South Tyneside · England
Tile Repair in Tyne Dock
Problem with your tiled area in Tyne Dock? 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
Tile repair at your home in Tyne Dock
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’ll say so. Our technicians work on porcelain tiles, floor and wall tiles and ceramic tiles, and people most often call us about chips from dropped pans and tools and cracked floor tiles.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in South Tyneside. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Area
- Tyne Dock (NE33, NE34, NE32)
- Area hub
- South Tyneside
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When a repair is not the answer
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- 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 will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Floor and wall tiles
- Porcelain tiles
- Ceramic tiles
- Marble
- Natural stone & granite
Common questions in Tyne Dock
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Can a cracked tile be fixed in place?
Typically, as long as it’s still firmly stuck down.
How do I get a price for tile repair in Tyne Dock?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your NE33 postcode.
What happens after I send photos?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
What about drill holes in tiles?
Yes. Drill holes from old rails and shelves are a common job.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.
Common problems we fix in Tyne Dock
Dropped pans and tools chip floor tiles, and wall tiles get drilled for fittings that are later removed. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.
The things customers normally mention when they call are:
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Cracked floor tiles
- Damaged tile edges
Questions to ask before booking
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What happens if they find more damage
- How the colour is matched
How it works
The work is clean and fairly quiet. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- We clean the tile and remove loose fragments.
- We fill the chip, crack or hole.
- We level and shape the repair to the tile surface.
- We match the colour and pattern by hand.
- Finally we seal it to match the tile.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Getting a price
Most customers in Tyne Dock get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Landlord and trade work in Tyne Dock
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Repairing versus replacing in Tyne Dock
Swapping out a damaged tile means breaking it out, finding a match and risking the tiles around it. A repair leaves the tile where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material 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.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Tyne Dock
- Work done at your home or business
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Take a look at our full price list.
Towns and villages near Tyne Dock
What else we do in Tyne Dock
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The type of damage
- The colour and finish to match
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Quotes from your pictures
Phone photos are fine, there is no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- One picture of the entire tiled area
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Details of any past repairs
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Send us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your NE33 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Tyne Dock and nearby
Tyne Dock is about 1 mile north-west of West Harton, in South Tyneside. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Tyne Dock is one of 14 towns and villages in South Tyneside where we work. Our nearest city page is Newcastle upon Tyne, about 7 miles away.
We cover every part of the NE33, NE34 and NE32 postcode area and the streets around it. That includes homes on Jarrow Road, Elswick Way and Dock Street. We also cover the places around Tyne Dock: West Harton (1 mile south-east), South Shields (1 mile east), Westoe (1 mile east), Biddick Hall (1 mile south) and Harton (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Hebburn (3 miles west), East Boldon (3 miles south) and Marsden (3 miles east).
Around Tyne Dock
Our customers here include homes close to St Mary Tyne Dock, Mortimer Community College and Marine Park, among other places. Other local landmarks include Dean Road School (0.6 miles east) and St Mary's C of E Primary School (less than half a mile south-east). For rail, the closest station is Brockley Whins station, roughly 1.5 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Silverlink Shopping Park (2.8 miles north-west) and Jarrow Hall (0.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Cleadon Hills.
- Other local spots include County Borough of Tynemouth (2 miles north)
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
