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Tile Repair for Old Ford homes

Problem with your tiled area in Old Ford? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
  • Damaged tile edges
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Tile repair in Old Ford

Where we work around Old Ford

Old Ford is about 2 miles west of Plaistow, in Greater London. We visit clients in Old Ford and the surrounding area, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Old Ford is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.

All of E3, E15 and E9 is covered. That includes homes on Bow Road, Wick Lane and Dace Road. Other places close to Old Ford include Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile west), Fish Island (1 mile north), Bow (1 mile south-west), Hackney Wick (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).

What’s near Old Ford

Our clients here include homes close to Mulberry UTC, St Paul Old Ford and The Lea Tavern and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy (within half a mile west), Grove Hall Park (under half a mile south-east) and Mulberry UTC (under half a mile south-west). The closest station to Old Ford is Hackney Wick station, about 0.6 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include V&A East (0.6 miles north-east) and Tower of London (3 miles south-west). The countryside around Old Ford includes Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.

  • Local facilities include Park (under half a mile north-west)
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Tile repair at your home in Old Ford

If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we’ll tell you. The tile stays where it is, so you do not need to find a spare. Whether it’s chips from dropped pans and tools and discontinued tiles you can’t replace, we can normally put it right, on floor and wall tiles, porcelain tiles and marble alike.

Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, 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.

Surface Doctor technician carrying out a floor repair in a kitchen
Location
Old Ford (E3, E15, E9)
Region
Greater London
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

What a repair cannot fix

It helps to know what we can’t 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 pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.

Materials we work on in Old Ford

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

Old Ford: your questions answered

Is there any odour?

Expect a mild smell while we’re working, which fades afterwards.

Do you cover the whole of Greater London?

We work UK-wide, and that includes Old Ford. Our prices are the same everywhere.

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Most of the time. Tell us what was done before.

What does tile repair cost?

Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.

Can you price it without visiting?

In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.

What happens if you find more damage?

Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.

Why repair rather than replace?

Swapping out a damaged tile involves breaking out the old tile, tracking down a matching tile and risking the tiles around it. Repairing it keeps the original tile. Our tile repair starts from £95. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.

Why us?

  • One visit for most repairs
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • No need to remove anything

See our prices page.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

How the visit works

Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. You can expect it to take a few hours.

  1. First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
  2. Next we fill the damage.
  3. We level and shape the repair to the tile surface.
  4. We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
  5. The repair is sealed to suit the tile’s finish.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area

Ask for a price

Send us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your E3 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

Get a fixed price

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Landlords, agents and businesses in Old Ford

Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.

What we are called out for in Old Ford

Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.

Send us a photo if you notice any of these:

  • Drill holes from removed fittings
  • Cracked floor tiles
  • Chips from dropped pans and tools
  • Discontinued tiles you cannot replace

Comparing quotes

  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • What prep work is covered
  • When it can be used again

Choosing a repair company

What tile repair costs

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

  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • How much damage there is
  • The type of damage
  • What the surface is made of

Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.

Quotes from your photos

The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Natural light rather than flash

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.

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