Wiltshire · England

Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Gastard, Wiltshire

Fixed-price toilet chip repair in Gastard and the surrounding area, normally in one visit.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Pieces knocked off during fitting
  • Marks on the outside of the pan
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted toilet chip repair in Gastard

Repair or replace in Gastard?

A new 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. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Why book with us

  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • No extra charge for your area
  • Most jobs done in one visit

Take a look at our prices page.

About our toilet chip repair in Gastard

Leaking cracks need the toilet replacing, and we will say so if we find one. Chips are rebuilt and colour-matched to the glaze, so the toilet stays in place. We work on cisterns & lids, pedestals and porcelain, and people most often call us about damage from dropped items and chips on the cistern lid.

Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee. Take care with heavy items and use non-abrasive cleaners on the outside of the pan and cistern.

Where
Gastard (SN13)
Area hub
Wiltshire
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Price
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Chunk missing from a toilet pan, shown before and after repair

What we do, step by step

We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes one to two hours. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.

  1. We start by cleaning and drying the damage.
  2. Next we rebuild the missing piece to its original shape.
  3. We sand it flush.
  4. We match the colour to the glaze.
  5. We polish the repair to blend it in.

Before we arrive

  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area

Get a quote

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole toilet, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.

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For landlords and businesses

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

Letting agents frequently send us pictures 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.

Honest limits

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:

  • 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 before you book.

What we work on

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

Covering Gastard

Gastard is about 3 miles north-west of Melksham, in Wiltshire. We travel to homes and businesses in Gastard and the surrounding area, so there’s no workshop to go to. We work in 425 places across Wiltshire. Our jobs stretch from Gastard to Birmingham (about 74 miles away).

Here we cover the SN13 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as The Close, Velley Hill and Coppershell and the roads around them. Close by, we cover Chapel Knapp (1 mile south), Westrop (1 mile north), Corsham (2 miles north-west), Notton (2 miles east) and Cross Keys (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Trowbridge (7 miles south), Chippenham (3 miles north-east), Calne (7 miles east), Devizes (9 miles south-east), Westbury (11 miles south) and Melksham (3 miles south-east).

Near you in Gastard

We visit homes around The Corsham School, Church of St John the Baptist and Lypiatt Primary School. For rail, the closest station is Melksham station, roughly 2.7 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Lacock Abbey (2.2 miles east) and Chippenham Community Hospital (3.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Vincients Wood.

Map of Gastard © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we’re called out for in Gastard

Most toilet chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted, or from a dropped lid or bottle. Cistern lids are a common casualty.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

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

Questions to ask before booking

  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price

10 questions to ask before booking

DIY repairs versus a professional job

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

What affects the price in Gastard

Prices start from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:

  • How much damage there is
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • The type of damage
  • How many items we do on one visit

We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Gastard. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Send photos for a quote

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Natural light rather than flash

If you’re in Gastard and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Your questions about toilet chip repair in Gastard

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

What about a leaking crack?

No. A leaking crack needs the toilet replacing. We fix chips and broken pieces.

What happens if you find more damage?

We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.

How quickly can you book me in?

That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.

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