Oxfordshire · England
Tile repair in Swinford, Oxfordshire
Tile repair in Swinford without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
- Drill holes from removed fittings
Tile repair in Swinford without replacing anything
The tile stays where it is, so you don’t need to find a spare. If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we’ll tell you. Common call-outs are for chips from dropped pans and tools and cracked floor tiles, in ceramic tiles, natural stone & granite and porcelain tiles.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll come back. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Area
- Swinford (OX29)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Swinford as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Swinford questions
Can you fill holes left by old fittings?
Yes. We fill drill holes from removed fittings.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work. It fades as everything cures.
Do you cover the entire of Oxfordshire?
We cover the entire UK, including Swinford and the rest of Oxfordshire. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will offer you dates.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
Can a cracked tile be fixed in place?
Generally, if it isn’t loose.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
What we can’t put right
A repair is not always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. 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 will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Natural stone & granite
- Ceramic tiles
- Floor and wall tiles
- Marble
- Porcelain tiles
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How hard the colour is to match
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How much damage there is
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
How to get a fixed quote
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- The material, if you know it
Send us a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, with your OX29 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
The process
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a few hours for most jobs. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
- Next we fill the damage.
- The repair is levelled to the tile surface.
- We match the colour and pattern by hand.
- Finally we seal it to match the tile.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Advice
What we are called out for in Swinford
Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Cracks can also come from movement in the floor below.
Common reasons people in Swinford contact us are:
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Cracked floor tiles
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
Comparing quotes
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What prep work is covered
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
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About Swinford
Swinford is about 6 miles west of Oxford, in Oxfordshire. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in 443 places across Oxfordshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Swinford to Birmingham (about 53 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of OX29 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover Eynsham (1 mile north-west), Farmoor (1 mile south-east), Cassington (1 mile north-east), Filchampstead (2 miles south) and Wytham (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (6 miles east), Didcot (12 miles south-east), Bicester (12 miles north-east), Abingdon-on-Thames (7 miles south-east), Witney (6 miles west) and Carterton (10 miles west).
What’s near Swinford
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Talbot Public House and Attached Stable, Bartholomew School and Church of St Leonard and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Hanborough station, roughly 3.6 miles north of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Oxford Castle and earlier settlement remains (4.4 miles east) and Oxford Bus Museum (3.6 miles north). For a walk, there is Cumnor Hill and Hook Meadow and The Trap Grounds.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a tile involves breaking out the old tile, tracking down a matching tile and possibly cracking its neighbours. Repairing it leaves the tile where it is. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Swinford. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Swinford
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Nothing taken out or refitted
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
