Cornwall · England

Tile repair in Trispen, Cornwall

Our repair technicians come to Trispen for chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damaged tile edges
  • Cracked floor tiles
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Tile repair near Trispen

Tile repair in Trispen, done in place

The tile stays where it is, so there is no need to hunt for a matching tile. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we will say so. We regularly repair marble, porcelain tiles and natural stone & granite, and the jobs we see most are chips from dropped pans and tools and drill holes from removed fittings.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will sort it. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.

Floor repair in progress in a customer’s kitchen
Where
Trispen (TR4)
Region
Cornwall
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Why repair rather than replace?

Replacing a tile means breaking it out, finding a match and possibly cracking its neighbours. Repairing it leaves the tile where it is. Prices start from £95. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.

What you get with us

  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • One-year guarantee on every repair

See our pricing.

Trispen and nearby

Trispen is about 4 miles north of Truro, in Cornwall. Whether you’re in the middle of Trispen or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover all 644 towns and villages in Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.

All of TR4 is covered. Other places close to Trispen include St Erme (1 mile south-east), Zelah (2 miles north-west), Shortlanesend (3 miles south-west), Mitchell (3 miles north-east) and Tresillian (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Truro (4 miles south), Newquay (7 miles north), Falmouth (11 miles south), St Austell (11 miles east), Camborne (13 miles south-west) and Redruth (10 miles south-west).

Near you in Trispen

Our customers here include homes close to St Erme with Trispen Community Primary School and Church of St Hermes and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Truro station, roughly 3.7 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Royal Cornwall Infirmary (4.1 miles south) and County Museum And Library (Royal Institution Of Cornwall) (3.6 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Daubuz Moors.

Map of Trispen © OpenStreetMap contributors

Landlord and trade work in Trispen

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.

What we can’t put right

Honesty matters more than a booking, 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

Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.

Materials we repair

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

Prices and what affects them

Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Trispen. The price reflects:

  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • How many items we do on one visit

It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.

Send pictures for a quote

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

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • One sharp close-up of the damage

You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

How it works

Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take a few hours, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.

  1. We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
  2. We fill the chip, crack or hole.
  3. We shape the repair flush with the tile.
  4. We match the colour and pattern by hand.
  5. We seal the repair to suit the finish of the tile.

Preparing for the visit

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day

Ask for a price

For a price in Trispen, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Get a free quote

Advice

Trispen questions

What information do you need?

Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.

Will you leave a mess?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.

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.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

When can you do it?

Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.

Do you need tile repair in Trispen?

Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, and wall tiles get drilled for fittings that are later removed. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
  • Chips from dropped pans and tools
  • Drill holes from removed fittings
  • Damaged tile edges

Comparing quotes

  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • Whether the price covers travel

Our hiring checklist

Can I fix it myself?

If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.

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