Wigan · England

Tile repair in Longshaw, Wigan

Tile repair across Longshaw and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Cracked floor tiles
  • Chips from dropped pans and tools
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted tile repair in Longshaw

About our tile repair in Longshaw

The tile stays where it is, so there’s no need to hunt for a matching tile. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we’ll tell you. Whether it’s chips from dropped pans and tools and discontinued tiles you can’t replace, we can help, whatever the material.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and use a pH-neutral cleaner.

Area
Longshaw (WN5)
Region
Wigan
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician carrying out a floor repair in a kitchen

How the visit works

On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will take it from there. Most visits take a few hours, including clearing up.

  1. First the tile is cleaned and loose pieces removed.
  2. The chip, crack or hole is filled.
  3. We level and shape the repair to the tile surface.
  4. We match the colour and pattern by hand.
  5. The repair is sealed to suit the tile’s finish.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Let us know about parking or access

Get a quote

To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away if a repair is the right fix.

Get a free quote

Advice

Longshaw: your questions answered

Is the work guaranteed?

All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.

Is a repair better than a new one?

In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

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

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Usually, yes. The old repair comes out first.

What happens after I send pictures?

You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.

How do I book?

Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.

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

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.

Can I fix it myself?

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

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

What affects the price in Longshaw

Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:

  • What the surface is made of
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • The type of damage

Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

How to get a fixed quote

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:

  • A wider photo showing the whole tiled area
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before

There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.

Our work in Longshaw

Longshaw is about 1 mile south of Orrell, in Wigan. Jobs in Longshaw are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, then a visit to do the work. Our repair technicians cover 63 places across Wigan, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Liverpool, about 12 miles away.

Postcode districts we cover here: WN5. From Wordsworth Avenue, Cob Moor Avenue and Cob Moor Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also travel to Brownlow (1 mile south-west), Higher End (1 mile north), Orrell (1 mile north), Kings Moss (2 miles south-west) and Crawford (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Wigan (3 miles north-east), Leigh (8 miles east), Ashton-in-Makerfield (3 miles south-east), Hindley (6 miles east), Atherton (9 miles east) and Ince-in-Makerfield (5 miles east).

Landmarks near Longshaw

We visit homes around St Luke's Church, Up Holland High School and Hare & Hounds pub. The nearest railway station is Orrell station, roughly 1.1 miles north. Nearby you will also find Bryn (2.9 miles south-east) and Billinge Hospital (less than half a mile north). For a walk, there is Billinge Hill.

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What a repair cannot fix

We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:

  • 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
  • Porcelain tiles
  • Ceramic tiles
  • Marble
  • Floor and wall tiles

Work for landlords and builders

We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details.

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.

Should you replace it?

Swapping out a damaged tile involves breaking out the old tile, finding a match and possibly cracking its neighbours. Repairing it leaves the tile where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Longshaw. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

What you get with us

  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • One price list for the entire UK
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • Everything repaired in place

Take a look at our full price list.

What we’re called out for in Longshaw

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.

Keep an eye out for any of the following:

  • Drill holes from removed fittings
  • Cracked floor tiles
  • Damaged tile edges
  • Chips from dropped pans and tools

Questions to ask before booking

  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • When it can be used again
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • What happens if they find more damage

Choosing a repair company

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