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Tile repair in Widford, Essex

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

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips from dropped pans and tools
  • Drill holes from removed fittings
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Tile repair at your home in Widford

If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we will say so. We repair the tile in place, so there’s no need to hunt for a matching tile. We work on ceramic tiles, marble and natural stone & granite, and common reasons people get in touch are drill holes from removed fittings and discontinued tiles you can’t replace.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.

Where
Widford (CM2, CM1)
County
Essex
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
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DIY kit or professional repair?

If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

Where we work around Widford

Widford is about 2 miles south-west of Chelmsford, in Essex. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Widford is one of 644 towns and villages in Essex we cover. Our jobs stretch from Widford to London (28 miles away).

Jobs in CM2 and CM1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From London Road, Tattersall Way and Whitebeam Close or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Being close to the A414, Widford is easy for our technicians to reach. Nearby, we also work in Moulsham (1 mile north-east), Writtle (2 miles north-west), Chelmsford (2 miles north-east), Patching (3 miles north) and Chignall St James (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Basildon (10 miles south), Braintree (13 miles north-east), Harlow (15 miles west), Brentwood (9 miles south-west), Maldon (10 miles east) and Canvey Island (14 miles south-east).

Around Widford

In Widford, that means homes near Oaklands Park, Chelmsford College and Mildmay Junior School, among other places. Nearby too are Moulsham High School (1.1 miles east) and Church of St Mary (less than half a mile north-east). The nearest railway station is Chelmsford station, about 1.9 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Peter Edwards Museum And Library (1.6 miles north-east) and Chelmsford and Essex Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Newland Grove.

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What tile repair costs

Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:

  • How hard the colour is to match
  • The type of damage
  • How many areas need work
  • Whether we combine several jobs

Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.

Send pictures for a quote

When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • A wider photo showing the entire tiled area
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection

For a price in Widford, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

When we’d advise against a repair

A repair is not right for every job, for example:

  • 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 photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.

What we work on

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

Landlord and trade work in Widford

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Essex and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.

FAQs for Widford

Is my repair covered?

Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

Is there any odour?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It clears as the materials cure.

Can you price it without visiting?

Generally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

Are there extra charges for Widford?

Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.

Do you work in Widford?

Yes, we do. We send a technician to Widford for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Of course, and it generally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.

How quickly can you book me in?

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

When to call us in Widford

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.

If you can see any of these, send us a photo:

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

What to look for in a quote

  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • How to look after the finish
  • Who turns up on the day
  • Whether they match the colour on site

Our hiring checklist

What we do, step by step

We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we’re doing. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. Allow a few hours, and we will keep you posted as we go.

  1. First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
  2. The chip, crack or hole is filled.
  3. The repair is levelled to the tile surface.
  4. We match the colour and pattern by hand.
  5. Finally we seal it to match the tile.

Before we arrive

  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Let us know about parking or access

Get a quote

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

Repair or replace in Widford?

Replacing a tile involves breaking out the old tile, finding a match and risking the tiles around it. Repairing it keeps the original tile. Our tile repair starts from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.

What you get with us

  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • One price list for the whole UK
  • Colour-matched on site

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