Cambridgeshire · England
Tile Repair for Melbourn homes
Chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles for householders, landlords and businesses in Melbourn. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
- Cracked floor tiles
Work for landlords and builders
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Melbourn as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
Tile repair in Melbourn without replacing anything
If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we will tell you. We repair the tile in place, so there’s no need to hunt for a matching tile. We’re frequently asked to fix damaged tile edges and chips from dropped pans and tools, across floor and wall tiles, ceramic tiles and marble.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Melbourn and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Location
- Melbourn (SG8)
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Signs you need tile repair in Melbourn
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.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
- Damaged tile edges
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Drill holes from removed fittings
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if they find more damage
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What aftercare is recommended
- How your room will be protected
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How the visit works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we are doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. You can expect it to take a few hours, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
- We fill the chip, crack or hole.
- The repair is levelled to the tile surface.
- We match the colour and pattern by hand.
- Finally we seal it to match the tile.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Related advice
Our work in Melbourn
Melbourn is about 3 miles north-east of Royston, in Cambridgeshire. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Melbourn is one of 371 places in Cambridgeshire where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 41 miles away.
All of SG8 is covered. From High Street, Station Road and Orchard Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Other places close to Melbourn include Meldreth (1 mile north-west), Dyer's Green (2 miles west), Whaddon (2 miles north-west), Fowlmere (2 miles east) and Kneesworth (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Cambridge (10 miles north-east), Cambourne (10 miles north), King's Hedges (11 miles north-east), Arbury (11 miles north-east), Chesterton (11 miles north-east) and Orchard Park (11 miles north).
Local landmarks in Melbourn
Typical jobs here are in homes near Melwood Local Nature Reserve, Melbourn United Reformed Church and Melbourn Village College and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Meldreth station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Tower Museum Bassingbourn (2.8 miles west) and Fowlmere Castle (2.5 miles east). Open spaces near Melbourn include Rowley's Hill and Fowlmere RSPB reserve.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a tile involves breaking out the old tile, tracking down a matching tile and possibly cracking its neighbours. A repair keeps the original tile. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Melbourn. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Melbourn
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- No need to remove anything
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Take a look at our full price list.
How we price tile repair
Prices start from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- The colour and finish to match
- The material
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How many areas need work
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Send photos for a quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- Natural light rather than flash
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
If you are in Melbourn and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
When a repair is not the answer
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- 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.
What we work on
- Porcelain tiles
- Ceramic tiles
- Natural stone & granite
- Marble
- Floor and wall tiles
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
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.
Melbourn: your questions answered
Can you repair a cracked floor tile without replacing it?
Usually, if it is not loose.
What happens next?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
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.
Can you fill holes left by old fittings?
Yes. Drill holes from old rails and shelves are a common job.
Which areas do you work in?
The whole UK, including all of Cambridgeshire. Send your postcode with your photos and we will offer you dates.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
