Swansea · Wales
Tile Repair for Penlan homes
We travel to Penlan for chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
Penlan and the surrounding area
Penlan is about 2 miles north-west of Swansea, in Swansea. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Penlan is one of 153 towns and villages in Swansea we cover.
Every address in SA5 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Penplas Road, Cadnant Road and Caeconna Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover include Penderry (1 mile north-east), Portmead (1 mile west), Caereithin (1 mile south), Gendros (1 mile south) and Cadle (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gorseinon (3 miles west), Sandfields (3 miles south), Brunswick (3 miles south), Llwchwr (3 miles west), Mumbles (5 miles south) and Waterfront (3 miles south-east).
Around Penlan
Our clients here include homes close to The Coracle pub, Portmead Primary School and Cwm Level Park and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Dylan Thomas Community School (1.4 miles south) and Church of St Teilo (within half a mile south). For rail, the closest station is Swansea station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Original Swansea Castle (2.5 miles south-east) and Quadrant Shopping Centre (2.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Penlan includes Pluck Lake and Mynydd Cadle Common.
About our tile repair in Penlan
The tile stays where it is, so you don’t need to find a spare. If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we will say so. If you’re dealing with cracked floor tiles and discontinued tiles you can’t replace, 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. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Location
- Penlan (SA5)
- County
- Swansea
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Penlan
Replacing a tile means breaking it out, tracking down a matching tile and possibly cracking its neighbours. Repairing it leaves the tile where it is. Our tile repair starts from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Penlan
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Most jobs done in one visit
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Read our pricing.
Common problems we fix in Penlan
Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Cracks can also come from movement in the floor below.
Look out for these signs:
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Damaged tile edges
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
What your quote should include
- How your room will be protected
- How soon you can use it again
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
What a repair can’t fix
We will not take on work that will not 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
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Penlan
- Natural stone & granite
- Porcelain tiles
- Ceramic tiles
- Marble
- Floor and wall tiles
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- Doing more than one item at once
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Access to the area
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Send photos for a quote
Two or three clear pictures are usually enough. It helps if you send:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Something in shot to show the size
- Any details about the material
- One picture of the whole tiled area
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire tiled area, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Penlan
Letting agents frequently send us photos 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.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Common questions in Penlan
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Do you cover the whole of Swansea?
Everywhere in the UK, Penlan included. There is no extra charge for travel.
How much does tile repair cost in Penlan?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
What about drill holes in tiles?
Yes. Drill holes from old rails and shelves are a common job.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can you repair a cracked floor tile without replacing it?
Frequently, yes, as long as it’s still firmly stuck down.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
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What we do, step by step
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon.
- We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
- The chip, crack or hole is filled.
- We level and shape the repair to the tile surface.
- We match the colour and pattern by hand.
- Finally we seal it to match the tile.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Let us know about parking or access
Getting a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
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DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
