Birmingham · England
Tile repair in Short Heath, Birmingham
Our technicians come to Short Heath for chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Damaged tile edges
Tile repair in Short Heath, done in place
If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we’ll say so. The tile stays where it is, so there’s no need to hunt for a matching tile. If you’re dealing with chips from dropped pans and tools and cracked floor tiles, we can help, whatever the material.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Where
- Short Heath (B23, B44)
- County
- Birmingham
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair can’t fix
We won’t take on work that won’t 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 will tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Marble
- Porcelain tiles
- Ceramic tiles
- Floor and wall tiles
- Natural stone & granite
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Do you need tile repair in Short Heath?
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.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Cracked floor tiles
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
Comparing quotes
- How the colour is matched
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Aftercare advice
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
How it works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. Allow a few hours, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Get a quote
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire tiled area, include your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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What affects the price in Short Heath
Prices start from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Short Heath. The price comes down to:
- How much damage there is
- Access to the area
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
How to get a fixed price
Two or three clear pictures are generally enough. It helps if you send:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Natural light rather than flash
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- What it’s made of, if you know
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Short Heath and the surrounding area
Short Heath is about 1 mile north-west of Erdington, in Birmingham. Whether you’re in the middle of Short Heath or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Short Heath is one of 140 places in Birmingham where we work.
Jobs in B23 and B44 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as Marsh Lane, Court Lane and Ransom Road. We also cover the places around Short Heath: Perry Common (1 mile west), Stockland Green (1 mile south), New Oscott (1 mile north), Erdington (1 mile south-east) and Boldmere (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Birmingham (4 miles south), Lee Bank (5 miles south-west), Cape Hill (5 miles south-west), Streetly (3 miles north), Paradise (4 miles south-west) and Chinese Quarter (4 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Short Heath
In Short Heath, that means homes near Stockland Green School, Bleak Hill Park and St Mark's Church. Nearby too are Oasis Academy Short Heath (within half a mile north), Stockland Green School (0.6 miles south) and Royal Oak pub (0.7 miles east). The nearest railway station is Erdington station, roughly 0.8 miles east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Kingstanding Shopping Centre (1.9 miles north-west) and Aston Manor (2.6 miles south-west). Open spaces near Short Heath include Forge Mill Lake and Queslett Nature Reserve.
Repairing versus replacing in Short Heath
Swapping out a damaged tile involves breaking out the old tile, tracking down a matching tile and risking the tiles around it. A repair leaves the tile where it is. Prices start from £95. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Short Heath
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- We leave the room as we found it
- Same prices wherever you are
- Fixed prices from your pictures
Read our full price list.
Work for landlords and builders
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Questions from Short Heath
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
What about drill holes in tiles?
Yes. We fill drill holes from removed fittings.
Can a cracked tile be fixed in place?
Generally, as long as it’s still firmly stuck down.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
