Kent · England
Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Canterbury, Kent
Our technicians come to Canterbury for chip and break repairs to toilets, cisterns and other ceramics. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage from dropped items
- Marks on the outside of the pan
Toilet chip repair at your home in Canterbury
Leaking cracks need the toilet replacing, and we will tell you if that is what we find. Chips are rebuilt and colour matched to the glaze, so you do not need a plumber or a new toilet. Whether it’s pieces knocked off during fitting and damage from dropped items, we can typically put it right, on toilet pans, vitreous china and porcelain alike.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we will come back. Avoid dropping heavy items and use non-abrasive cleaners on the outside of the pan and cistern.
Our work in Canterbury
Canterbury is in Kent. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Canterbury to London (about 53 miles away).
Our visits in CT1, CT2, CT4 and CT3 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Jobs here include addresses on Long Market, High Street and High Street St Gregorys. Canterbury is on the A2 and A28, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Canterbury: Wincheap (1 mile south-west), Harbledown (1 mile west), Hales Place (1 mile north), Thanington (1 mile south-west) and Stuppington (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (13 miles south-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west). Canterbury is one of the larger places we cover in Kent.
What’s near Canterbury
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Old Buttermarket pub, Barton Court Grammar School and St Thomas of Canterbury Church. Also close by are Bus Company Island (under half a mile north), Church of St Margaret (under half a mile south-west), Canterbury School of Architecture (0.5 miles south-east) and St Peter's Methodist Primary School (less than half a mile west). There is a railway station in Canterbury itself: Canterbury East station. Other landmarks nearby include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (within half a mile south-west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (within half a mile south). Open spaces near Canterbury include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Canterbury use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
The process
On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job normally takes an hour or two. We clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- First the damaged area is cleaned and dried.
- Next we rebuild the missing piece to its original shape.
- We sand the repair level.
- We colour-match and finish the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Ensure the area is dry
Getting a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
Canterbury: your questions answered
Are there extra charges for Canterbury?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
What areas do you cover?
All of Kent, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
What do you need from me?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
When a repair isn’t the answer
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- 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 Canterbury
- Porcelain
- Pedestals
- Vitreous china
- Toilet pans
- Cisterns & lids
Can I fix it myself?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a toilet needs a plumber and possibly new flooring, and the matching cistern may be discontinued. A repair leaves it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
What you get with us
- No extra charge for your area
- Work done at your home or business
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Everything repaired in place
Take a look at our pricing.
Do you need toilet chip repair in Canterbury?
Most toilet chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted, or from a dropped lid or bottle. Cistern lids get chipped surprisingly frequently.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Chips on the pan or rim
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Damage from dropped items
- Marks on the outside of the pan
What to look for in a quote
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How to look after the finish
Nearby places to Canterbury
Also in Canterbury
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- How many items we do on one visit
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material and finish
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Send pictures for a quote
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- Details of any past repairs
- The material, if you know it
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole toilet, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
