Portsmouth · England

Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Fratton, Portsmouth

Chip and break repairs to toilets, cisterns and other ceramics for homes and businesses in Fratton and across Portsmouth. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips on the pan or rim
  • Damage from dropped items
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Toilet chip repair in Fratton

About our toilet chip repair in Fratton

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 can’t be fixed with a cosmetic repair, and we will say so if we find one. Whether it’s marks on the outside of the pan and chips on the pan or rim, we can generally put it right, on cisterns & lids, porcelain and toilet pans alike.

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
Fratton (PO1, PO4, PO3)
County
Portsmouth
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a damaged toilet pan restored by Surface Doctor

What we cannot put right

A repair isn’t 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)

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.

Materials we repair

  • Vitreous china
  • Pedestals
  • Cisterns & lids
  • Porcelain
  • Toilet pans

Should you replace it?

A new toilet means a plumber and sometimes new flooring around the pan, and the matching cistern may be discontinued. Repairing the chip keeps the toilet you have. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.

Why book with us

  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • One visit for most repairs

Take a look at our prices page.

What we do, step by step

Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take one to two hours, and we leave the room as we found it.

  1. First the damaged area is cleaned and dried.
  2. Next we rebuild the missing piece to its original shape.
  3. It’s sanded flush.
  4. We colour-match and finish the glaze.
  5. The repair is polished so it blends in.

How to prepare

  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Open a window if you can
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access

How to get a price

If you are in Fratton and want a price, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

What affects the price in Fratton

Repairs from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Fratton. The price comes down to:

  • The material and finish
  • The type of damage
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • The size and number of damaged areas

Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.

Send photos for a quote

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:

  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • The material, if you know it
  • Something in shot to show the size

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.

What we are called out for in Fratton

Most toilet chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted, or from a dropped lid or bottle. Cistern lids get chipped surprisingly frequently.

Look out for any of the following:

  • Chips on the cistern lid
  • Damage from dropped items
  • Chips on the pan or rim
  • Marks on the outside of the pan

Before booking anyone

  • How to look after the finish
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
  • How the colour is matched

Choosing a repair company

Covering Fratton

Fratton is about 1 mile south-east of Portsmouth, in Portsmouth. Anywhere in PO1, we carry out the work at your property. Fratton is one of 19 places in Portsmouth where we work. Our jobs stretch from Fratton to London (64 miles away).

Our visits in PO1, PO4 and PO3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Renny Road, Clive Road and Union Road, all of which we cover. Being close to the A288, Fratton is easy for our technicians to reach. We also cover the places around Fratton: Kingston (1 mile north-east), Portsmouth (1 mile north-west), Landport (1 mile west), Baffins (1 mile north-east) and Copnor (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Wymering (3 miles north), Paulsgrove (3 miles north), Cosham (3 miles north), Drayton (3 miles north) and Farlington (4 miles north-east).

Local landmarks in Fratton

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Alexandra Park, Penhale Infant School & Nursery and St Mary's Church and the streets around them. Nearby too are The Electric Arms (less than half a mile west), St Edmund's Catholic School (0.6 miles west) and The Portsmouth Academy (under half a mile north-west). Fratton has its own railway station: Fratton station. Further afield, we also cover the area around The Bridge Shopping Centre (under half a mile south-west) and St Mary's Hospital (under half a mile east). Not far away are Milton Locks and Portsdown Hill.

  • Parks and local facilities nearby include Southsea (1.5 miles south-west)
Map of Fratton © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should I try a DIY kit first?

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Fratton

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Portsmouth and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.

Questions from Fratton

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Of course, and it generally saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and we’ll quote them together.

Do you cover Fratton?

Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Fratton. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Normally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.

Can tenants book a repair?

We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

What about a leaking crack?

No. That needs a new toilet. We fix chips and broken pieces.

Can a chipped toilet be fixed?

Yes. We repair chips on pans, rims, cisterns and lids.

Can pets and children be at home?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.

What information do you need?

Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.

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