Essex · England
Tile repair in Matching, Essex
Tile repair across Matching and nearby, normally in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Damaged tile edges
- Cracked floor tiles
About our tile repair in Matching
A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we’ll say so. The tile stays where it is, so there is no need to hunt for a matching tile. Our repair technicians work on porcelain tiles, ceramic tiles and natural stone & granite, and people most often call us about cracked floor tiles and damaged tile edges.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, 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.
- Location
- Matching (CM17)
- County
- Essex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
We understand the appeal of fixing it 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.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. 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.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You’ll know the full cost before booking. We look at:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How many areas need work
- Doing more than one item at once
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Getting a price from pictures
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Something in shot to show the size
- A picture taken from further back
- One sharp close-up of the damage
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Repair or replace in Matching?
Replacing a tile involves breaking out the old tile, tracking down a matching tile and risking the tiles around it. Repairing it keeps the original tile. Prices start from £95. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Matching
- Fixed prices from your photos
- One price list for the entire UK
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- One visit for most repairs
Read our full price list.
How the visit works
Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for a few hours. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and how to care for it.
- 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 recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
- Finally we seal it to match the tile.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Let us know about parking or access
Get a quote
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
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What we’re called out for in Matching
Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Damaged tile edges
- Cracked floor tiles
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
Questions to ask before you book
- When it can be used again
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
Work for landlords and builders
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
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Questions from Matching
Can a cracked tile be fixed in place?
Usually, as long as it’s still firmly stuck down.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
What happens next?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can you fill holes left by old fittings?
Yes. Drill holes from old rails and shelves are a common job.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
What a repair cannot 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
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we repair
- Ceramic tiles
- Floor and wall tiles
- Porcelain tiles
- Natural stone & granite
- Marble
Matching and nearby
Matching is about 4 miles east of Harlow, in Essex. Anywhere in CM17, we come to you. We cover 644 places in Essex. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
We cover every part of CM17. We also travel to Newman's End (1 mile north), Matching Tye (1 mile south-west), Housham Tye (1 mile south-west), Loyter's Green (1 mile south) and Magdalen Laver (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (13 miles east), Harlow (4 miles west), Brentwood (12 miles south), Billericay (15 miles south-east), Loughton (11 miles south-west) and Waltham Abbey (11 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Matching
Typical jobs here are in homes near Parish Church of St Mary, among other places. Matching’s nearest station is Sawbridgeworth station, roughly 2.6 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Mark Hall Cycle Museum (3.2 miles west) and Princess Alexandra Hospital (4.9 miles west). The countryside around Matching includes Sawbridgeworth Marsh.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
