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Tile Repair in Muddlebridge
Chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles for homes and businesses in Muddlebridge and across Devon. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Cracked floor tiles
Muddlebridge and the surrounding area
Muddlebridge is about 2 miles west of Barnstaple, in Devon. Wherever you are in the EX31 postcode area, we come to you. Muddlebridge is one of 586 places in Devon where we work.
Jobs in EX31 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Muddlebridge, we cover Fremington (1 mile west), Chivenor (2 miles north-west), Yelland (2 miles west), Worlington (3 miles south-west) and Newton Tracey (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Bideford (6 miles south-west), Ilfracombe (9 miles north), Braunton (3 miles north-west), Newport (3 miles east), South Molton (12 miles east) and East-the-Water (6 miles south-west).
Around Muddlebridge
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to United Reform Church, Pilton Community College and Fremington Community Primary and Nursery School, among other places. The closest station to Muddlebridge is Barnstaple station, roughly 1.9 miles east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around North Devon District Hospital (2.8 miles north-east) and St Annes Chapel and Old Grammar School Museum (2.2 miles east). Open spaces near Muddlebridge include Staddon Hill and Fremington Local Nature Reserve.
Tile repair in Muddlebridge, done in place
We repair the tile in place, so there is no need to hunt for a matching tile. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we will tell you. Typical jobs include chips from dropped pans and tools and drill holes from removed fittings, in floor and wall tiles, natural stone & granite and marble.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Location
- Muddlebridge (EX31)
- County
- Devon
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When we would advise against a repair
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- 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 will say what we think.
What we work on
- Porcelain tiles
- Floor and wall tiles
- Marble
- Ceramic tiles
- Natural stone & granite
Common problems we fix in Muddlebridge
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’re called about are:
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Cracked floor tiles
Comparing quotes
- How the room is protected while they work
- How changes to the job are handled
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Work for landlords and builders
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Repair or replace in Muddlebridge?
Swapping out a damaged tile means breaking it out, finding a match and possibly cracking its neighbours. Repairing it leaves the tile where it is. Our tile repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Muddlebridge. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Muddlebridge
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- One visit for most repairs
- Nothing taken out or refitted
See our full price list.
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FAQs for Muddlebridge
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Do you cover the whole of Devon?
We work UK-wide, so Muddlebridge is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Do you work in Muddlebridge?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Muddlebridge from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Is there a call-out fee?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
What happens on the day
We work cleanly and quietly. We protect the area first, then the work takes a morning or an afternoon. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
- Next we fill the damage.
- We level and shape the repair to the tile surface.
- The colour and pattern are recreated by hand.
- The repair is sealed to suit the tile’s finish.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Clear the area around the damage
How to get a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire tiled area, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Advice
How we price tile repair
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- What the surface is made of
- How hard the colour is to match
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from pictures
Phone photos are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A wider photo showing the entire tiled area
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
There’s 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 come back to you with a fixed figure.
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
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. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
