Bradford · England

Tile Repair in Gilstead

Chip, crack and drill-hole repairs to floor and wall tiles for householders, landlords and businesses in Gilstead. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damaged tile edges
  • Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
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Trusted tile repair in Gilstead

Tile repair in Gilstead, done in place

A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we will say so. The tile stays where it is, so you do not need to find a spare. We regularly repair natural stone & granite, ceramic tiles and marble, and people most often call us about damaged tile edges and discontinued tiles you can’t replace.

Every job is backed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.

Area
Gilstead (BD16, BD17)
Area hub
Bradford
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Speckled stone tiles with chips repaired to match the pattern

Your questions about tile repair in Gilstead

What happens after I send photos?

You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.

Do I have to be there?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.

Is there a guarantee?

All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.

Is it messy?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.

What areas do you cover?

The whole UK, including all of Bradford. Send your postcode with your photos and we will offer you dates.

What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?

We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

Why repair rather than replace?

Swapping out a damaged tile involves breaking out the old tile, tracking down a matching tile and risking the tiles around it. A repair keeps the original tile. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Why Gilstead clients choose us

  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • One price list for the entire UK
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • Fixed prices from your photos

Read our prices page.

What we do, step by step

Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for a few hours from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.

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

Getting ready for the visit

  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day

Get a quote

The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say straight away if a repair is the right fix.

Get a fixed quote

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What affects the price in Gilstead

Repairs from £95. You’ll know the full cost before booking. We look at:

  • The material and finish
  • The type of damage
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • How much damage there is

Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Getting a price from photos

Phone pictures are fine. Ensure they show:

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • A wider photo showing the whole tiled area

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire tiled area, we can price the job the same day in most cases.

When a repair isn’t the answer

A repair is not right for every job, including:

  • 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 photos and we will say what we think.

What we work on

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

Work for landlords and builders

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.

What we are called out for in Gilstead

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 picture:

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

Questions to ask before booking

  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long

Choosing a repair company

About Gilstead

Gilstead is about 1 mile east of Bingley, in Bradford. Jobs in Gilstead are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, then a visit to do the work. Gilstead is one of 140 places in Bradford where we work. You can also see our page for Leeds, about 11 miles away.

Here we cover the BD16 and BD17 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Warren Lane, Grange Road and Pendle Road. Neighbouring places we cover include Bingley (1 mile west), Eldwick (1 mile north), Lane Head (1 mile north), Crossflatts (1 mile north-west) and Cottingley (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bradford (4 miles south-east), Keighley (4 miles west), Great Horton (5 miles south), Upper Green (5 miles south), Wibsey (6 miles south) and Ilkley (5 miles north).

Around Gilstead

We visit homes around Prince of Wales Park, Beckfoot School and Eldwick Primary School, among other places. Gilstead’s nearest station is Bingley station, about 0.9 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Shipley Hospital (1.7 miles south-east) and The Peace Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Gilstead include Idle Hill and Heaton Reservoir Nature Reserve.

Map of Gilstead © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.

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