Dorset · England
Tile repair in Uplyme, Dorset
Damaged tiled area in Uplyme? 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 in Uplyme without replacing anything
The tile stays where it is, so there is no need to hunt for a matching tile. If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we’ll tell you. We regularly repair ceramic tiles, natural stone & granite and floor and wall tiles, and common reasons people contact us are cracked floor tiles and chips from dropped pans and tools.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Uplyme as everywhere else we work. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Where
- Uplyme (DT7)
- Region
- Dorset
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Uplyme
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.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Damaged tile edges
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Cracked floor tiles
Comparing quotes
- Who will actually do the work
- What aftercare is recommended
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
Uplyme and nearby
Uplyme is about 9 miles west of Bridport, in Dorset. Whether you’re in the middle of Uplyme or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We cover 462 places in Dorset, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of DT7 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes on Church Street, Pound Lane and Glebelands and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Uplyme, we cover Holcombe (1 mile west), Lyme Regis (1 mile south-east), Ware (1 mile south), Yawl (1 mile north-west) and Harcombe Bottom (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Bridport (9 miles east), Beaminster (11 miles north-east), Allington (8 miles east), Burton Bradstock (10 miles east), Bradpole (10 miles east) and Bothenhampton (9 miles east).
Near you in Uplyme
Around Uplyme, we work in homes near The Nags Head pub, Allhallows College and Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy and the streets around them. You’ll also find The Woodroffe School (0.5 miles south-east) and Church of St Peter and St Paul (within half a mile north-west). For rail, the closest station is Axminster station, roughly 3.7 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre (2.4 miles east) and Axminster Hospital (3.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Uplyme includes Stonebarrow Hill.
Your questions about tile repair in Uplyme
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we will quote them together.
What does tile repair cost?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your DT7 postcode.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
What about drill holes in tiles?
Yes. Drill holes from old rails and shelves are a common job.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Can a cracked tile be fixed in place?
Typically, as long as it’s still firmly stuck down.
When we’d advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Loose or hollow tiles that need relaying
- Cracks caused by a moving floor, until the floor is fixed
- Whole walls of failing grout
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in Uplyme
- Marble
- Natural stone & granite
- Ceramic tiles
- Porcelain tiles
- Floor and wall tiles
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. 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.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
How we price tile repair
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The colour and finish to match
- The material
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.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- The material, if you know it
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Something in shot to show the size
- A picture taken from further back
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Towns and villages near Uplyme
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For landlords and businesses
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Uplyme use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
How the visit works
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. Once we are there, the work takes a morning or an afternoon. We leave the room clean.
- We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
- We fill the chip, crack or hole.
- We shape the repair flush with the tile.
- We match the colour and pattern by hand.
- The repair is sealed to suit the tile’s finish.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the tiled area, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Advice
Should you replace it?
Replacing a tile means breaking it out, tracking down a matching tile and possibly cracking its neighbours. A repair keeps the original tile. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Uplyme
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- A fixed quote before you book
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Read our full price list.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
