Screen replacement
Cracked or blacked-out screens replaced for iPhone, Samsung, Android and tablets.
- iPhone
- Samsung
- Android
- Tablets
Cracked screen? Sorted on Cranbrook Road.
Phone, tablet, PC and laptop repairs, data recovery, accessories and buy/sell/trade — an independent gadget shop in the heart of Ilford, open seven days a week.
31 Cranbrook Rd, Ilford IG1 4DU
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Repairs · Accessories · Data recovery
4.9★ from 348 reviewsOne of Ilford’s highest-rated gadget shops on Google.
Open 7 days, 9am–9pmLate every day and Sundays too — drop in on the way home.
Repairs while you waitMany phone repairs done the same visit — ask when you call.
Data recoveryPhotos and files pulled off dead phones and drives.
Repairs
Bring it in broken, walk out working
Phones, tablets, computers — the everyday breakages fixed at the bench on Cranbrook Road. Tell us what’s wrong and we’ll give you a price and a time before any work starts.
Battery & charging
Fading batteries swapped and dodgy charging ports cleaned or replaced.
- Battery
- Charging port
- Won’t turn on
Water & liquid damage
Dropped it in the sink? Bring it in fast — the sooner it’s opened up, the better the odds.
- Diagnostics
- Board clean
- Assessment
PC & laptop repair
Slow, broken or won’t start — desktops and laptops looked at in store.
- Laptops
- Desktops
- Set-up
Unlocking & software
Network unlocking, software glitches, backups and phone set-up sorted.
- Unlocking
- Software
- Backups
Data recovery
Precious photos, contacts and files rescued from phones and drives that won’t start.
- Phones
- Drives
- Memory cards
Every job is quoted before we start — prices depend on the model and the fault, so give us a ring or pop in for an exact figure.
Over the counter
More than a repair bench
Ilford Gadgets is a proper high-street shop — walls of accessories, phones to buy and sell, and everyday counter services all under one roof.
AccessoriesCases, chargers, cables, earphones & screen protectors fitted in store.
Buy · sell · tradeNew and pre-owned phones bought, sold and traded in.
Money exchangeCurrency exchange and money transfer at the counter.
PC & laptopComputer repairs and set-up handled alongside phones.
Vapes & moreA stocked vape counter. Over-18s only · Challenge 25 in force.
Right on the high street31 Cranbrook Road — moments from Ilford Station & the Exchange.
Vapes and related products are sold to over-18s only; proof of age may be requested (Challenge 25).
4.9★Google rating
348Google reviews
7days a week
12 hrsopen Mon–Sat, 9–9
Data recovery
The stuff you thought was gone
A dead screen or a phone that won’t switch on doesn’t always mean your photos, messages and files are lost. Bring it in and we’ll tell you honestly what can be pulled off it.
- Photos, contacts and messages from phones that won’t start
- Hard drives, SSDs and memory cards assessed in store
- Trickier cases handled through a specialist recovery partner
The shop
You’ll know us by the red sign
On Cranbrook Road in the middle of Ilford — hard to miss, and open late seven days a week.
Photographs from the shop’s own Google Business listing.
What people say
Rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google
A few words from customers who’ve been in — in their own words, from the shop’s Google reviews.
★★★★★“The staff was super friendly and professional. They recommended a high-quality screen guard that’s absolutely top-notch… If you need phone accessories or services, this place is a gem — highly recommend!”
Vishal KaulGoogle review
★★★★★“I walked in feeling stressed… they had it repaired and fully functional in no time — fast, professional, and at a price that didn’t break the bank. Professional, efficient, and genuinely helpful.”
Mir Hamza NasiriGoogle review · repair & data recovery
4.9★ average across 348 Google reviews. Read them on Google →
Find us
On Cranbrook Road, in the heart of Ilford
A two-minute walk from Ilford Station and the Exchange Ilford shopping centre. Pop in, or call ahead with the make and model.
Ilford Gadgets · 31 Cranbrook Rd, IG1 4DUOpen in Google Maps →
Opening hours
31 Cranbrook Rd, Ilford IG1 4DU
| Monday | 9:00 – 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 9:00 – 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 9:00 – 21:00 |
| Thursday | 9:00 – 21:00 |
| Friday | 9:00 – 21:00 |
| Saturday | 9:00 – 21:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 – 20:00 |
Good to know
Questions people ask us
The practical stuff — repairs, hours and how to find the shop in Ilford.
Can you fix my phone screen while I wait?
Many common screen and battery repairs are done the same visit, depending on the model and whether the part is in stock. Ring us with your make and model on 020 8637 5827 and we’ll tell you the time and price before you come down.
What are your opening hours?
We’re open Monday to Saturday 9:00–21:00 and Sunday 10:00–20:00 — late every day of the week. The banner at the top of the page shows live whether we’re open right now.
Do you repair tablets, laptops and PCs too?
Yes — as well as phones and tablets we handle PC and laptop repairs and set-up in store. Bring the device in and we’ll take a look and give you an honest assessment.
My phone won’t turn on — can you get my photos back?
Often, yes. A dead screen or a phone that won’t start doesn’t always mean the data is gone. We can assess phones, drives and memory cards for data recovery, and pass trickier cases to a specialist recovery partner. Bring it in and we’ll be straight with you about what’s possible.
Do you buy and sell phones?
We do — new and pre-owned handsets bought, sold and traded in over the counter, alongside accessories, cases, chargers and screen protectors. Pop in to see what’s in stock.
Where exactly are you, and how do I get there?
You’ll find us at 31 Cranbrook Road, Ilford IG1 4DU — a short walk from Ilford Station and the Exchange Ilford shopping centre. There’s a map and directions just above.
For the owner — a few things to confirm before launch
- Typical repair turnaround (e.g. “most screens in about 30 minutes”) — we’ve kept the copy general; give us your real times and we’ll add them.
- Data recovery: happy to name your specialist recovery partner if you’d like it stated; otherwise it stays general.
- Contact number: the site uses your Google-listed shop line, 020 8637 5827. Your shopfront sign also shows a mobile (074 0213 5748) — tell us if you’d like that added, or set up as a WhatsApp for photo quotes.
- Opening hours shown are from your Google listing (Mon–Sat 9–9, Sun 10–8) — confirm they’re current.
- Any services we’ve missed or shouldn’t list? We can add or remove counter services (e.g. money exchange, vapes) as you prefer.