Cambridgeshire · England
Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Great Shelford, Cambridgeshire
Chip and break repairs to toilets, cisterns and other ceramics in Great Shelford, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Marks on the outside of the pan
- Chips on the pan or rim
When to call us in Great Shelford
Toilets and cisterns usually get chipped during fitting, or when something heavy is dropped. Cistern lids get chipped surprisingly often.
The things clients normally mention when they call are:
- Damage from dropped items
- Marks on the outside of the pan
- Chips on the pan or rim
- Chips on the cistern lid
What your quote should include
- Who will actually do the work
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- If travel is included in the price
- Aftercare advice
Toilet chip repair in Great Shelford without replacing anything
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 cannot be fixed with a cosmetic repair, and we’ll tell you if that’s what we find. We’re often asked to fix chips on the pan or rim and damage from dropped items, on cisterns & lids, vitreous china and toilet pans.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking. Take care with heavy items and use non-abrasive cleaners on the outside of the pan and cistern.
- Location
- Great Shelford (CB22)
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- How hard the colour is to match
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The size and number of damaged areas
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Send pictures for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any details about the material
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
If you’re in Great Shelford and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Great Shelford and nearby
Great Shelford is about 4 miles south of Cambridge, in Cambridgeshire. We travel to homes and businesses in Great Shelford, so there is no workshop to go to. Great Shelford is one of 371 towns and villages in Cambridgeshire we cover. Our jobs stretch from Great Shelford to London (about 46 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: CB22. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and De Freville Road, and we cover them all. We also travel to Stapleford (1 mile south-east), Little Shelford (1 mile south-west), Great Kneighton (1 mile north-west), Hauxton (1 mile west) and Trumpington (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Cambridge (4 miles north), St Ives (15 miles north-west), Newmarket (13 miles north-east), Royston (10 miles south-west), Cambourne (10 miles north-west) and King's Hedges (5 miles north).
Local landmarks in Great Shelford
In Great Shelford, that means homes near Church of St Mary, Cambridge Academy for Science and Technology and Great and Little Shelford CofE (Aided) Primary School. You will also find The Navigator pub (1 mile south-west) and Nine Wells (0.9 miles north). There is a railway station in Great Shelford itself: Shelford station. Well-known places in the area include Royal Papworth Hospital (1.5 miles north) and Cambridge Castle (4.2 miles north). For a walk, there’s Beechwoods nature reserve and Little Trees Hill.
Repair or replace in Great Shelford?
Replacing a toilet means a plumber and possibly new flooring, and a matching cistern may no longer be made. Repairing the chip leaves it in place. Prices start from £95. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
What you get with us
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- We leave the room as we found it
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- One visit for most repairs
Read our prices page.
Work for landlords and builders
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll arrange it.
How it works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes one to two hours. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- We start by cleaning and drying the damage.
- Next we rebuild the missing piece to its original shape.
- It’s sanded flush.
- We match the colour to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
Before we arrive
- Open a window if you can
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole toilet, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Related advice
What we can’t put right
A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:
- 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 before you book.
What we work on
- Pedestals
- Vitreous china
- Porcelain
- Cisterns & lids
- Toilet pans
Great Shelford: your questions answered
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide, and that includes Great Shelford. Prices don’t change with location.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
How much does toilet chip repair cost in Great Shelford?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
When can you do it?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
What happens after I send pictures?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote with dates.
Can you repair a chipped toilet?
Yes. We repair chips on pans, rims, cisterns and lids.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.
What about a leaking crack?
No. A leaking crack needs the toilet replacing. We repair cosmetic chips and breaks.
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