Essex · England
Tile Repair in Swallows Cross
Chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles in Swallows Cross, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Cracked floor tiles
How we handle tile repair in Swallows Cross
A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we’ll tell you. We repair the tile in place, so you do not need to find a spare. Typical jobs include chips from dropped pans and tools and drill holes from removed fittings, on floor and wall tiles, marble and natural stone & granite.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Location
- Swallows Cross (CM15)
- Area hub
- Essex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Swallows Cross
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.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Damaged tile edges
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Cracked floor tiles
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How the colour is matched
- How your room will be protected
- Who turns up on the day
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When a repair isn’t the answer
A repair is not always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. We cannot fix:
- 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’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we repair
- Porcelain tiles
- Floor and wall tiles
- Marble
- Natural stone & granite
- Ceramic tiles
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
Swallows Cross and nearby
Swallows Cross is about 3 miles north-east of Brentwood, in Essex. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Swallows Cross is one of 644 places in Essex where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 22 miles away.
We cover every part of CM15 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Thoby Lane and Wyatt's Green Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Swallows Cross, we cover Wyatt's Green (1 mile north-west), Green Street (1 mile north-east), Mountnessing (1 mile south-east), Doddinghurst (1 mile west) and Beggar Hill (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Chelmsford (8 miles north-east), Basildon (8 miles south-east), Harlow (12 miles north-west), Brentwood (3 miles south-west), Canvey Island (15 miles south-east) and Billericay (5 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Swallows Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near Shenfield High School. For rail, the closest station is Ingatestone station, roughly 2.3 miles east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Brentwood Community Hospital (2.9 miles south). For a walk, there is Thorndon Park.
Swallows Cross: your questions answered
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Do you work in Swallows Cross?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Swallows Cross for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
What happens after I send pictures?
We come back with a fixed quote. You are under no obligation.
What affects the price in Swallows Cross
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Swallows Cross. What changes the price is:
- Doing more than one item at once
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
Quotes from your photos
You can normally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A picture taken from further back
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Natural light rather than flash
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping out a damaged tile means breaking it out, tracking down a matching tile and risking the tiles around it. A repair keeps the original tile. Our tile repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Swallows Cross. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Swallows Cross
- Most jobs done in one visit
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Take a look at our pricing.
How the visit works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. It typically takes a morning or an afternoon, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- 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.
- The colour and pattern are recreated by hand.
- Finally we seal it to match the tile.
Before we arrive
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
How to get a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Swallows Cross
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
