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Toilet Chip Repair in Burdiehouse
Our technicians come to Burdiehouse for chip and break repairs to toilets, cisterns and other ceramics. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the pan or rim
- Chips on the cistern lid
Common questions in Burdiehouse
Are there extra charges for Burdiehouse?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, usually with dates to choose from. You’re under no obligation.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
What does toilet chip repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
When can you do it?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
How we handle toilet chip repair in Burdiehouse
We rebuild the damaged area and match it to the glaze, so you do not need a plumber or a new toilet. A crack that leaks cannot be fixed with a cosmetic repair, and we’ll say so if we find one. Our repair technicians work on toilet pans, porcelain and cisterns & lids, and common reasons people contact us are damage from dropped items and pieces knocked off during fitting.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover. Avoid dropping heavy items and use non-abrasive cleaners on the outside of the pan and cistern.
- Where
- Burdiehouse (EH17, EH16, EH20)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in Burdiehouse?
A new toilet means a plumber and possibly new flooring, and the matching cistern may be discontinued. Repairing the chip leaves it in place. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Burdiehouse
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Rooms protected and left tidy
See our full price list.
What toilet chip repair costs
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many items we do on one visit
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Getting a price from photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Where you are, by postcode
- Any details about the material
- A picture taken from further back
If you are in Burdiehouse and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
The process
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes one to two hours in most cases. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- We start by cleaning and drying the damage.
- Missing material is filled and rebuilt to the original shape.
- We sand it flush.
- We match the colour to the glaze.
- Finally we polish it into the surrounding glaze.
How to prepare
- Open a window if you can
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Getting a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the toilet, include 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 Burdiehouse
Toilets and cisterns generally get chipped during fitting, or from a dropped lid or bottle. Cistern lids are a common casualty.
People typically call us when they notice something like this:
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Damage from dropped items
- Chips on the cistern lid
- Chips on the pan or rim
Before you book anyone
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How soon you can use it again
- What prep work is covered
- Who turns up on the day
Honest limits
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- A crack that leaks water
- A crack through the bowl or trap
- A loose pan or leaking seal (that’s a plumbing job)
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Burdiehouse
- Vitreous china
- Cisterns & lids
- Toilet pans
- Pedestals
- Porcelain
About Burdiehouse
Burdiehouse is about 4 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Burdiehouse and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Burdiehouse is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work.
All of EH17, EH16 and EH20 is within our area. We regularly work on streets such as Tor Lane, Shale Road and Mansion Lane and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Burdiehouse: Loanhead (1 mile south), Old Pentland (1 mile south-west), Hillend (2 miles south-west), Lasswade (2 miles south-east) and Bilston (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (4 miles north-west), Leith (6 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (5 miles north).
What’s near Burdiehouse
Around Burdiehouse, we work in homes near Edinburgh, Gracemount High School and Liberton Parish Church, among other places. The nearest railway station is Shawfair station, roughly 3 miles north-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Liberton Hospital (0.8 miles north) and Craigmillar Castle (2.1 miles north). Open spaces near Burdiehouse include Blackford Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Can I fix it myself?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
Work for landlords and builders
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
For anyone letting property in or around Burdiehouse, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will price them together.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
