Oldham · England
Tile repair in Oldham
Local tile repair for Oldham: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Discontinued tiles you can’t replace
- Drill holes from removed fittings
Our work in Oldham
Oldham is about 6 miles north-east of Manchester, in Oldham. Clients in Oldham get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. We work in all 72 towns and villages in Oldham. We work right across the region, from Oldham to Manchester (6 miles away).
All of OL8, OL4, OL1 and OL9 is covered. We regularly work on streets such as Parliament Square, Market Place and George Square. Oldham sits on or near the A62 and A627, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Oldham: Hathershaw (1 mile south-west), Coppice (1 mile south-west), Coldhurst (1 mile north-west), Northmoor (1 mile north-west) and Westwood (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Failsworth (3 miles south-west), Shaw (3 miles north), Crompton (3 miles north), Uppermill (4 miles east), High Crompton (3 miles north) and Firwood Park (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Oldham
Our clients here include homes close to The Royal Oak public house, Werneth Park and Breeze Hill School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Greenhill Academy (less than half a mile south-west), Greenhill Academy (less than half a mile south-west) and Church of St Mark with Christchurch (less than half a mile south-east). For rail, the closest station is Mills Hill station, roughly 2.9 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Ashton Arcades (3.4 miles south) and Werneth Park Lifelong Learning Centre (1.1 miles west). The countryside around Oldham includes Boating lake and Tandle Hill.
- Other local spots include Ashton Waterloo (2.4 miles south)
How we handle tile repair in Oldham
The tile stays where it is, so there is no need to hunt for a matching tile. A loose or rocking tile may need relaying first, and we will tell you. We work on marble, ceramic tiles and natural stone & granite, and people most often call us about drill holes from removed fittings and discontinued tiles you can’t replace.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. Avoid dropping heavy items on repaired floor tiles, and clean with a pH-neutral cleaner.
How we price tile repair
Repairs from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The material and finish
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How easy the damage is to reach
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
How to get a fixed price
Phone photos are fine. Make sure they show:
- A wider photo showing the whole tiled area
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The material, if you know it
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Upload pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, with your OL8 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
What we cannot put right
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- 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 before you book.
Materials we work on in Oldham
- Ceramic tiles
- Marble
- Floor and wall tiles
- Natural stone & granite
- Porcelain tiles
How it works
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the work takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- We start by cleaning the tile and clearing loose fragments.
- Next we fill the damage.
- The repair is levelled to the tile surface.
- We recreate the colour and pattern by hand.
- The repair is sealed to suit the tile’s finish.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Getting a price
Most customers in Oldham get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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Repairing versus replacing in Oldham
Replacing a tile involves breaking out the old tile, tracking down a matching tile and possibly cracking its neighbours. A repair keeps the original tile. Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. 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.
Why Oldham clients choose us
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Work done at your home or business
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Same prices wherever you are
Read our full price list.
Common problems we fix in Oldham
Floor tiles chip when pans, tins and tools are dropped, while walls end up with drill holes from old fittings. Movement underneath can also crack tiles.
Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Cracked floor tiles
- Chips from dropped pans and tools
- Drill holes from removed fittings
- Damaged tile edges
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Who will actually do the work
- How to care for the finish
For landlords and businesses
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Common questions in Oldham
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Do you cover Oldham?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Oldham for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
