Suffolk · England
Tile repair in Shotley Common, Suffolk
Damaged tiled area in Shotley Common? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
About our tile repair in Shotley Common
The tile stays where it is, so there is no need to hunt for a matching tile. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we will tell you. If you’re dealing with chips from dropped pans and tools and cracked floor tiles, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Where
- Shotley Common (IP9)
- Region
- Suffolk
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a few hours, and we leave the room as we found it.
- First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
- We fill the chip, crack or hole.
- The repair is levelled to the tile surface.
- The colour and pattern are recreated by hand.
- We seal the repair to suit the finish of the tile.
How to prepare
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Open a window if you can
Ask for a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job without visiting.
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Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. 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.
Covering Shotley Common
Shotley Common is about 4 miles north of Harwich, in Suffolk. Clients in Shotley Common get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. We cover 731 places across Suffolk, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 66 miles away.
All of IP9 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we cover Church End (1 mile south-east), Pin Mill (1 mile north-west), Shotley (1 mile south-east), Chelmondiston (1 mile west) and Erwarton (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Ipswich (6 miles north-west), Felixstowe (5 miles east), Kesgrave (5 miles north), Woodbridge (8 miles north-east), Hadleigh (12 miles west) and Stoke (6 miles north-west).
Near you in Shotley Common
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Boot pub, Holliwood High School and Church of St Mary. For rail, the closest station is Harwich International station, about 2.8 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Clement's Hospital (4.9 miles north) and Harwich Lifeboat Museum (3.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Levington Lagoon and Alton Water.
Landlord and trade work in Shotley Common
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
When to call us in Shotley Common
Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, and wall tiles get drilled for fittings that are later removed. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Cracked floor tiles
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
Before you book anyone
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Who will actually do the work
- How the colour is matched
- What protection goes down before work starts
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a tile involves breaking out the old tile, finding a match and possibly cracking its neighbours. Repairing it leaves the tile where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shotley Common
- Work done at your home or business
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Take a look at our pricing.
FAQs for Shotley Common
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Do you cover Shotley Common?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Shotley Common. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Shotley Common included. Travel is included in the price.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
What does tile repair cost?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can you repair a cracked floor tile without replacing it?
Typically, if it is not loose.
What affects the price in Shotley Common
Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- The type of damage
- How many areas need work
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Doing more than one item at once
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
How to get a fixed price
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A picture taken from further back
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole tiled area, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
When we would advise against a repair
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
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Shotley Common
- Natural stone & granite
- Ceramic tiles
- Marble
- Floor and wall tiles
- Porcelain tiles
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
