Essex · England
Tile Repair in Wickford
Tile repair in and around Wickford: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracked floor tiles
- Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
Tile repair in Wickford, done in place
We repair the tile in place, so you don’t need to find a spare. If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we will tell you. We are frequently asked to fix cracked floor tiles and drill holes from removed fittings, in porcelain tiles, marble and floor and wall tiles.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Essex. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.
- Where
- Wickford (SS12, SS11, CM11)
- Region
- Essex
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Wickford
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
If you manage property in Wickford, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.
Where we work around Wickford
Wickford is about 4 miles north-east of Basildon, in Essex. Wherever you are in the SS12 postcode area, we come to you. Wickford is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex where we work. Our jobs stretch from Wickford to London (about 28 miles away).
All of SS12, SS11 and CM11 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From High Street, Market Road and Upper Market Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Wickford is on the A129 and A132, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Wickford: Shotgate (1 mile east), Runwell (1 mile north), Battlesbridge (2 miles north-east), Rawreth (2 miles east) and Brock Hill (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Chelmsford (9 miles north), Basildon (4 miles south-west), Brentwood (10 miles west), Maldon (11 miles north-east), Canvey Island (6 miles south-east) and Billericay (5 miles west).
Local landmarks in Wickford
Our clients here include homes close to St Andrew, Oakfield Primary School and Beauchamps High School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Wickford station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Rayleigh Castle (3.6 miles east) and Battlesbridge Motorcycle Museum (2.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Shotgate Thickets.
What we do, step by step
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a few hours, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We clean the tile and remove loose fragments.
- Next we fill the damage.
- We level and shape the repair to the tile surface.
- We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
- We seal the repair to suit the finish of the tile.
How to prepare
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Let us know about parking or access
- Make sure the area is dry
Get a quote
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
How we price tile repair
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Wickford. The price reflects:
- Access to the area
- The material and finish
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether we combine several jobs
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Wickford. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Quotes from your photos
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Natural light rather than flash
- What it’s made of, if you know
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
Can I fix it myself?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
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.
Wickford questions
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Can you quote from photos?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is there a call-out fee?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Honest limits
A repair is not always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. We cannot fix:
- 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 before you book.
What we work on
- Ceramic tiles
- Porcelain tiles
- Marble
- Floor and wall tiles
- Natural stone & granite
Places near Wickford
What else we do in Wickford
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a tile involves breaking out the old tile, tracking down a matching tile and risking the tiles around it. Repairing it keeps the original tile. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Wickford
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Read our prices page.
Signs you need tile repair in Wickford
Floor tiles chip when pans, tins and tools are dropped, and wall tiles get drilled for fittings that are later removed. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Damaged tile edges
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Cracked floor tiles
- Drill holes from removed fittings
Before you book anyone
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How to care for the finish
- What prep work is covered
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
