Dorset · England
Tile repair in Portesham, Dorset
Tile repair in Portesham without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
Work for landlords and builders
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
For anyone letting property in or around Portesham, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we will price them together.
Tile repair in Portesham without replacing anything
The tile stays where it is, so there is no need to hunt for a matching tile. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we will tell you. We work on natural stone & granite, porcelain tiles and ceramic tiles, and people most often call us about cracked floor tiles and drill holes from removed fittings.
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Area
- Portesham (DT3)
- Region
- Dorset
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
Swapping out a damaged tile involves breaking out the old tile, tracking down a matching tile and risking the tiles around it. A repair leaves the tile where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Portesham
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- A fixed quote before you book
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Read our pricing.
What tile repair costs
Prices start from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Portesham. The price comes down to:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How much damage there is
- The type of damage
- Unusual colours or finishes
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from pictures
When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- One picture of the entire tiled area
- Any details about the material
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Portesham: your questions answered
How do I get a price for tile repair in Portesham?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your DT3 postcode.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Do you come to Portesham?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Portesham. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Portesham.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we’ll quote them together.
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. If there is more, we’ll tell you before starting.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Common problems we fix in Portesham
Floor tiles chip when pans, tins and tools are dropped, and wall tiles get drilled for fittings that are later removed. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Damaged tile edges
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
Questions to ask before you book
- What prep work is covered
- How to care for the finish
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
What happens on the day
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. It normally takes a morning or an afternoon.
- We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
- We fill the chip, crack or hole.
- We shape the repair flush with the tile.
- We match the colour and pattern by hand.
- Finally we seal it to match the tile.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
How to get a price
Most clients in Portesham get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Nearby places to Portesham
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What a repair can’t fix
To be straight with you, 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
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Marble
- Floor and wall tiles
- Porcelain tiles
- Ceramic tiles
- Natural stone & granite
Portesham and the surrounding area
Portesham is about 6 miles south-west of Dorchester, in Dorset. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Our technicians cover all 462 towns and villages across Dorset, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in DT3 is within our area. Local streets include Front Street, Manor Close and Bramdon Close, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover include Rodden (1 mile south-east), Waddon (1 mile east), West Shilvinghampton (2 miles south-east), Langton Herring (2 miles south) and Friar Waddon (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Weymouth (6 miles south-east), Dorchester (6 miles north-east), Bridport (9 miles north-west), Portland (10 miles south-east), Rodwell (6 miles south-east) and Fordington (7 miles north-east).
What’s near Portesham
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Peter's Church and Portesham Church of England Primary School and the streets around them. The closest station to Portesham is Upwey station, about 4.5 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Dorchester Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). Not far away are Black Down.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
