COLIN BARBER TILING CO.
TILE - STONE - MOSAICS
Est. London 1988
Tile & stone Journal feature - Dec 2024
...from LinkedIn
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Following my article in the UK tile press - 'UK top tilers in ' Tile and Stone Journal '
the architect of TileMile (see project pages) re-posted on LinkedIn - with very kind comment.
Dec 2024
TileSpace NZ blog of "spectacular....project" Oct '24
Photography in blog: Fiona Fletcher
Press items on me and 2 projects of note
TILE Magazine [USA] Dec2018
Article on a public works project that I was the contractor / tiler for, in London Design week of 2014; TileMile
Page of the article with acknowledgement of my work.
Greenwich mural - featured in Tile Magazine
Words from a few of my clients:
A selection words sent from my clients over time - scans of letters in my portfolio - most were unprompted, and quotes from more recent ones. I hope they illustrate the long consistent service and work quality I have sought to deliver in my tiling work.
Encaustic / cement type inlaid tiles. Spring 2018
Client testimonial:
“Colin laid encaustic tiles in our front yard. Throughout the job he was exceedingly professional and thorough. He spent a long time working out exactly what was best for our yard in terms of water drainage, therefore ensuring that the tiles have a long life. Colin kept us updated throughout about his decisions and why he had taken them. The end result is beautiful and we are very happy with the work Colin did. We would recommend him to anyone.”
Chris Willot : lecturer - global health, Kings London - Client
NZ Spring 2020: project: large wall areas of kitchen, and living rooms.
Halswell, Christchurch
"I also want to endorse the work of Colin Barber (another one of your recommendations). He is a superb tiler and lovely man to boot! We thoroughly enjoyed having him tile our kitchen..."
Clients Anneliese Hansen [formerly of the New Zealand Ballet] & husband Richard wrote this to Midas Tiles, who supplied their tiles, and recommended me.
Colin is a professional who is committed to excellence and is sensitive to the wishes of his client. He works efficiently and steadily and completed the project within the time stipulated.
I would highly recommend Colin Barber to anyone interested in undertaking tiling work ...
Mrs P J Trahar
A project in Chelsea, London
( The scan of this letter is below )
I did install works and maintainence services for senior civil servant Alice Walpole -
Quite a number of the legal profession have been clients of mine - always a relief when they are satisfied !
Ian Ritchie RA is a renowned architect in the field of public buildings particularly. I was very happy to be involved in work on the practice offices and Mr. & Mrs Ritchies own and son's properties.
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Dear Colin,
As you know, there is an old saying "you can't make a silk purse out of a sow's ear"! Well, I know you can... and you did !
My forty year old terrcotta tiles were cracking from age and wear and tear, and were in a sad state of disrepair. You came, you saw and you conquered!
Creating a cleaver drainage system, you took wen out old terrace and gave it new beauty and new life. Thank heavens we found you through the recommendations of several different tiles shops we visited, when seeking a solution to our terrace problems.
Thanks you for giving me back so much and for your helpful "input" before, AND during our duration of contract.
Yours sincerely Deirdre K Clark
The personal assistant for Mrs Clark also wrote:
TO whom it may concern:
RE: Colin Barber
I was asked by a friend to help arrange for a tiler to inspect her garden tiles covering a large expanse of her garden in Mulberry Walk, Chelsea.
The existing tiles had lifted, the drainage was inefficient.....
Colin Barber was recommended to me by two tiling companies I visited. He responded immediately to my enquiry and carried out a detailed inspection which resulted in an in-depth analysis of the problem - he proposed a number of solutions. Mrs Clark took one of those solutions, and once the price was agreed the work commenced and the result is a triumph.
Colin is a professional who is committed to excellence and is sensitive to the wishes of his client. He works efficiently and steadily and completed the project within the time stipulated.
I would highly recommend Colin Barber to anyone interested in undertaking tiling work ...
Mrs P J Trahar
