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Tile repair in Stowford, Devon

Tile repair in and around Stowford: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Cracked floor tiles
  • Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
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Stowford questions

Do you come to Stowford?

Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Stowford from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.

Can you quote from photos?

Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

What areas do you cover?

Across the UK, so Stowford is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.

Do you do work for letting agents?

We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.

Can you fill holes left by old fittings?

Yes. Drill holes from old rails and shelves are a common job.

How soon can you come?

That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.

Tile repair in Stowford without replacing anything

We repair the tile in place, so you do not need to find a spare. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we’ll say so. Whether it’s drill holes from removed fittings and discontinued tiles you can’t replace, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.

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.

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Location
Stowford (EX10)
County
Devon
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

When we would advise against a repair

We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:

  • 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 will say what we think.

Materials we work on in Stowford

  • Porcelain tiles
  • Ceramic tiles
  • Floor and wall tiles
  • Marble
  • Natural stone & granite

The process

We turn up when we said we would 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.

  1. First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
  2. We fill the chip, crack or hole.
  3. The repair is levelled to the tile surface.
  4. We match the colour and pattern by hand.
  5. The repair is sealed to suit the tile’s finish.

Before we arrive

  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Make sure the area is dry
  • Let us know about parking or access

Getting a price

Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Stowford, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

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Work for landlords and builders

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.

If you manage property in Stowford, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will price them together.

Repair or replace in Stowford?

Replacing a tile involves breaking out the old tile, tracking down a matching tile and risking the tiles around it. A repair keeps the original tile. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.

Why Stowford customers choose us

  • No extra charge for your area
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • One visit for most repairs

Read our full price list.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

Stowford and nearby

Stowford is about 1 mile north-west of Sidmouth, in Devon. Wherever you are in the EX10 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. Stowford is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon we cover.

Our technicians cover all of EX10 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover include Bowd (1 mile north-west), Sidford (1 mile east), Harpford (1 mile west), Tipton St John (2 miles north-west) and Sidbury (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Exeter (12 miles west), Exmouth (8 miles south-west), Teignmouth (15 miles south-west), Honiton (7 miles north), Dawlish (12 miles south-west) and St Thomas (13 miles west).

Local landmarks in Stowford

Our customers here include homes close to St Francis of Assisi, Sidmouth College and The Balfour pub. Nearby you’ll also find Sidmouth Hospital (1.5 miles south-east) and Sidmouth Toy & Model Museum (1.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve and Peak Hill.

Map of Stowford © OpenStreetMap contributors

How we price tile repair

Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We take into account:

  • The type of damage
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • The colour and finish to match
  • Whether we combine several jobs

Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

How to get a fixed quote

When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • What it’s made of, if you know

There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

What we are called out for in Stowford

Floor tiles chip when pans, tins and tools are dropped, and wall tiles get drilled for fittings that are later removed. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.

Get in touch if you’ve noticed:

  • Drill holes from removed fittings
  • Cracked floor tiles
  • Damaged tile edges
  • Chips from dropped pans and tools

Questions to ask before booking

  • What happens if they find more damage
  • How your room will be protected
  • Who will actually do the work
  • What prep work is covered

How to compare quotes

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