and risking the tiles around it. Repairing it leaves the tile where it is. Prices start from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Lumley Thicks
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colour-matched on site
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- A year’s guarantee on all work
See our full price list.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Lumley Thicks. The price comes down to:
- How many items we do on one visit
- The type of damage
- What the surface is made of
- How hard the colour is to match
Compared with replacing, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Quotes from your photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- One picture of the whole tiled area
- Where you are, by postcode
- Something in shot to show the size
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Upload a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Lumley Thicks, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Common problems we fix in Lumley Thicks
Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Cracks can also come from movement in the floor below.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Damaged tile edges
- Cracked floor tiles
Before booking anyone
- Aftercare advice
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How the colour is matched
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
