Cardiff · Wales
Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Ely, Cardiff
Local toilet chip repair for Ely: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage from dropped items
- Marks on the outside of the pan
Where we work around Ely
Ely is about 3 miles south-west of Cardiff, in Cardiff. From the centre of Ely to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Ely is one of 91 towns and villages in Cardiff we cover.
We work across CF5 and CF11 and the streets around it. Local streets include Pyle Road, Mill Road and Deere Road, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Ely: Caerau (1 mile south-east), Fairwater (1 mile north), Michaelston-super-Ely (1 mile west), Pentrebane (1 mile north) and St Fagans (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Cardiff (3 miles north-east), Castle (3 miles east), Adamsdown (4 miles east), Roath (4 miles east), Splott (4 miles east) and Newtown (3 miles east). Ely is among the bigger towns we cover in Cardiff.
Landmarks near Ely
Typical jobs here are in homes near Windsor Clive Primary School, Sanatorium Park and Cardiff West Community High School and the streets around them. Also close by are The Caerau pub (0.5 miles south-east) and Church of the Resurrection (under half a mile west). Ely’s nearest station is Waun-Gron Park station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Rookwood Hospital (1.5 miles north-east) and Caerau Hillfort (0.8 miles south). Not far away are Wenvoe Hill and T. G. Tibbetts.
- Local facilities include Creigiau & St Fagans (2.7 miles north-west)
About our toilet chip repair in Ely
We rebuild the damaged area and match it to the glaze, so you don’t need a plumber or a new toilet. A crack that leaks can’t be fixed with a cosmetic repair, and we’ll say so if we find one. Typical jobs include chips on the cistern lid and pieces knocked off during fitting, in pedestals, cisterns & lids and toilet pans.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right. Take care with heavy items and clean the outside of the pan gently.
- Where
- Ely (CF5, CF11)
- Area hub
- Cardiff
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Landlord and trade work in Ely
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- How many areas need work
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What the surface is made of
- Whether we combine several jobs
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Natural light rather than flash
- Any details about the material
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
If you are in Ely and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
When we’d advise against a repair
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- 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 photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Pedestals
- Toilet pans
- Cisterns & lids
- Porcelain
- Vitreous china
How the visit works
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take one to two hours.
- We clean and dry the damaged area.
- Next we rebuild the missing piece to its original shape.
- We sand the repair level.
- The glaze is colour matched and finished.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Advice
Do you need toilet chip repair in Ely?
Most toilet chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted, or from a dropped lid or bottle. Cistern lids get chipped surprisingly often.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Chips on the pan or rim
- Damage from dropped items
- Marks on the outside of the pan
- Chips on the cistern lid
Questions to ask before booking
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How your room will be protected
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How changes to the job are handled
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. Repairing the chip keeps the toilet you have. Prices start from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why book with us
- One visit for most repairs
- One price list for the entire UK
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Fixed prices from your pictures
Read our full price list.
Common questions in Ely
Is repairing better than replacing?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
What information do you need?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
What about a leaking crack?
No. A leaking crack needs the toilet replacing. We fix chips and broken pieces.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
What else we do in Ely
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
