Plymouth · England
Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Honicknowle, Plymouth
Chip and break repairs to toilets, cisterns and other ceramics for homes and businesses in Honicknowle and across Plymouth. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- Marks on the outside of the pan
- Damage from dropped items
Toilet chip repair in Honicknowle, done in place
A crack that leaks can’t be fixed with a cosmetic repair, and we will 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. We regularly repair cisterns & lids, pedestals and toilet pans, and common reasons people contact us are damage from dropped items and marks on the outside of the pan.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard. Take care with heavy items and clean the outside of the pan gently.
- Area
- Honicknowle (PL5, PL6, PL2)
- County
- Plymouth
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
We begin by going over the job with you. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. Allow one to two hours.
- First the damaged area is cleaned and dried.
- Next we rebuild the missing piece to its original shape.
- We sand the repair level.
- We match the colour to the glaze.
- Finally we polish it into the surrounding glaze.
Before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Open a window if you can
Getting a price
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
Landlord and trade work in Honicknowle
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Honicknowle and the surrounding area
Honicknowle is about 2 miles north-west of Plymouth, in Plymouth. Whether you are in the middle of Honicknowle or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Honicknowle is one of 59 towns and villages in Plymouth where we work.
Our repair technicians cover all of the PL5, PL6 and PL2 postcode area. Whether you live on Farm Lane, Kings Road and Newman Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Other places close to Honicknowle include King's Tamerton (1 mile south-west), Ernesettle (1 mile north-west), Whitleigh (1 mile north-east), St Budeaux (1 mile south-west) and Tamerton Foliot (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Lipson (3 miles south-east), Burraton (3 miles west), Compton (3 miles south-east), Plympton St Maurice (6 miles east), Plymstock (5 miles south-east) and Efford (3 miles south-east).
Near you in Honicknowle
We visit homes around West Park Library, Central Park and Knowle Primary School and the streets around them. Nearby too are St Budeaux Foundation Church Of England Junior School (within half a mile west), Marine Academy Plymouth (0.5 miles south-west), St Francis (within half a mile east) and Blue Monkey pub (under half a mile west). For rail, the closest station is St Budeaux Ferry Road station, roughly 1.1 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Armada Centre (2.8 miles south) and Derriford Hospital (2.4 miles east).
What a repair can’t fix
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- A crack that leaks water
- A crack through the bowl or trap
- A loose pan or leaking seal (that’s a plumbing job)
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Cisterns & lids
- Pedestals
- Vitreous china
- Toilet pans
- Porcelain
Nearby places to Honicknowle
Other services in Honicknowle
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
What we are called out for in Honicknowle
Most toilet chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted, or when something heavy is dropped. Cistern lids are a common casualty.
The things customers generally mention when they call are:
- Damage from dropped items
- Marks on the outside of the pan
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Chips on the pan or rim
What your quote should include
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- When it can be used again
- What happens if they find more damage
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
Honicknowle questions
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Can tenants book a repair?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can you fix a cracked toilet that leaks?
No. That needs a new toilet. We fix chips and broken pieces.
Can a chipped toilet be fixed?
Yes. Chips to the pan, rim, cistern and lid are the most common jobs.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If pictures do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Repair or replace in Honicknowle?
Replacing a 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. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why Honicknowle customers choose us
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
See our full price list.
How we price toilet chip repair
Repairs from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- Doing more than one item at once
- How many areas need work
- The material
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Quotes from your photos
Phone photos are fine, there is no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Where you are, by postcode
- A photo taken from further back
- The material, if you know it
Most clients in Honicknowle get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
