Scottish Borders · Scotland
Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Dolphinton, Scottish Borders
Toilet chip repair for Dolphinton, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the pan or rim
- Damage from dropped items
What toilet chip repair costs
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Access to the area
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What the surface is made of
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Getting a price from photos
Phone pictures are fine. Just ensure we can see:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Something in shot to show the size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Most clients in Dolphinton get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Toilet chip repair in Dolphinton without replacing anything
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 the toilet stays in place. Whether it’s pieces knocked off during fitting and damage from dropped items, we can help.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Avoid dropping heavy items and clean the outside of the pan gently.
- Area
- Dolphinton (EH46)
- County
- Scottish Borders
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
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, it’s worth having it done properly.
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Common questions in Dolphinton
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
How do I book?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.
How much does toilet chip repair cost in Dolphinton?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Repair or replace in Dolphinton?
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. Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- No need to remove anything
- No extra charge for your area
Take a look at our full price list.
Honest limits
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- A crack that leaks water
- A crack through the bowl or trap
- A loose pan or leaking seal (that’s a plumbing job)
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Porcelain
- Cisterns & lids
- Vitreous china
- Pedestals
- Toilet pans
About Dolphinton
Dolphinton is about 12 miles south-west of Penicuik, in the Scottish Borders. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Our technicians cover 89 places in the Scottish Borders. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 19 miles away.
We work across EH46. From Peggies Knowe, Carmaben Brae and Hillside Gardens or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Other places close to Dolphinton include Kirkurd (2 miles south-east), Blyth Bridge (2 miles south-east), Walston (3 miles west), Elsrickle (3 miles south-west) and Candy Mill (4 miles south-west).
What’s near Dolphinton
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Dolphinton Parish Church And Churchyard and the streets around them. A little further out are Castle Craig Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Edmonston Castle (3.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include White Hill and Slipperfield Loch.
Work for landlords and builders
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll arrange it.
What we are called out for in Dolphinton
Most toilet chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted, or when something heavy is dropped. Cistern lids are a common casualty.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Chips on the pan or rim
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Damage from dropped items
- Marks on the outside of the pan
Questions to ask before booking
- What prep work is covered
- Who will actually do the work
- What happens if they find more damage
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
What happens on the day
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we are doing. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. It normally takes one to two hours.
- First the damaged area is cleaned and dried.
- Missing material is filled and rebuilt to the original shape.
- We sand it flush.
- The glaze is colour-matched and finished.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Getting a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
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