East Sussex · England

Tile Repair in Rye

Our repair technicians come to Rye for chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
  • Cracked floor tiles
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Prices and what affects them

Repairs from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Rye. The price depends on:

  • How many areas need work
  • The material
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it

A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

Send photos for a quote

Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:

  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • One picture of the entire tiled area

Upload pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you are in Rye, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

Tile repair in Rye, done in place

The tile stays where it is, so you don’t need to find a spare. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we will say so. Whether it’s chips from dropped pans and tools and discontinued tiles you can’t replace, we can generally put it right.

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in East Sussex. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.

Surface Doctor technician carrying out a floor repair in a kitchen
Location
Rye (TN31)
Area hub
East Sussex
Cover
A year, on every repair
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

When to call us in Rye

Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, and wall tiles get drilled for fittings that are later removed. Cracks can also come from movement in the floor below.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

  • Cracked floor tiles
  • Drill holes from removed fittings
  • Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
  • Damaged tile edges

What to look for in a quote

  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • Who turns up on the day
  • How soon you can use it again
  • Aftercare advice

10 questions to ask before booking

Landlords, agents and businesses in Rye

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Rye use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

What a repair cannot fix

We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:

  • Loose or hollow tiles that need relaying
  • Cracks caused by a moving floor, until the floor is fixed
  • Whole walls of failing grout

Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.

Materials we work on in Rye

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

What we do, step by step

From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a few hours, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.

  1. We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
  2. The chip, crack or hole is filled.
  3. We level and shape the repair to the tile surface.
  4. The colour and pattern are recreated by hand.
  5. Finally we seal it to match the tile.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area

How to get a price

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire tiled area, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

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Can I fix it myself?

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

Repairing versus replacing in Rye

Swapping out a damaged tile involves breaking out the old tile, finding a match and possibly cracking its neighbours. Repairing it keeps the original tile. Our tile repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Rye. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Why book with us

  • One visit for most repairs
  • No extra charge for your area
  • No need to remove anything
  • A year’s guarantee on all work

See our prices page.

Rye and the surrounding area

Rye is about 9 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Our repair technicians come to clients in Rye and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Rye is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 52 miles away.

All of TN31 is within our area. Streets in the area include Market Road, High Street and Market Street, all of which we cover. Main roads around Rye include the A259 and A268, so getting to you is simple. Nearby, we also work in Playden (1 mile north), East Guldeford (1 mile north-east), Rye Harbour (1 mile south-east), Houghton Green (1 mile north) and Rye Foreign (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Hastings (9 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (14 miles south-west), St Leonards (10 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (9 miles south-west), Belmont (9 miles south-west) and Hollington (10 miles south-west).

Local landmarks in Rye

Typical jobs here are in homes near Rye Harbour LNR, Rye College and St Anthony of Padua Church. You will also find Church of St Mary (less than half a mile east), Rye Community Primary School (within half a mile north) and The Old Bell Inn (within half a mile south-west). Rye has its own railway station: Rye station. Nearby you will also find Ypres Tower (within half a mile east) and Rye Castle Museum (East Street) (within half a mile east). Not far away are Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.

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Rye questions

Is there a guarantee?

Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.

Do you come to Rye?

We do. Repair technicians travel to Rye from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Can a cracked tile be fixed in place?

Frequently, yes, as long as it’s still firmly stuck down.

Which areas do you work in?

Everywhere in the UK, Rye included. Travel is included in the price.

Does someone need to be in?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

We review the pictures and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.

Do the materials smell?

There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

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