Isle of Wight · England
Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Great Thorness, Isle of Wight
Chip and break repairs to toilets, cisterns and other ceramics for homes and businesses in Great Thorness and across Isle of Wight. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Marks on the outside of the pan
- Chips on the cistern lid
About Great Thorness
Great Thorness is about 3 miles south-west of Cowes, in Isle of Wight. We visit clients in Great Thorness, so there’s no workshop to go to. We work in all 125 towns and villages across Isle of Wight. Our nearest city page is London, about 76 miles away.
Every address in PO31 is within our area. Nearby, we also work in Porchfield (1 mile south-west), Locksgreen (1 mile south-west), Rew Street (2 miles north-east), Newtown (2 miles south-west) and Northwood (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Newport (3 miles south-east), Ryde (9 miles east), Cowes (3 miles north-east), Sandown (10 miles south-east), Shanklin (10 miles south-east) and Ventnor (11 miles south-east). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so call us to arrange it.
Near you in Great Thorness
In Great Thorness, that means homes near Sportsman's Rest pub, among other places. A little further out are Carisbrooke Castle (3.5 miles south-east) and St Mary's Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). The countryside around Great Thorness includes Mill Hill.
Toilet chip repair in Great Thorness without replacing anything
Chips are rebuilt and colour-matched to the glaze, so the toilet stays in place. Leaking cracks need the toilet replacing, and we’ll say so if we find one. If you are dealing with chips on the cistern lid and pieces knocked off during fitting, we can help, on toilet pans, porcelain and pedestals alike.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee. Take care with heavy items and clean the outside of the pan gently.
- Location
- Great Thorness (PO31)
- Area hub
- Isle of Wight
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new toilet means a plumber and possibly new flooring, and a matching cistern may no longer be made. Repairing the chip keeps the toilet you have. Our toilet chip repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Great Thorness. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why Great Thorness clients choose us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- A year’s guarantee on all work
See our prices page.
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.
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, and the work is guaranteed.
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Common problems we fix in Great Thorness
Most toilet chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted, or from a dropped lid or bottle. Cistern lids are a common casualty.
The things customers normally mention when they call are:
- Marks on the outside of the pan
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Chips on the cistern lid
- Damage from dropped items
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Aftercare advice
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- When it can be used again
Your questions about toilet chip repair in Great Thorness
How do I get a price for toilet chip repair in Great Thorness?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item and your postcode.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Isle of Wight.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
What areas do you cover?
We cover the entire UK, including Great Thorness and the rest of Isle of Wight. Send your postcode with your photos and we’ll confirm dates.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
What about a leaking crack?
No. That needs a new toilet. We fix chips and broken pieces.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Great Thorness
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, 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)
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Great Thorness
- Cisterns & lids
- Pedestals
- Toilet pans
- Porcelain
- Vitreous china
What affects the price in Great Thorness
Repairs from £95. There is no area surcharge for Great Thorness. What changes the price is:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How many areas need work
- Unusual colours or finishes
A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Send photos for a quote
Two or three clear pictures are normally enough. Try to include:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
What happens on the day
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the work takes one to two hours. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- We start by cleaning and drying the damage.
- Missing material is filled and rebuilt to the original shape.
- It’s sanded flush.
- The glaze is colour-matched and finished.
- Finally we polish it into the surrounding glaze.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Get a quote
Most customers in Great Thorness get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
