Kent · England
Tile Repair in Shorne
Tile repair for Shorne, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
- Cracked floor tiles
FAQs for Shorne
What do you need from me?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
What about drill holes in tiles?
Yes. We fill drill holes from removed fittings.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Do you come to Shorne?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Shorne and the rest of Kent. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
How much does tile repair cost in Shorne?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item and your postcode.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
How we handle tile repair in Shorne
The tile stays where it is, so you do not need to find a spare. If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we will say so. Common call-outs are for cracked floor tiles and discontinued tiles you can’t replace, on porcelain tiles, floor and wall tiles and marble.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Location
- Shorne (DA12)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
- The chip, crack or hole is filled.
- We shape the repair flush with the tile.
- We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
- We seal the repair to suit the finish of the tile.
How to prepare
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
About Shorne
Shorne is about 2 miles south-east of Gravesend, in Kent. We visit homes and businesses in Shorne and nearby villages, so there’s no workshop to go to. We work in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 23 miles away.
Here we cover the DA12 postcode area. Local streets include The Street, Cob Drive and Crown Green, and we cover them all. Close by, we cover Upper Ifield (1 mile west), Shorne Ridgeway (1 mile south), Higham (1 mile east), Thong (1 mile west) and Gadshill (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south), Sittingbourne (14 miles east), Dartford (9 miles west), Sevenoaks (14 miles south-west), Northfleet (4 miles west) and Swanley (11 miles west).
Around Shorne
Our clients here include homes close to Thamesview School, Shorne Woods Country Park and Church of St Peter and St Paul, among other places. Nearby too are Shorne Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile south-east) and The Rose and Crown pub (less than half a mile south). For rail, the closest station is Higham station, about 1.7 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Gravesham Museum (3.2 miles north-west) and Gravesham Community Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). The countryside around Shorne includes Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
DIY kit or professional repair?
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, then guarantee it for a year.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
When to call us in Shorne
Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, and wall tiles get drilled for fittings that are later removed. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.
Common reasons people in Shorne contact us include:
- Cracked floor tiles
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Damaged tile edges
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
Before you book anyone
- If travel is included in the price
- How your room will be protected
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
What a repair cannot fix
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- 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.
Materials we repair
- Porcelain tiles
- Natural stone & granite
- Marble
- Ceramic tiles
- Floor and wall tiles
How we price tile repair
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Quotes from your photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- One picture of the whole tiled area
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
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 will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Repair or replace in Shorne?
Swapping out a damaged tile involves breaking out the old tile, finding a match and possibly cracking its neighbours. Repairing it leaves the tile where it is. Prices start from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Shorne. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shorne
- A fixed quote before you book
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Same prices wherever you are
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Take a look at our prices page.
For landlords and businesses
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
