Northamptonshire · England

Tile repair in Wansford, Northamptonshire

We travel to Wansford for chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Drill holes from removed fittings
  • Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Tile repair near Wansford

Your questions about tile repair in Wansford

How quickly can you book me in?

Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.

What if the damage is worse than the photos show?

If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.

Will you leave a mess?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Typically, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Do the materials smell?

It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.

Is there a guarantee?

All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

Can you price it without visiting?

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

How much does tile repair cost in Wansford?

Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item and your postcode.

Tile repair in Wansford without replacing anything

We repair the tile in place, 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. If you’re dealing with chips from dropped pans and tools and damaged tile edges, we can help, whatever the material.

Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.

Where
Wansford (PE8)
Area hub
Northamptonshire
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: damaged granite tiles repaired in place

Where we work around Wansford

Wansford is about 6 miles south-east of Stamford, in Northamptonshire. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in 364 places in Northamptonshire. Our jobs stretch from Wansford to Birmingham (63 miles away).

We work across PE8. Streets in the area include London Road, Nene Close and Peterborough Road. Neighbouring places we cover include Thornhaugh (1 mile north-west), Yarwell (1 mile south), North Northamptonshire (2 miles south-west), Sibson (2 miles south-east) and Nassington (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Corby (14 miles south-west), Thrapston (14 miles south), Oundle (7 miles south), Weldon (11 miles south-west), Brigstock (12 miles south-west) and Geddington (15 miles south-west).

Local landmarks in Wansford

We visit homes around Church, Church of St Mary the Virgin and The Haycock Hotel, among other places. A little further out are Stamford and Rutland Hospital (5.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Wansford includes Wansford Pasture.

Map of Wansford © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should I try a DIY kit first?

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.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.

What affects the price in Wansford

Repairs from £95. There is no area surcharge for Wansford. The price reflects:

  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • How much damage there is
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • How many items we do on one visit

We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Wansford. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Send pictures for a quote

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

  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Any details about the material
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit

For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

Repair or replace in Wansford?

Swapping out a damaged tile involves breaking out the old tile, finding a match and risking the tiles around it. Repairing it keeps the original tile. Prices start from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.

Why choose Surface Doctor in Wansford

  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK

See our prices page.

The process

We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we are doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. Allow a morning or an afternoon.

  1. First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
  2. We fill the chip, crack or hole.
  3. We shape the repair flush with the tile.
  4. The colour and pattern are recreated by hand.
  5. The repair is sealed to suit the tile’s finish.

Preparing for the visit

  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before

Getting a price

If you’re in Wansford and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

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Related advice

Do you need tile repair in Wansford?

Floor tiles chip when pans, tins and tools are dropped, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Cracks can also come from movement in the floor below.

Keep an eye out for any of the following:

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

Before booking anyone

  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • If travel is included in the price
  • Who will actually do the work
  • What prep work is covered

Choosing a repair company

When a repair isn’t the answer

A few problems are outside what a surface repair can 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’ll tell you honestly before you book.

Surfaces we repair

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

Work for landlords and builders

Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

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