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Tile Repair for Uplowman homes

Chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles at your home in Uplowman, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
  • Drill holes from removed fittings
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Trusted tile repair in Uplowman

Landlord and trade work in Uplowman

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

About our tile repair in Uplowman

We repair the tile in place, so there’s no need to hunt for a matching tile. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we’ll say so. We’re often asked to fix discontinued tiles you can’t replace and chips from dropped pans and tools, on ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles and floor and wall tiles.

You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.

Where
Uplowman (EX16)
Region
Devon
Cover
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Chips in speckled granite tiles filled and colour matched, before and after

Can I fix it myself?

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

Do you need tile repair in Uplowman?

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.

Most people contact us when they notice one of these:

  • Chips from dropped pans and tools
  • Cracked floor tiles
  • Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
  • Drill holes from removed fittings

What to look for in a quote

  • Whether the price covers travel
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • Who turns up on the day

Choosing a repair company

What affects the price in Uplowman

Repairs from £95. There is no charge for travel to Uplowman. The price depends on:

  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • The type of damage
  • The material

We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Uplowman. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Quotes from your photos

The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:

  • A picture taken from further back
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire tiled area, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

Covering Uplowman

Uplowman is about 4 miles east of Tiverton, in Devon. We travel to homes and businesses in Uplowman, so nothing has to leave your home. We work in 586 places across Devon.

Our visits in EX16 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Uplowman: Halberton (2 miles south), Chevithorne (2 miles west), Huntsham (3 miles north), Tiverton (4 miles west) and Hayne (4 miles west). Further out, we also cover Exeter (15 miles south), Honiton (13 miles south-east), Polsloe (14 miles south), Cullompton (5 miles south), Heavitree (15 miles south) and Crediton (14 miles south-west).

Landmarks near Uplowman

Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Peter, Redwoods Inn and Uplowman Church of England Primary School. The closest station to Uplowman is Tiverton Parkway station, roughly 2 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Belmont Hospital (3.7 miles west) and Huntsham Castle (3.4 miles north).

Map of Uplowman © OpenStreetMap contributors

Common questions in Uplowman

Are there extra charges for Uplowman?

No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.

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, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.

Does someone need to be in?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.

Will there be a smell?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.

What happens if you find more damage?

We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

Will you leave a mess?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

What we cannot put right

A repair isn’t right for every job, including:

  • 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
  • Marble
  • Ceramic tiles
  • Floor and wall tiles
  • Porcelain tiles

What we do, step by step

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

  1. We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
  2. The chip, crack or hole is filled.
  3. We level and shape the repair to the tile surface.
  4. We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
  5. Finally we seal it to match the tile.

Preparing for the visit

  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated

How to get a price

To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say right away if a repair is the right fix.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

Why repair rather than replace?

Swapping out a damaged tile means breaking it out, finding a match and possibly cracking its neighbours. Repairing it keeps the original tile. Prices start from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Why book with us

  • No need to remove anything
  • No extra charge for your area
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited

Take a look at our pricing.

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