Sunderland · England
Tile repair in Tunstall, Sunderland
Tile repair for Tunstall, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Cracked floor tiles
About our tile repair in Tunstall
A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we will say so. The tile stays where it is, so you do not need to find a spare. Common call-outs are for chips from dropped pans and tools and damaged tile edges, on ceramic tiles, marble and natural stone & granite.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Where
- Tunstall (SR3, SR2)
- Region
- Sunderland
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Tunstall
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, 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.
Nearby places to Tunstall
Also in Tunstall
What happens on the day
There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will take it from there. Most visits take a few hours, tidy-up included.
- 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.
- The repair is sealed to suit the tile’s finish.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We will say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
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DIY kit or professional repair?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
About Tunstall
Tunstall is about 2 miles south of Sunderland, in Sunderland. Our technicians come to clients in Tunstall, so there’s no workshop to go to. We cover all 75 towns and villages in Sunderland, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 13 miles away.
Here we cover the SR3 and SR2 postcode area. Whether you live on Blind Lane, Orr Avenue and Quarry Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also travel to Ryhope (1 mile south-east), Burdon (1 mile south), Seaton (2 miles south), Northlea (3 miles south-east) and New Seaham (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Washington (6 miles west), Houghton-le-Spring (4 miles south-west), Fulwell (4 miles north), Hetton-le-Hole (4 miles south-west), Hylton Castle (4 miles north-west) and Pennywell (3 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Tunstall
In Tunstall, that means homes near St. Mary's Roman Catholic School, St Leonard's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School and Barnes Park, among other places. Also close by are St Matthew's (0.8 miles west) and Venerable Bede Church of England Academy (1.1 miles east). Tunstall’s nearest station is Sunderland station, about 2.2 miles north. Further afield, we also cover the area around Hylton Castle (4 miles north-west) and East and Middle Herrington (2 miles west). Not far away are WWT Washington and Warden Law.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- How hard the colour is to match
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How many areas need work
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A photo taken from further back
- Details of any past repairs
- Something in shot to show the size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
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 price back. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Signs you need tile repair in Tunstall
Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, and wall tiles get drilled for fittings that are later removed. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Damaged tile edges
- Cracked floor tiles
Before booking anyone
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What aftercare is recommended
- How changes to the job are handled
Should you replace it?
Swapping out a damaged tile involves breaking out the old tile, tracking down a matching tile and possibly cracking its neighbours. A repair keeps the original tile. Prices start from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Tunstall
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Work done at your home or business
- No extra charge for your area
Take a look at our pricing.
Honest limits
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- 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 pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Marble
- Natural stone & granite
- Ceramic tiles
- Floor and wall tiles
- Porcelain tiles
Questions from Tunstall
Do you come to Tunstall?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Tunstall and the rest of Sunderland. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It clears as the materials cure.
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
What do you need from me?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
