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Tile repair in Manston, Kent

Tile repair in and around Manston: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips from dropped pans and tools
  • Drill holes from removed fittings
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Tile repair for Manston homes

About our tile repair in Manston

The tile stays where it is, so there’s no need to hunt for a matching tile. If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we will tell you. Whether it’s damaged tile edges and discontinued tiles you can’t replace, we can generally put it right, on porcelain tiles, ceramic tiles and marble alike.

Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Manston and across Kent. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.

Where
Manston (CT12)
County
Kent
Cover
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician carrying out a floor repair in a kitchen

What a repair can’t fix

A repair is not right for every job, including:

  • 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 photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.

Materials we work on in Manston

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

How we price tile repair

Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:

  • Access to the area
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • The colour and finish to match
  • The type of damage

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 play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Getting a price from pictures

Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:

  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • The material, if you know it
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Natural light rather than flash

To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

Manston: your questions answered

Can you fill holes left by old fittings?

Yes. Drill holes from old rails and shelves are a common job.

Can you repair a cracked floor tile without replacing it?

Normally, if it is not loose.

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.

Do you hold any accreditations?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

Do you cover the entire of Kent?

All of Kent, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.

Is my repair covered?

Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.

The process

We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. It normally takes a morning or an afternoon, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.

  1. We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
  2. The chip, crack or hole is filled.
  3. We level and shape the repair to the tile surface.
  4. We match the colour and pattern by hand.
  5. The repair is sealed to suit the tile’s finish.

How to prepare

  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area

Get a quote

There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

Get a free quote

Related advice

What we are called out for in Manston

Floor tiles chip when pans, tins and tools are dropped, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

  • Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
  • Drill holes from removed fittings
  • Chips from dropped pans and tools
  • Cracked floor tiles

Comparing quotes

  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Who will actually do the work
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • How soon you can use it again

Our hiring checklist

Should I try a DIY kit first?

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.

Why repair rather than replace?

Swapping out a damaged tile involves breaking out the old tile, tracking down a matching tile and risking the tiles around it. A repair keeps the original tile. Prices start from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

Why book with us

  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • Typically one visit, start to finish
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK

Read our pricing.

Work for landlords and builders

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

Manston and the surrounding area

Manston is about 2 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. Clients in Manston get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Manston is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our jobs stretch from Manston to London (about 64 miles away).

All of CT12 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include High Street, The Meadows and Manston Road. Close by, we cover Haine (1 mile north-east), Flete (1 mile north), Newington (1 mile east), Cliffs End (1 mile south) and Chilton (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (9 miles south) and Herne Bay (10 miles west).

Local landmarks in Manston

In Manston, that means homes near Lord of the Manor pub, Sandwich and Pegwell Bay and The Royal Harbour Academy and the streets around them. Nearby too are Newington Community Primary School (1.1 miles east) and St. Catherine's Church (under half a mile south). The closest station to Manston is Thanet Parkway station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum (0.9 miles west) and Ramsgate General Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.

  • Local facilities include Margate West (2.6 miles north)
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