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Tile repair in Slapton, Devon
Fixed-price tile repair in Slapton and the surrounding area, typically in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Drill holes from removed fittings
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How hard the colour is to match
- The type of damage
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your photos
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A photo taken from further back
For a price in Slapton, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Tile repair at your home in Slapton
A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we’ll say so. We repair the tile in place, so you don’t need to find a spare. We regularly repair porcelain tiles, ceramic tiles and natural stone & granite, and common reasons people contact us are chips from dropped pans and tools and damaged tile edges.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Area
- Slapton (TQ7)
- Region
- Devon
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Common questions in Slapton
What happens after I send pictures?
We come back with a fixed price, typically with dates to choose from. There’s no obligation to book.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Can a cracked tile be fixed in place?
Frequently, yes, as long as it’s still firmly stuck down.
Are there extra charges for Slapton?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
What happens if you find more damage?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Do you work in Slapton?
We do. We send a technician to Slapton for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
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.
Covering Slapton
Slapton is about 9 miles south-west of Brixham, in Devon. We visit customers in Slapton and nearby villages, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. We cover all 586 towns and villages in Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of TQ7 is covered. You will find streets such as Prospect Hill, Brook Street and Carr Lane. Other places close to Slapton include Stokenham (1 mile south-west), Strete (2 miles north-east), Torcross (2 miles south), Chillington (2 miles south-west) and Beeson (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Ivybridge (13 miles north-west), Totnes (10 miles north), Dartmouth (5 miles north-east), Kingsbridge (5 miles west), Kingskerswell (15 miles north) and Shiphay (14 miles north).
Around Slapton
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St James and Tower Inn. Other landmarks nearby include Blackawton The Mount (4.1 miles north) and South Hams Hospital (5.5 miles west). Open spaces near Slapton include Slapton Ley.
Common problems we fix in Slapton
Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Cracked floor tiles
Comparing quotes
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What preparation is included
- Whether they match the colour on site
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
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When a repair is not the answer
We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- 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 pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Slapton
- Marble
- Ceramic tiles
- Floor and wall tiles
- Porcelain tiles
- Natural stone & granite
Should I try a DIY kit first?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
How it works
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you are not left guessing. On site, it takes a morning or an afternoon. We leave the room clean.
- We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
- We fill the chip, crack or hole.
- We shape the repair flush with the tile.
- We match the colour and pattern by hand.
- Finally we seal it to match the tile.
Preparing for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
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Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping out a damaged tile means breaking it out, finding a match and possibly cracking its neighbours. Repairing it keeps the original tile. Prices start from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Slapton
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colour-matched on site
- We leave the room as we found it
See our prices page.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
