Devon · England
Tile Repair for Shiphay homes
Tile repair across Shiphay and nearby, usually in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
Tile repair in Shiphay, done in place
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 tell you. If you are dealing with chips from dropped pans and tools and drill holes from removed fittings, we can help.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Shiphay and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Area
- Shiphay (TQ2, TQ1)
- Region
- Devon
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we can’t put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- 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 will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Porcelain tiles
- Ceramic tiles
- Marble
- Floor and wall tiles
- Natural stone & granite
Also near Shiphay
What else we do in Shiphay
Common problems we fix in Shiphay
Floor tiles chip when pans, tins and tools are dropped, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Cracks can also come from movement in the floor below.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Cracked floor tiles
Before you book anyone
- If travel is included in the price
- How to look after the finish
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How the colour is matched
Landlords, agents and businesses in Shiphay
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
What happens on the day
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you’re not left guessing. On site, it takes a few hours in most cases. The room is left tidy and you’ll know when it can be used.
- We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
- We fill the chip, crack or hole.
- The repair is levelled to the tile surface.
- We match the colour and pattern by hand.
- Finally we seal it to match the tile.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Let us know about parking or access
Get a quote
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire tiled area, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Related advice
How we price tile repair
Prices start from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Shiphay. The price comes down to:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How hard the colour is to match
- What kind of damage it is
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- One picture of the whole tiled area
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
Most customers in Shiphay get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
FAQs for Shiphay
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.
How do I book?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
Are there extra charges for Shiphay?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Can you quote from pictures?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Shiphay included. Travel is included in the price.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can I fix it myself?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. 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.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
Covering Shiphay
Shiphay is about 2 miles west of Torquay, in Devon. From the centre of Shiphay to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Shiphay is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon where we work.
Our visits in TQ2 and TQ1 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Avon Road, Otter Road and Water Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Close by, we cover Cockington (1 mile south), Torre (1 mile south-east), Chelston (1 mile south-east), North Whilborough (1 mile west) and Barton (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Exmouth (13 miles north-east), Newton Abbot (4 miles north-west), Teignmouth (6 miles north-east), Kingsteignton (5 miles north), Dawlish (8 miles north-east) and Totnes (6 miles south-west).
What’s near Shiphay
Typical jobs here are in homes near St John The Baptist, Shiphay Learning Academy and Devon Dumpling pub. Other local landmarks include Abbey Park and Meadows (1.6 miles south-east), Torquay Boys' Grammar School (within half a mile south-east) and Devon Studio School (0.5 miles north-east). The nearest railway station is Torre station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Cary Castle (1.5 miles east) and Torbay Hospital (under half a mile east). Not far away are Occombe Valley Woods.
Should you replace it?
Swapping out a damaged tile involves breaking out the old tile, finding a match and possibly cracking its neighbours. A repair keeps the original tile. Prices start from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Shiphay. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shiphay
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Work done at your home or business
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Take a look at our prices page.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
