Cornwall · England
Tile repair in Porth, Cornwall
We travel to Porth for chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Damaged tile edges
Common problems we fix in Porth
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.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Damaged tile edges
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
Questions to ask before booking
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How soon you can use it again
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How the room is protected while they work
How we handle tile repair in Porth
We repair the tile in place, so there is no need to hunt for a matching tile. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we’ll say so. Our technicians work on natural stone & granite, ceramic tiles and floor and wall tiles, and people most often call us about damaged tile edges and discontinued tiles you can’t replace.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll come back. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Where
- Porth (TR7)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a few hours. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
- 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.
- We seal the repair to suit the finish of the tile.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Open a window if you can
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
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FAQs for Porth
Do you cover the whole of Cornwall?
Across the UK, and that includes Porth. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Do you come to Porth?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Porth for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Are there extra charges for Porth?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Can you repair a cracked floor tile without replacing it?
Frequently, yes, if it is not loose.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Usually, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Porth. The price comes down to:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The size and number of damaged areas
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
How to get a fixed price
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Any details about the material
- One picture of the whole tiled area
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the tiled area, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
What a repair can’t fix
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. 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
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Floor and wall tiles
- Natural stone & granite
- Marble
- Porcelain tiles
- Ceramic tiles
Repairing versus replacing in Porth
Replacing a tile means breaking it out, finding a match and possibly cracking its neighbours. Repairing it keeps the original tile. Our tile repair starts from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. 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 Porth
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Most jobs done in one visit
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Fixed prices from your pictures
Take a look at our full price list.
Towns and villages near Porth
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Covering Porth
Porth is about 1 mile north-east of Newquay, in Cornwall. Anywhere in TR7, we carry out the work at your property. We cover all 644 towns and villages in Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.
Jobs in TR7 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Veor Road, Praze Road and Lewarne Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also work in Whipsiderry (1 mile north), St Columb Minor (1 mile south-east), Newquay (1 mile south-west), Nansledan (1 mile south-east) and Trencreek (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Truro (11 miles south), St Austell (13 miles south-east), Bodmin (15 miles east), Redruth (15 miles south-west), Sandy Bottom (14 miles south-east) and Bethel (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Porth
We visit homes around The Mermaid pub, St Columb Minor Academy and St Columb Minor Church and the streets around them. Porth’s nearest station is Newquay station, about 1 mile south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Newquay Heritage Archive And Museum (0.7 miles south-west) and Newquay Community Hospital (1.1 miles south-west).
Can I fix it myself?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
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, and the work is guaranteed.
Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around Porth, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Porth as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
