Tile Replacement in Ottery St Mary

One cracked tile doesn't mean ripping up the whole floor. Whether it's a dropped pan, heavy furniture, or just a weak tile that's given up, we can usually remove and replace individual tiles without disturbing the rest. The trick is getting them out without damaging neighbours, matching the tile if you don't have spares, and grouting it so it blends in.

### What's Involved in Tile Replacement

**Damage Assessment** - We'll check why the tile cracked. If it's just bad luck, replacement is straightforward. If the subfloor's moving or there's an underlying issue, we'll need to fix that first or you'll just crack another tile.

**Careful Removal** - We'll grout out around the damaged tile and carefully chip it out without cracking the surrounding tiles. Old, well-stuck tiles are harder to remove than newer ones.

**Subfloor Prep** - Once the tile's out, we'll clean off old adhesive, check the subfloor's sound, and level it if needed. New tile needs a flat, solid base.

**Matching and Fitting** - If you've got spare tiles, brilliant. If not, we'll try to source a match or suggest the closest alternative. Tile gets stuck down, levelled with neighbours, and grouted to match.

### Done Right vs Done Wrong

| Done Right | Done Wrong | |------------|------------| | Tile removed without damaging neighbours | Surrounding tiles cracked during removal | | Level with existing tiles, no lips or dips | New tile proud or sunken, trip hazard | | Grout colour matched, blends invisibly | Wrong grout colour, replacement obvious | | Subfloor checked and repaired if needed | Tile re-laid over weak spot, cracks again |

### What You Get

| What's Included | |-----------------| | Assessment of damage and tile matching | | Careful removal of damaged tile(s) | | Subfloor cleaning and levelling if needed | | Replacement tile supply (or fit your tile) | | Adhesive application and tile fitting | | Grouting with colour-matched grout | | Sealing (if recommended for tile type) | | Clean-up and disposal of broken tiles |

### Pricing Guide

| Time Required | Total Cost | |---------------|------------| | 1.5 hours | £85 | | 2 hours | £110 | | 2.5 hours | £135 | | 3 hours | £160 |

Pricing depends on how many tiles need replacing, how difficult they are to remove, and whether subfloor repairs are needed. Single tiles are usually 1.5-2 hours.

**Pro Tip:** Always keep spare tiles when you have a floor laid. Makes replacements way easier years down the line when your exact tile's been discontinued.