Cambridgeshire · England
Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Hardwick, Cambridgeshire
Chip and break repairs to toilets, cisterns and other ceramics in Hardwick, 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 Hardwick
Toilets and cisterns normally get chipped during fitting, or from a dropped lid or bottle. Cistern lids get chipped surprisingly often.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Chips on the cistern lid
- Damage from dropped items
- Marks on the outside of the pan
What your quote should include
- How to look after the finish
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
How we handle toilet chip repair in Hardwick
Leaking cracks need the toilet replacing, and we’ll tell you if that’s what we find. Chips are rebuilt and colour matched to the glaze, so you do not need a plumber or a new toilet. Our technicians work on cisterns & lids, toilet pans and vitreous china, and the jobs we see most are damage from dropped items and pieces knocked off during fitting.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit. Take care with heavy items and clean the outside of the pan gently.
- Area
- Hardwick (CB23)
- Region
- Cambridgeshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Hardwick
Also in Hardwick
Can I fix it myself?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hardwick
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job typically takes one to two hours. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We start by cleaning and drying the damage.
- Missing material is filled and rebuilt to the original shape.
- We sand it flush.
- The glaze is colour matched and finished.
- Finally we polish it into the surrounding glaze.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Open a window if you can
Getting a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Related advice
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a toilet needs a plumber and possibly new flooring, and the matching cistern may be discontinued. Repairing the chip leaves it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hardwick
- Colour-matched on site
- Everything repaired in place
- No extra charge for your area
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Read our full price list.
What a repair cannot fix
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- 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 photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Pedestals
- Vitreous china
- Cisterns & lids
- Porcelain
- Toilet pans
Our work in Hardwick
Hardwick is about 5 miles west of Cambridge, in Cambridgeshire. Customers in Hardwick get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Hardwick is one of 371 towns and villages in Cambridgeshire we cover. Our jobs stretch from Hardwick to London (50 miles away).
Jobs in CB23 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Main Street, Laxton Avenue and Hall Drive or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Hardwick include Childerley Gate (1 mile west), Highfields Caldecote (1 mile west), Madingley (2 miles east), Dry Drayton (2 miles north) and Coton (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Cambridge (5 miles east), St Neots (11 miles west), Huntingdon (11 miles north-west), St Ives (9 miles north), Royston (11 miles south) and Cambourne (3 miles west).
Landmarks near Hardwick
Around Hardwick, we work in homes near Parish Church of St Mary, The Blue Lion pub and Comberton Village College and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Cambridge Castle (4.7 miles east) and The Lawrence Room (Girton's Museum Collection) (3.5 miles east). For a walk, there is Hardwick Wood.
How we price toilet chip repair
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Access to the area
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material and finish
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from pictures
Two or three clear photos are typically enough. Try to include:
- Any details about the material
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Something in shot to show the size
- Natural light rather than flash
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Common questions in Hardwick
Are you a vetted contractor?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Can a chipped toilet be fixed?
Yes. We repair chips on pans, rims, cisterns and lids.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
What does toilet chip repair cost?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item with your CB23 postcode.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
