Southampton · England
Tile repair in Rownhams, Southampton
Chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles in Rownhams, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Damaged tile edges
When a repair is not the answer
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- 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 will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Rownhams
- Natural stone & granite
- Floor and wall tiles
- Marble
- Ceramic tiles
- Porcelain tiles
How we handle tile repair in Rownhams
A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we’ll tell you. We repair the tile in place, so you don’t need to find a spare. If you are dealing with discontinued tiles you can’t replace and cracked floor tiles, we can normally put it right, on natural stone & granite, ceramic tiles and porcelain tiles alike.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Where
- Rownhams (SO16)
- County
- Southampton
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Rownhams and the surrounding area
Rownhams is about 3 miles north-east of Totton, in Southampton. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our technicians cover 40 places in Southampton. We work right across the region, from Rownhams to London (70 miles away).
Our visits in SO16 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Rownhams Way, Horns Drove and Rownhams Close, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Rownhams, we cover Upton (1 mile west), Nursling (1 mile south-west), Hillyfields (1 mile south-west), Lordswood (1 mile south-east) and Toothill (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Southampton (3 miles south-east), Townhill Park (4 miles east), Midanbury (4 miles east), Thornhill (6 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (5 miles east) and Harefield (5 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Rownhams
Our clients here include homes close to Oasis Academy Lord's Hill, Oaklands Community School and Rownhams St John's Church of England Primary School. You will also find St James' Park (1.9 miles south-east) and Church of St John (within half a mile north-east). Rownhams’s nearest station is Redbridge station, roughly 2.1 miles south. Further afield, we also cover the area around Marlands Shopping Centre (3.7 miles south-east) and Princess Anne Hospital (1.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Rownhams include Testwood Lakes.
- Other local spots include Romsey Extra (2.8 miles north-west)
Other services in Rownhams
Repairing versus replacing in Rownhams
Swapping out a damaged tile involves breaking out the old tile, tracking down a matching tile and possibly cracking its neighbours. A repair leaves the tile where it is. Our tile repair starts from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Rownhams. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Rownhams
- Same prices wherever you are
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Read our prices page.
Common questions in Rownhams
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
How much does tile repair cost in Rownhams?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.
How we price tile repair
Repairs from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Rownhams. The price depends on:
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What the surface is made of
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
How to get a fixed price
When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A picture taken from further back
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
The process
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which generally takes a few hours. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
- The chip, crack or hole is filled.
- We shape the repair flush with the tile.
- The colour and pattern are recreated by hand.
- We seal the repair to suit the finish of the tile.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the area is dry
- Let us know about parking or access
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Ask for a price
Upload photos of the damage and one of the whole item, with your SO16 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
For landlords and businesses
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details.
If you manage property in Rownhams, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will price them together.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. 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.
Signs you need tile repair in Rownhams
Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.
Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Cracked floor tiles
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
Before booking anyone
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- When it can be used again
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
