Shropshire · England

Tile repair in Pipe Gate, Shropshire

Our technicians come to Pipe Gate for chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Cracked floor tiles
  • Chips from dropped pans and tools
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Tile repair in Pipe Gate

About our tile repair in Pipe Gate

We repair the tile in place, so you don’t need to find a spare. If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we will tell you. If you’re dealing with drill holes from removed fittings and discontinued tiles you can’t replace, we can help.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll sort it. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.

Location
Pipe Gate (TF9)
Area hub
Shropshire
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Floor repair in progress in a customer’s kitchen

Pipe Gate and nearby

Pipe Gate is about 6 miles north-east of Market Drayton, in Shropshire. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We cover all 433 towns and villages in Shropshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Pipe Gate to Manchester (about 36 miles away).

Here we cover the TF9 postcode area. From Pipe Gate, Railway Close and Bearstone Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside Pipe Gate, we cover Dorrington (1 mile west), Ireland's Cross (1 mile north-west), Aston (1 mile east), Onneley (2 miles north-east) and Tadgedale (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Market Drayton (6 miles south-west), Whitchurch (12 miles west), Prees Higher Heath (11 miles west) and Hinstock (9 miles south).

Around Pipe Gate

Typical jobs here are in homes near Woore Primary and Nursery School, White Lion pub and Aston Chapel and the streets around them. A little further out are Castle Hill (2.6 miles south-east).

Map of Pipe Gate © OpenStreetMap contributors

What affects the price in Pipe Gate

Repairs from £95. We price every job individually. What matters most is:

  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • Access to the area
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • The size and number of damaged areas

Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Pipe Gate. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

How to get a fixed quote

Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:

  • Natural light rather than flash
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

Questions from Pipe Gate

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.

Will there be a smell?

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

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.

How do I get a price for tile repair in Pipe Gate?

Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Can you price it without visiting?

Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.

Does someone need to be in?

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

What do you need from me?

Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.

Do you hold any accreditations?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

What we do, step by step

On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a morning or an afternoon. We clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.

  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. We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
  5. We seal the repair to suit the finish of the tile.

Preparing for the visit

  • Open a window if you can
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area

Getting a price

If you are in Pipe Gate and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Get a free quote

Related advice

What we are called out for in Pipe Gate

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

Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:

  • Chips from dropped pans and tools
  • Damaged tile edges
  • Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
  • Cracked floor tiles

What your quote should include

  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • How soon you can use it again
  • What prep work is covered
  • What protection goes down before work starts

Our hiring checklist

Landlords, agents and businesses in Pipe Gate

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.

Repair or replace in Pipe Gate?

Replacing a tile means breaking it out, finding a match and possibly cracking its neighbours. Repairing it leaves the tile where it is. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Why choose Surface Doctor in Pipe Gate

  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Same prices wherever you are

Read our prices page.

Can I fix it myself?

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.

What we can’t put right

In fairness, some problems need a different fix:

  • Loose or hollow tiles that need relaying
  • Cracks caused by a moving floor, until the floor is fixed
  • Whole walls of failing grout

Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.

Materials we work on in Pipe Gate

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