Wakefield · England

Tile repair in Carleton, Wakefield

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

  • Repairs from £95
  • Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
  • Damaged tile edges
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Tile repair near Carleton

Our work in Carleton

Carleton is about 1 mile south-east of Pontefract, in Wakefield. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Carleton is one of 101 towns and villages in Wakefield where we work. Our jobs stretch from Carleton to Leeds (14 miles away).

Our repair technicians cover all of WF8 and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as Moor Lane, Green Lane and Bates Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Carleton: Darrington (1 mile east), Wentbridge (2 miles south-east), Thorpe Audlin (3 miles south), Stapleton (3 miles east) and Cridling Stubbs (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Wakefield (8 miles west), Castleford (4 miles north-west), Ossett (12 miles west), Normanton (5 miles west), South Kirkby and Moorthorpe (6 miles south) and South Elmsall (6 miles south).

Local landmarks in Carleton

In Carleton, that means homes near Pontefract Park, The Chequerfield pub and The Rookeries Carleton Junior and Infant School. Nearby too are St Michael's Church (under half a mile north-east) and Carleton High School (less than half a mile west). Carleton’s nearest station is Pontefract Baghill station, about 1.1 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Pontefract Castle (1.4 miles north) and Pontefract Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Carleton include Fairburn Ings RSPB reserve.

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Tile repair at your home in Carleton

If a tile moves, it may need relaying first, and we will say so. The tile stays where it is, so there is no need to hunt for a matching tile. Typical jobs include damaged tile edges and discontinued tiles you can’t replace, on ceramic tiles, floor and wall tiles and porcelain tiles.

Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee. Take care with heavy items on repaired tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.

Where
Carleton (WF8)
Region
Wakefield
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
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What affects the price in Carleton

Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Carleton. What changes the price is:

  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • What kind of damage it is
  • The colour and finish to match
  • How much damage there is

We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Carleton. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Quotes from your pictures

Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:

  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • A wider photo showing the whole tiled area
  • Details of any past repairs
  • One sharp close-up of the damage

For a price in Carleton, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

For landlords and businesses

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Wakefield and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

Common problems we fix in Carleton

Floor tiles chip when pans, tins and tools are dropped, and wall tiles get drilled for fittings that are later removed. Cracks can also come from movement in the floor below.

People typically call us after spotting one of these:

  • Cracked floor tiles
  • Damaged tile edges
  • Discontinued tiles you cannot replace
  • Chips from dropped pans and tools

Before booking anyone

  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • If travel is included in the price
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
  • How your room will be protected

How to compare quotes

When we would advise against a repair

Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:

  • Loose or hollow tiles that need relaying
  • Cracks caused by a moving floor, until the floor is fixed
  • Whole walls of failing grout

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.

Materials we repair

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

The process

Visits start with a quick look at the job together. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. It normally takes a few hours, and we will tell you if anything changes.

  1. We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
  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.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing

Ask for a price

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

Common questions in Carleton

Do you work in Carleton?

Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Carleton. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Is it messy?

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

When can you do it?

That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.

Can you price it without visiting?

Nearly always. If photos do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.

Is there a call-out fee?

There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.

Can you repair a cracked floor tile without replacing it?

Typically, as long as it’s still firmly stuck down.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

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.

Should you replace it?

Swapping out a damaged tile means breaking it out, finding a match and possibly cracking its neighbours. A repair keeps the original tile. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.

Why us?

  • Everything repaired in place
  • Fixed prices from your pictures
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • One price list for the whole UK

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