York · England
Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Acomb, York
Our technicians come to Acomb for chip and break repairs to toilets, cisterns and other ceramics. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Damage from dropped items
Toilet chip repair at your home in Acomb
A crack that leaks can’t be fixed with a cosmetic repair, and we’ll say so if we find one. Chips are rebuilt and colour matched to the glaze, so you do not need a plumber or a new toilet. Whether it’s marks on the outside of the pan and pieces knocked off during fitting, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after the visit. Avoid dropping heavy items and use non-abrasive cleaners on the outside of the pan and cistern.
- Where
- Acomb (YO26, YO24)
- County
- York
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. Most jobs take an hour or two, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First the damaged area is cleaned and dried.
- Next we rebuild the missing piece to its original shape.
- We sand it flush.
- We colour-match and finish the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
How to prepare
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole toilet, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
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Common problems we fix in Acomb
Most toilet chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted, or when something heavy is dropped. Cistern lids are a common casualty.
Clients typically contact us about:
- Chips on the cistern lid
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Damage from dropped items
- Chips on the pan or rim
What your quote should include
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How the room is protected while they work
Also in Acomb
Your questions about toilet chip repair in Acomb
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Acomb.
What areas do you cover?
The whole UK, including all of York. Just include your postcode and we’ll offer you dates.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
When we’d advise against a repair
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- A crack that leaks water
- A crack through the bowl or trap
- A loose pan or leaking seal (that’s a plumbing job)
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Acomb
- Pedestals
- Porcelain
- Vitreous china
- Toilet pans
- Cisterns & lids
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Acomb
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Acomb as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a toilet needs a plumber and sometimes new flooring around the pan, and a matching cistern may no longer be made. Repairing the chip leaves it in place. Prices start from £95. 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 are paying for.
Why Acomb clients choose us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
See our prices page.
About Acomb
Acomb is about 1 mile west of York, in York. From the centre of Acomb to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Acomb is one of 79 places in York where we work. Our jobs stretch from Acomb to Leeds (20 miles away).
All of YO26 and YO24 is within our area. Jobs here include addresses on Gale Lane, York Road and Carr Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Knapton (1 mile north-west), Dringhouses (1 mile south), Acomb Park (1 mile south), Woodthorpe (1 mile south) and Rawcliffe (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Tang Hall (3 miles east), Haxby (5 miles north-east), Layerthorpe (3 miles east), Heworth (3 miles east), Derwenthorpe (3 miles east) and Strensall (7 miles north-east).
Around Acomb
Around Acomb, we work in homes near Knavesmire, Acomb Primary School and York High School and the streets around them. You will also find Inn on the Green (less than half a mile west), Church of St Stephen (less than half a mile north-west) and Dringhouses Library (1.3 miles south-east). For rail, the closest station is York station, about 1.4 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include National Railway Museum (1.2 miles east) and Coppergate Shopping Centre (1.9 miles east). The countryside around Acomb includes Siward's Howe.
- Local facilities include Dringhouses Without (1.5 miles south)
What toilet chip repair costs
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Acomb. What changes the price is:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What kind of damage it is
- How much damage there is
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Quotes from your photos
You can take the pictures on your phone. Just make sure we can see:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Details of any past repairs
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- One picture of the entire toilet
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
