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Tile Repair for Port Carlisle homes

Chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles for householders, landlords and businesses in Port Carlisle. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damaged tile edges
  • Chips from dropped pans and tools
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Tile repair near Port Carlisle

Tile repair in Port Carlisle, done in place

A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we will say so. We repair the tile in place, so there’s no need to hunt for a matching tile. We are often asked to fix discontinued tiles you can’t replace and chips from dropped pans and tools, in floor and wall tiles, porcelain tiles and natural stone & granite.

Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.

Location
Port Carlisle (CA7)
County
Cumbria
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Chips in speckled granite tiles filled and colour matched, before and after

What we’re called out for in Port Carlisle

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.

Contact us if you’ve noticed:

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

Before booking anyone

  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show

Choosing a repair company

About Port Carlisle

Port Carlisle is about 11 miles west of Carlisle, in Cumbria. Wherever you are in the CA7 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. We cover 438 places in Cumbria, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 62 miles away.

Our visits in CA7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Field View and Scotch Street, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Port Carlisle, we cover Glasson (1 mile south-east), Bowness-on-Solway (1 mile west), Dornock (3 miles north), Eastriggs (3 miles north) and Angerton (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Carlisle (11 miles east), Currock (11 miles south-east), Raffles (10 miles south-east), Botcherby (12 miles south-east), Morton (10 miles south-east) and Wigton (9 miles south).

Landmarks near Port Carlisle

In Port Carlisle, that means homes near The Banks, The Hope & Anchor pub and St Michael's Church, among other places. Port Carlisle’s nearest station is Annan station, roughly 3.9 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include The Devil’s Porridge Museum (2.7 miles north) and Drumburgh Castle (2.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Port Carlisle include Campfield Marsh RSPB reserve.

Map of Port Carlisle © OpenStreetMap contributors

Why repair rather than replace?

Swapping out a damaged tile means breaking it out, tracking down a matching tile and possibly cracking its neighbours. Repairing it keeps the original tile. Our tile repair starts from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.

Why book with us

  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Everything repaired in place

Read our pricing.

What a repair cannot fix

A repair is not always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:

  • 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 photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.

Materials we repair

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

Can I fix it myself?

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.

It’s natural to want to try a repair 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.

Common questions in Port Carlisle

Does someone need to be in?

We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.

Can landlords book you?

Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

Do you work in Port Carlisle?

We do. We send a technician to Port Carlisle for every job, with no extra charge for travel.

How do I book?

Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire tiled area and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.

Will the price change on the day?

If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just ensure the landlord agrees.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Do you charge for travel?

We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.

What we do, step by step

Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. It typically takes a morning or an afternoon, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.

  1. First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
  2. The chip, crack or hole is filled.
  3. The repair is levelled to the tile surface.
  4. We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
  5. Finally we seal it to match the tile.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Let us know about parking or access

How to get a price

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the tiled area, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

Landlords, agents and businesses in Port Carlisle

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. 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, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.

What affects the price in Port Carlisle

Repairs from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Port Carlisle. The price comes down to:

  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • How many areas need work

Compared with replacing, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

How to get a fixed price

Phone pictures are fine. Just ensure we can see:

  • Any details about the material
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size

You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

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