- Tile repairs in Cape Town for cracked, loose, chipped and hollow-sounding tiles.
- For homeowners, landlords and property managers with a few damaged tiles.
- Replacing a tile without finding the cause often means the new one fails too.
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Compare QuotesWhat Is Causing the Damage?
| Sign | Likely cause |
|---|---|
| One cracked tile | Impact, or a hollow spot under the tile |
| A crack running across several tiles | A crack in the slab or screed below |
| Hollow sound when tapped | Incomplete adhesive coverage |
| Tiles lifting in a ridge (tenting) | No movement joints, often in sunny areas |
| Loose tiles in a shower | Water behind the tiles |
| Chipped edges | Impact or uneven tiles (lippage) |
A crack that follows a line across the floor usually means the base has moved. New tiles over it will crack again unless the cause is dealt with.
Repair Jobs Covered
- Replacing individual cracked or chipped tiles.
- Re-bedding loose and hollow tiles.
- Relaying tented areas and adding movement joints.
- Repairing tiles in showers after a leak is fixed.
- Matching grout around repaired tiles.
Matching Replacement Tiles
- Spare tiles from the original batch match best.
- Discontinued tiles can sometimes be taken from inside a cupboard or under an appliance.
- Otherwise, consider a contrasting feature or retiling the area.
How a Tile Is Replaced
- Find and fix the cause, such as a leak or missing joint.
- Cut out the grout around the tile.
- Break out the tile from the centre, protecting the neighbours.
- Clean off old adhesive to the correct depth.
- Bed the new tile in full adhesive, level with the others.
- Grout to match.
Tile Repair Prices
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Call-out or assessment | R350 - R800 |
| Minor tile repairs | R300 - R1,500 |
| Regrouting, average room | R800 - R2,500 |
| Tile removal, per m² | R50 - R150 |
| Labour only, relaying floor tiles, per m² | R180 - R320 |
Ballpark figures, not quotations. Indicative 2026 ranges, rounded, from published South African tiling cost guides, checked October 2026. Most sources are national or Gauteng-based, so Cape Town quotes can differ. Sources do not always say whether VAT is included, so confirm VAT on every quote. Sources and what each range includes are listed on Tiling Prices Cape Town.
Small jobs are often priced as a minimum charge, so it can pay to fix several problems in one visit.
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Compare QuotesWhat Affects Your Quote
- Number of tiles and where they are.
- Whether you have spare tiles.
- The cause and what it takes to fix.
- Large-format or natural stone tiles, which take longer to remove safely.
- Call-out and minimum charges.
Compare repair quotes through Tiling Cape Town. Photos of the damage and a spare tile, if you have one, help.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can one cracked tile be replaced?
Usually yes, if you have a matching tile. Grout colour may need touching up to blend.
Are hollow tiles a problem?
A few hollow tiles may never fail, but they crack more easily under load. Large hollow areas often spread.
Why did my tiles pop up suddenly?
Usually tenting from expansion without movement joints, often on a hot day. Keep off the area and get it assessed.
Do I need to fix a shower leak before repairing tiles?
Yes. If water is the cause, see shower waterproofing before replacing tiles.
Can chipped tiles be filled instead of replaced?
Small chips can sometimes be filled with a colour-matched repair compound. It is cosmetic and may show up close.
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