Kent · England
Toilet Chip Repair for Hicks Forstal homes
We travel to Hicks Forstal for chip and break repairs to toilets, cisterns and other ceramics. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage from dropped items
- Chips on the cistern lid
Toilet chip repair at your home in Hicks Forstal
A crack that leaks cannot be fixed with a cosmetic repair, and we’ll tell you if that is what we find. Chips are rebuilt and colour matched to the glaze, so you do not need a plumber or a new toilet. Our repair technicians work on porcelain, cisterns & lids and pedestals, and the jobs we see most are pieces knocked off during fitting and chips on the pan or rim.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. Take care with heavy items and clean the outside of the pan gently.
- Where
- Hicks Forstal (CT3)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
Hicks Forstal and the surrounding area
Hicks Forstal is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Hicks Forstal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We work right across the region, from Hicks Forstal to London (54 miles away).
We cover every part of the CT3 postcode area and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Hicks Forstal, we cover Calcott (1 mile south-west), Herne Common (1 mile north), Knave's Ash (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile north) and Bullockstone (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (4 miles south-west), Margate (12 miles east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east) and Whitstable (4 miles west).
Near you in Hicks Forstal
Typical jobs here are in homes near Spires Academy and Curtis Wood, among other places. The closest station to Hicks Forstal is Sturry station, about 2.2 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Martins Hospital (3.9 miles south) and Canterbury Castle (4.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s West Blean and Thornden Woods.
FAQs for Hicks Forstal
Can pets and children be at home?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
What about a leaking crack?
No. That needs a new toilet. We fix chips and broken pieces.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire toilet and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Are there extra charges for Hicks Forstal?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- 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 booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Cisterns & lids
- Vitreous china
- Porcelain
- Toilet pans
- Pedestals
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What affects the price in Hicks Forstal
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- Access to the area
- What the surface is made of
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How much damage there is
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Send pictures for a quote
You can take the photos on your phone. Just make sure we can see:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Natural light rather than flash
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
For landlords and businesses
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
If you manage property in Hicks Forstal, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.
When to call us in Hicks Forstal
Toilets and cisterns normally get chipped during fitting, or when something heavy is dropped. Cistern lids get chipped surprisingly often.
Look out for these signs:
- Chips on the cistern lid
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Chips on the pan or rim
- Marks on the outside of the pan
Questions to ask before booking
- Who will actually do the work
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- When it can be used again
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
What happens on the day
We begin by going over the job with you. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. You can expect it to take an hour or two, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.
- We clean and dry the damaged area.
- We fill and rebuild missing material to the original shape.
- We sand the repair level.
- We match the colour to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
If you are in Hicks Forstal and want a price, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Advice
Repair or replace in Hicks Forstal?
Replacing a toilet needs a plumber and sometimes new flooring around the pan, and the matching cistern may be discontinued. Repairing the chip keeps the toilet you have. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Why book with us
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Read our pricing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
