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Tile repair in Upton, Isle of Wight

Tile repair across Upton and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips from dropped pans and tools
  • Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
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Tile repair in Upton

The process

It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.

  1. We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
  2. Next we fill the damage.
  3. We shape the repair flush with the tile.
  4. We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
  5. The repair is sealed to suit the tile’s finish.

Before we arrive

  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit

How to get a price

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.

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About our tile repair in Upton

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 will say so. Typical jobs include drill holes from removed fittings and discontinued tiles you can’t replace, on ceramic tiles, natural stone & granite and floor and wall tiles.

You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll come back. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.

Location
Upton (PO33)
County
Isle of Wight
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Chips in speckled granite tiles filled and colour matched, before and after

What affects the price in Upton

Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:

  • How hard the colour is to match
  • What the surface is made of
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • How much damage there is

We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Upton. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Quotes from your pictures

When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • The material, if you know it

Upload a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Upton, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

Upton and the surrounding area

Upton is about 1 mile south-west of Ryde, in Isle of Wight. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Upton is one of 125 places in Isle of Wight where we work. Our jobs stretch from Upton to London (about 72 miles away).

Every address in PO33 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Stroud Wood Road, Upton Road and Carters Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also work in Haylands (1 mile north-east), Binstead (1 mile north), Ryde (1 mile north-east), Oakfield (1 mile north-east) and Elmfield (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Newport (5 miles west), Cowes (6 miles north-west), Sandown (4 miles south), Shanklin (6 miles south), Ventnor (8 miles south) and East Cowes (5 miles north-west). If you’re somewhere remote, call first so we can plan the visit.

Local landmarks in Upton

Our customers here include homes close to Ryde School with Upper Chine, Haylands Primary School and Church of St. Michael and All Angels and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Smallbrook Junction station, roughly 1.1 miles east. A little further out are Arthur Webster Memorial Hospital for Children (5.2 miles south) and Sandown Castle (4 miles south). Open spaces near Upton include Briddlesford Nature Reserve and Brading Down.

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DIY repairs versus a professional job

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.

Upton: your questions answered

Do I need to be at home?

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

How much does tile repair cost in Upton?

Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.

Do you work in Upton?

Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Upton from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

Which areas do you work in?

All of Isle of Wight, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.

Can you repair a cracked floor tile without replacing it?

Frequently, yes, as long as it’s still firmly stuck down.

Honest limits

In fairness, some problems need a different fix:

  • 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 work on in Upton

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

For landlords and businesses

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Upton use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.

Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

What we’re called out for in Upton

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:

  • Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
  • Cracked floor tiles
  • Drill holes from removed fittings
  • Damaged tile edges

Questions to ask before you book

  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • How changes to the job are handled

10 questions to ask before booking

Should you replace it?

Replacing a tile means breaking it out, finding a match and risking the tiles around it. Repairing it leaves the tile where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.

Why Upton clients choose us

  • No extra charge for your area
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • Work done at your home or business
  • A year’s guarantee on all work

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