Plymouth · England
Tile Repair in Plymouth
Tile repair in and around Plymouth: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracked floor tiles
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
Questions from Plymouth
Can you repair a cracked floor tile without replacing it?
Frequently, yes, if it isn’t loose.
Do you come to Plymouth?
We do. We send a technician to Plymouth for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Which areas do you work in?
We cover the entire UK, including Plymouth and the rest of Plymouth. Just include your postcode and we will confirm dates.
Can you quote from pictures?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
Will the price change on the day?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
About our tile repair in Plymouth
We repair the tile in place, so there’s no need to hunt for a matching tile. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we’ll say so. We are frequently asked to fix damaged tile edges and chips from dropped pans and tools, on floor and wall tiles, porcelain tiles and marble.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after the visit. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
What we’re called out for in Plymouth
Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Damaged tile edges
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
- Cracked floor tiles
Before you book anyone
- What happens if they find more damage
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What preparation is included
How it works
Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a few hours, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
- We fill the chip, crack or hole.
- We shape the repair flush with the tile.
- We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
- Finally we seal it to match the tile.
Preparing for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Make sure the area is dry
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Get a quote
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Advice
Also in Plymouth
Work for landlords and builders
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Honest limits
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair 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
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Ceramic tiles
- Natural stone & granite
- Porcelain tiles
- Floor and wall tiles
- Marble
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Should you replace it?
Swapping out a damaged tile means breaking it out, finding a match and possibly cracking its neighbours. Repairing it leaves the tile where it is. Our tile repair starts from £95. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Plymouth
- Colour-matched on site
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Take a look at our prices page.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- How much damage there is
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material and finish
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
The price 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 booking.
How to get a fixed quote
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Details of any past repairs
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- The material, if you know it
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Covering Plymouth
Plymouth is in England. Jobs in Plymouth are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Our repair technicians cover all 59 towns and villages across Plymouth.
Our visits in PL6, PL5, PL9 and PL7 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Jobs here include addresses on Freedom Square, Smeaton Square and Market Way and the roads around them. Being close to the A38 and A374, Plymouth is easy for our technicians to reach. Nearby, we also work in Hartley (1 mile north), Compton (1 mile east), Mannamead (1 mile south-west), Mutley (1 mile south-west) and Peverell (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Burraton (5 miles west), St Budeaux (3 miles west), Plympton St Maurice (4 miles east), Plymstock (3 miles south-east), Sherford (4 miles south-east) and St Stephens (5 miles west).
Around Plymouth
We visit homes around Compton Inn, Church of Emmanuel and Central Park. You will also find Efford Library (0.8 miles east), Plymouth High School for Girls (0.7 miles south-west) and Compton CofE Primary School (under half a mile north). Plymouth’s nearest station is Plymouth station, roughly 1 mile south-west. Well-known places in the area include Freedom Fields Hospital (0.7 miles south) and Plymouth Castle (1.6 miles south).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
