Northamptonshire · England
Tile Repair in Old
Our technicians come to Old for chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
- Drill holes from removed fittings
Tile repair in Old, done in place
If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we will tell you. The tile stays where it is, so there is no need to hunt for a matching tile. Common call-outs are for damaged tile edges and chips from dropped pans and tools, in floor and wall tiles, marble and ceramic tiles.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Area
- Old (NN6)
- Region
- Northamptonshire
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- What kind of damage it is
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material and finish
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from pictures
Phone photos are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any details about the material
- A wider photo showing the whole tiled area
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
What we’re called out for in Old
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.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Damaged tile edges
- Cracked floor tiles
What to look for in a quote
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- How your room will be protected
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
Landlords, agents and businesses in Old
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
When a repair is not the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- Loose or hollow tiles that need relaying
- Cracks caused by a moving floor, until the floor is fixed
- Whole walls of failing grout
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Floor and wall tiles
- Natural stone & granite
- Porcelain tiles
- Ceramic tiles
- Marble
Where we work around Old
Old is about 6 miles south-west of Kettering, in Northamptonshire. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Old is one of 364 places in Northamptonshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 45 miles away.
Jobs in NN6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on Faxton End, Harrington Road and Charles Close. Neighbouring places we cover include Scaldwell (1 mile south-west), Walgrave (1 mile south-east), Lamport (2 miles north-west), Mawsley Village (2 miles north-east) and Hanging Houghton (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Northampton (7 miles south), Corby (11 miles north-east), Kettering (6 miles north-east), Wellingborough (7 miles south-east), Daventry (15 miles south-west) and Rushden (11 miles east).
Local landmarks in Old
Our customers here include homes close to Church of St Andrew and The White Horse pub. Further afield, we also cover the area around Kettering General Hospital (5.6 miles north-east) and Carpetbagger Aviation Museum (3.7 miles north). For a walk, there is Pitsford Water.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a tile involves breaking out the old tile, tracking down a matching tile and possibly cracking its neighbours. Repairing it keeps the original tile. Our tile repair starts from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Old
- One visit for most repairs
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Fixed prices from your photos
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Read our pricing.
Questions from Old
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Can you price it without visiting?
Normally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
What about drill holes in tiles?
Yes. We fill drill holes from removed fittings.
Do you work in Old?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Old from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Other services in Old
The process
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, do the job and clear up. Allow a few hours. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and how to look after it.
- First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
- Next we fill the damage.
- We shape the repair flush with the tile.
- We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
- The repair is sealed to suit the tile’s finish.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Get a quote
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
