East Sussex · England

Tile Repair for Tidebrook homes

Our technicians come to Tidebrook for chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damaged tile edges
  • Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Tile repair in Tidebrook

About our tile repair in Tidebrook

If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we will tell you. We repair the tile in place, so you don’t need to find a spare. If you’re dealing with cracked floor tiles and chips from dropped pans and tools, we can help, whatever the material.

Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Tidebrook and across East Sussex. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.

Area
Tidebrook (TN5)
Area hub
East Sussex
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: damaged granite tiles repaired in place

Should I try a DIY kit first?

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

About Tidebrook

Tidebrook is about 6 miles east of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Tidebrook is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 36 miles away.

Jobs in TN5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you’re just outside Tidebrook, we cover Rusher's Cross (1 mile south-west), Coggins Mill (1 mile south-west), Mayfield (2 miles south-west), Mark Cross (2 miles north-west) and Argos Hill (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bexhill-on-Sea (15 miles south-east), Hailsham (12 miles south), Crowborough (6 miles west), Uckfield (10 miles south-west), Polegate (15 miles south) and Heathfield (5 miles south).

Landmarks near Tidebrook

Around Tidebrook, we work in homes near Wadhurst Park, Uplands Community College and The Parish Church of St John the Baptist, among other places. The nearest railway station is Wadhurst station, about 2.4 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Ticehurst House Hospital (4.5 miles east). Open spaces near Tidebrook include Bewl Water.

Map of Tidebrook © OpenStreetMap contributors

FAQs for Tidebrook

Do you work in Tidebrook?

Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Tidebrook and the rest of East Sussex. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

How do I book?

A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

Can you quote from photos?

Nearly always. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.

Do you charge for travel?

There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.

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.

Do the materials smell?

Expect a mild smell while we’re working.

Do you cover the whole of East Sussex?

All of East Sussex, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.

Do you need tile repair in Tidebrook?

Floor tiles chip when pans, tins and tools are dropped, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.

Customers typically contact us about:

  • Cracked floor tiles
  • Damaged tile edges
  • Drill holes from removed fittings
  • Discontinued tiles you can’t replace

What to look for in a quote

  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • What protection goes down before work starts

How to compare quotes

How it works

You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. It generally takes a few hours, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.

  1. We clean the tile and remove loose fragments.
  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. We seal the repair to suit the finish of the tile.

How to prepare

  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Let us know about parking or access

How to get a price

Email us a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Tidebrook, and we will reply with a fixed price.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

Honest limits

Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:

  • 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’ll tell you honestly before booking.

Materials we repair

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

Repair or replace in Tidebrook?

Swapping out a damaged tile involves breaking out the old tile, finding a match and risking the tiles around it. Repairing it leaves the tile where it is. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, 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 book with us

  • Same prices wherever you are
  • Work done at your home or business
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job

Read our prices page.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Tidebrook

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.

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

How we price tile repair

Prices start from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:

  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • What the surface is made of
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

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 pictures and you will get a fixed figure.

How to get a fixed price

Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:

  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.

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