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Toilet Chip Repair for Drumbrae homes
Toilet chip repair in Drumbrae without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the pan or rim
- Damage from dropped items
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How much damage there is
- The material
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Quotes from your photos
You can take the photos on your phone. Just make sure we can see:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A photo taken from further back
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- One sharp close-up of the damage
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
Toilet chip repair in Drumbrae, done in place
Chips are rebuilt and colour matched to the glaze, so you do not need a plumber or a new toilet. Leaking cracks need the toilet replacing, and we’ll say so if we find one. Whether it’s marks on the outside of the pan and pieces knocked off during fitting, we can help, on toilet pans, porcelain and vitreous china alike.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone. Take care with heavy items and use non-abrasive cleaners on the outside of the pan and cistern.
- Area
- Drumbrae (EH4, EH12)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
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Honest limits
We will not take on work that won’t 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 will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Toilet pans
- Pedestals
- Vitreous china
- Cisterns & lids
- Porcelain
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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 damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
Where we work around Drumbrae
Drumbrae is about 3 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We travel to customers in Drumbrae and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. We work in all 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the EH4 and EH12 postcode area. Whether you live on Oak Lane, Rannoch Road and Hillview Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Clermiston (1 mile north-east), Parkgrove (1 mile north), Corstorphine (1 mile south), Craigcrook (1 mile east) and Davidson's Mains (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (3 miles east), Leith (5 miles east), Bonnington (4 miles east), Greenside (4 miles east), Broughton (4 miles east) and Bellevue (4 miles east).
Local landmarks in Drumbrae
In Drumbrae, that means homes near Edinburgh, The Torfin pub and Craigmount High School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is South Gyle station, roughly 1.3 miles south. A little further out are Corstorphine Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and War Poets Collection (2.1 miles south). For a walk, there’s The New Leaf Co-op and Dundas Loch.
How it works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Allow one to two hours from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- First the damaged area is cleaned and dried.
- Missing material is filled and rebuilt to the original shape.
- It’s sanded flush.
- We match the colour to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let us know about parking or access
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
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Common questions in Drumbrae
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work. It fades as everything cures.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Can you fix a cracked toilet that leaks?
No. That needs a new toilet. We fix chips and broken pieces.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
What does toilet chip repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a toilet means a plumber and sometimes new flooring around the pan, and a matching cistern may no longer be made. A repair keeps the toilet you have. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Drumbrae
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- No need to remove anything
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
See our pricing.
What we are called out for in Drumbrae
Most toilet chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted, or from a dropped lid or bottle. Cistern lids are a common casualty.
Look out for any of the following:
- Damage from dropped items
- Chips on the cistern lid
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Chips on the pan or rim
What your quote should include
- How soon you can use it again
- What prep work is covered
- Whether the price covers travel
- What happens if they find more damage
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
