Kent · England

Tile repair in Swanley, Kent

Problem with your tiled area in Swanley? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips from dropped pans and tools
  • Drill holes from removed fittings
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Book tile repair in Swanley

Work for landlords and builders

We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

Tile repair in Swanley without replacing anything

If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we will tell you. The tile stays where it is, so you do not need to find a spare. If you’re dealing with chips from dropped pans and tools and discontinued tiles you can’t replace, we can normally put it right, on marble, floor and wall tiles and porcelain tiles alike.

We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.

Surface Doctor technician carrying out a floor repair in a kitchen
Location
Swanley (BR8)
Area hub
Kent
Cover
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

How it works

We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a morning or an afternoon. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.

  1. We clean the tile and remove loose fragments.
  2. Next we fill the damage.
  3. The repair is levelled to the tile surface.
  4. We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
  5. We seal the repair to suit the finish of the tile.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive

Ask for a price

Upload a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Swanley, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

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What tile repair costs

Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:

  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • How much damage there is

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.

How to get a fixed price

Two or three clear photos are normally enough. Try to include:

  • Where you are, by postcode
  • A photo taken from further back
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • Details of any past repairs

There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

Our work in Swanley

Swanley is about 3 miles east of Orpington, in Kent. Wherever you are in the BR8 postcode area, a technician comes to you. We work in 922 places in Kent. Our jobs stretch from Swanley to London (about 14 miles away).

All of BR8 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as London Road, Station Road and High Street, and we cover them all. Swanley sits on or near the A20 and B258, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Swanley include Crockenhill (1 mile south-west), Kevington (2 miles south-west), Derry Downs (3 miles west), St Mary Cray (3 miles west) and St Paul's Cray (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Dartford (4 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (8 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Tonbridge (14 miles south), Northfleet (8 miles east) and Kings Hill (13 miles south-east).

What’s near Swanley

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Orchards Academy, St Bartholomew's Catholic Primary School and St Mary the Virgin, among other places. There’s a railway station in Swanley itself: Swanley station. Further afield, we also cover the area around London Borough of Bromley Museum (3.2 miles south-west) and Queen Mary's Hospital (3.4 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include The Warren and Summer Hill.

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Questions from Swanley

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

Do you charge for travel?

There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.

How quickly can you book me in?

We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.

Can a cracked tile be fixed in place?

Often, yes, as long as it’s still firmly stuck down.

Will it make a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Generally, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

When to call us in Swanley

Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.

Customers normally contact us about:

  • Damaged tile edges
  • Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
  • Cracked floor tiles
  • Chips from dropped pans and tools

Before booking anyone

  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • Who turns up on the day
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • Whether the price covers travel

10 questions to ask before you book

When we would advise against a repair

We won’t take on work that won’t 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

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.

What we work on

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

Repair or replace in Swanley?

Swapping out a damaged tile means breaking it out, tracking down a matching tile and risking the tiles around it. A repair leaves the tile where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

Why us?

  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Rooms protected and left tidy

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