Shropshire · England
Toilet Chip Repair for Hanwood homes
Fixed-price toilet chip repair in Hanwood and the surrounding area, usually in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Chips on the pan or rim
For landlords and businesses
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
How we handle toilet chip repair in Hanwood
We rebuild the damaged area and match it to the glaze, so you do not need a plumber or a new toilet. Leaking cracks need the toilet replacing, and we’ll say so if we find one. Our repair technicians work on porcelain, pedestals and toilet pans, and common reasons people contact us are chips on the cistern lid and chips on the pan or rim.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Hanwood and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. Avoid dropping heavy items and clean the outside of the pan gently.
- Area
- Hanwood (SY5)
- Region
- Shropshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair can’t fix
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:
- 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 pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Vitreous china
- Cisterns & lids
- Porcelain
- Pedestals
- Toilet pans
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a toilet means a plumber and sometimes new flooring around the pan, and a matching cistern may no longer be made. A repair leaves it in place. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hanwood
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Work done at your home or business
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Take a look at our prices page.
Covering Hanwood
Hanwood is about 4 miles south-west of Shrewsbury, in Shropshire. Jobs in Hanwood are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Our technicians cover all 433 towns and villages across Shropshire. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 42 miles away.
We cover every part of SY5 and the streets around it. Whether you live on Chestnut Close, Weir Road and Woodlands Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also travel to Cruckmeole (1 mile west), Hanwood Bank (1 mile north-east), Cruckton (1 mile north-west), Arscott (1 mile south) and Longden (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Shrewsbury (4 miles north-east), Coleham (4 miles north-east), Kingsland (4 miles north-east), Belle Vue (4 miles north-east), Monkmoor (5 miles north-east) and Bagley (4 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Hanwood
Our customers here include homes close to St Thomas and St Anne CofE Primary School, Hare & Hounds pub and Church of St Thomas, among other places. The closest station to Hanwood is Shrewsbury station, about 3.9 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Stapleton Motte (3.6 miles south-east) and The Parade Shopping Centre (2.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Bomere Pool.
What we do, step by step
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes one to two hours. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- We clean and dry the damaged area.
- We fill and rebuild missing material to the original shape.
- We sand the repair level.
- We colour-match and finish the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
How to prepare
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
How to get a price
Most customers in Hanwood get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
Common problems we fix in Hanwood
Most toilet chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted, or from a dropped lid or bottle. Cistern lids are a common casualty.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Marks on the outside of the pan
- Chips on the cistern lid
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Damage from dropped items
What your quote should include
- How your room will be protected
- How the colour is matched
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
What affects the price in Hanwood
Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What kind of damage it is
- The size and number of damaged areas
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
How to get a fixed quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Any details about the material
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole toilet, we can price the job without visiting.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
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FAQs for Hanwood
Can you fix a cracked toilet that leaks?
No. A leaking crack needs the toilet replacing. We fix chips and broken pieces.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
Can a chipped toilet be fixed?
Yes. Chips to the pan, rim, cistern and lid are the most common jobs.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole toilet and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Can you quote from photos?
Typically, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
