County Durham · England

Tile repair in Nettlesworth, County Durham

Problem with your tiled area in Nettlesworth? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damaged tile edges
  • Cracked floor tiles
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need tile repair in Nettlesworth?

What we do, step by step

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.

  1. We clean the tile and remove loose fragments.
  2. The chip, crack or hole is filled.
  3. We shape the repair flush with the tile.
  4. We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
  5. The repair is sealed to suit the tile’s finish.

How to prepare

  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area

How to get a price

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

Tile repair in Nettlesworth, done in place

If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we will tell you. The tile stays where it is, so you do not need to find a spare. We’re frequently asked to fix drill holes from removed fittings and chips from dropped pans and tools, across ceramic tiles, natural stone & granite and marble.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.

Surface Doctor technician carrying out a floor repair in a kitchen
Where
Nettlesworth (DH2)
County
County Durham
Warranty
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Common problems we fix in Nettlesworth

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.

Contact us if you’ve noticed:

  • Damaged tile edges
  • Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
  • Cracked floor tiles
  • Drill holes from removed fittings

Comparing quotes

  • What prep work is covered
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • How your room will be protected
  • If travel is included in the price

Choosing a repair company

FAQs for Nettlesworth

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

Do I have to be there?

We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

How quickly can you book me in?

That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.

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.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

Can you repair a cracked floor tile without replacing it?

Frequently, yes, if it isn’t loose.

Nettlesworth and nearby

Nettlesworth is about 2 miles south of Chester-le-Street, in County Durham. Anywhere in DH2, a technician comes to you. Nettlesworth is one of 329 towns and villages in County Durham where we work. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 12 miles away.

Postcode districts we cover here: DH2. That includes homes on The Crescent, Hillmeads and Park View and the roads around them. If you are just outside Nettlesworth, we cover Sacriston (1 mile west), Edmondsley (2 miles north-west), Witton Gilbert (2 miles south-west), Waldridge (2 miles north) and Whitehill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Durham (3 miles south), Consett (10 miles west), Newton Aycliffe (14 miles south), Bishop Auckland (12 miles south), Spennymoor (8 miles south) and Seaham (10 miles east).

Local landmarks in Nettlesworth

We visit homes around Red Lion pub, Fyndoune Community College and St Philip and St James. Nettlesworth’s nearest station is Chester-Le-Street station, roughly 2.4 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Ankers House Museum (2.6 miles north-east) and Chester-le-Street (2.8 miles north-east).

Map of Nettlesworth © OpenStreetMap contributors

What tile repair costs

Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • The material and finish

We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Send pictures for a quote

Phone photos are fine. Make sure they show:

  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Any details about the material

Most customers in Nettlesworth get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

Can I fix it myself?

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

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: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.

When we would advise against a repair

We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:

  • 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 will say what we think before booking.

Materials we work on in Nettlesworth

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

Landlord and trade work in Nettlesworth

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.

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

Should you replace it?

Replacing a tile means breaking it out, finding a match and risking the tiles around it. A repair keeps the original tile. Our tile repair starts from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking.

Why us?

  • Work done at your home or business
  • No need to remove anything
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • No extra charge for your area

Take a look at our full price list.

CHAS accredited contractor and Constructionline logos SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile logos

About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.

Read what customers say about us on Trustpilot.