Kent · England
Tile repair in Shipbourne, Kent
Damaged tiled area in Shipbourne? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracked floor tiles
- Drill holes from removed fittings
Tile repair in Shipbourne, done in place
The tile stays where it is, so there’s no need to hunt for a matching tile. If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we’ll tell you. We work on porcelain tiles, ceramic tiles and floor and wall tiles, and common reasons people get in touch are cracked floor tiles and drill holes from removed fittings.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Area
- Shipbourne (TN11)
- County
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Shipbourne
Shipbourne is about 3 miles north of Tonbridge, in Kent. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. We work in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 24 miles away.
Jobs in TN11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on Upper Green Road, Upper Green Lane and Back Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Shipbourne: Budds (1 mile west), Yopps Green (1 mile north), Sheet Hill (2 miles north), Ivy Hatch (2 miles north) and Coldharbour (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Maidstone (11 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north), Sevenoaks (5 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north) and Tonbridge (3 miles south).
What’s near Shipbourne
Our customers here include homes close to Church of St Giles, Shipbourne School and Ivy Hatch Nature Reserve, among other places. Other local landmarks include Hugh Christie Technology College (2.3 miles south) and The Chaser Public House (within half a mile west). The nearest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham station, roughly 3.3 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Ightham Court (3.3 miles north) and Hadlow Tower museum (2.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Barden Lake.
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Shipbourne: your questions answered
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
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.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We come back with a fixed quote. You are under no obligation.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
What does tile repair cost?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Shipbourne included. There is no extra charge for travel.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Typically, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send photos.
Can you fill holes left by old fittings?
Yes. Drill holes from old rails and shelves are a common job.
Signs you need tile repair in Shipbourne
Floor tiles chip when pans, tins and tools are dropped, and wall tiles get drilled for fittings that are later removed. Cracks can also come from movement in the floor below.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Cracked floor tiles
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
What to look for in a quote
- Who will actually do the work
- When it can be used again
- Aftercare advice
- What preparation is included
DIY kit or professional repair?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
What we do, step by step
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- We clean the tile and remove loose fragments.
- Next we fill the damage.
- We level and shape the repair to the tile surface.
- We match the colour and pattern by hand.
- The repair is sealed to suit the tile’s finish.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Get a quote
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- How many areas need work
- Doing more than one item at once
- The colour and finish to match
- Access to the area
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- Something in shot to show the size
- A wider photo showing the whole tiled area
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- What it’s made of, if you know
Most clients in Shipbourne get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing 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
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Ceramic tiles
- Marble
- Porcelain tiles
- Floor and wall tiles
- Natural stone & granite
Landlords, agents and businesses in Shipbourne
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
If you manage property in Shipbourne, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll price them together.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping out a damaged tile means breaking it out, tracking down a matching tile and possibly cracking its neighbours. A repair leaves the tile where it is. Our tile repair starts from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why us?
- No extra charge for your area
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Take a look at our pricing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
