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Tile repair in Newhaven, East Sussex

Chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles for homes and businesses in Newhaven and across East Sussex. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Cracked floor tiles
  • Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need tile repair in Newhaven?

Tile repair at your home in Newhaven

The tile stays where it is, so you do not need to find a spare. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we will tell you. Whether it’s discontinued tiles you can’t replace and cracked floor tiles, we can help.

We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.

Surface Doctor technician carrying out a floor repair in a kitchen
Location
Newhaven (BN9)
County
East Sussex
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Common questions in Newhaven

Will the price change on the day?

If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.

Can pets and children be at home?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.

Do the materials smell?

It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.

How much does tile repair cost in Newhaven?

Repairs from £95. We give a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your BN9 postcode.

Do you cover Newhaven?

Yes, we do. We send a technician to Newhaven for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Do you cover the whole of East Sussex?

All of East Sussex, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.

What about drill holes in tiles?

Yes. We fill drill holes from removed fittings.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.

DIY kit or professional repair?

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

When we would advise against a repair

A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:

  • 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 booking.

What we work on

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

Repair or replace in Newhaven?

Swapping out a damaged tile involves breaking out the old tile, finding a match and possibly cracking its neighbours. A repair leaves the tile where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Why Newhaven customers choose us

  • Same prices wherever you are
  • Everything repaired in place
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • Colour mixed on the day to match

See our pricing.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Newhaven

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.

What we do, step by step

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which usually takes a few hours. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.

  1. We clean the tile and remove loose fragments.
  2. Next we fill the damage.
  3. We level and shape the repair to the tile surface.
  4. The colour and pattern are recreated by hand.
  5. The repair is sealed to suit the tile’s finish.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Have a window or extractor fan available

How to get a price

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole tiled area, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

Get a fixed quote

Advice

Signs you need tile repair in Newhaven

Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, and wall tiles get drilled for fittings that are later removed. Cracks can also come from movement in the floor below.

Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:

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

What to look for in a quote

  • What prep work is covered
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • Aftercare advice
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show

10 questions to ask before booking

What tile repair costs

Prices start from £95. You will know the full cost before booking. We look at:

  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • How much damage there is
  • Access to the area
  • The material

No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Send photos for a quote

Phone photos are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Make sure they show:

  • Natural light rather than flash
  • A wider photo showing the entire tiled area
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • The material, if you know it

Email us a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Newhaven, and we will come back with a fixed quote.

Our work in Newhaven

Newhaven is about 8 miles east of Brighton, in East Sussex. Whether you’re in the middle of Newhaven or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Newhaven is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 49 miles away.

All of BN9 is covered. Whether you live on High Street, Station Road and Dacre Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. You will find Newhaven on the A26 and A259, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Newhaven: Denton (1 mile north-east), South Heighton (1 mile north), Piddinghoe (1 mile north-west), Tide Mills (1 mile south-east) and Norton (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (10 miles east), Seaford (3 miles south-east), Lewes (6 miles north), Hailsham (10 miles north-east), Uckfield (12 miles north) and Telscombe (3 miles west). Newhaven is one of the larger places we cover in East Sussex.

What’s near Newhaven

In Newhaven, that means homes near Castle Hill, Harbour Primary and Nursery School and UTC@Harbourside and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Church of St Michael and All Angels (less than half a mile south-west) and The Ship Hotel (under half a mile north). Newhaven has its own railway station: Newhaven Town station. Other landmarks nearby include Chailey Heritage Marine Hospital (1.2 miles south-east) and Newhaven Museum (0.5 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Itford Hill.

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