Orkney Islands · Scotland
Toilet Chip Repair for Hourston homes
Our technicians come to Hourston for chip and break repairs to toilets, cisterns and other ceramics. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage from dropped items
- Marks on the outside of the pan
About our toilet chip repair in Hourston
A crack that leaks can’t be fixed with a cosmetic repair, and we will tell you if that is what we find. We rebuild the damaged area and match it to the glaze, so the toilet stays in place. If you are dealing with pieces knocked off during fitting and marks on the outside of the pan, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do. Take care with heavy items and use non-abrasive cleaners on the outside of the pan and cistern.
- Area
- Hourston (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Do you need toilet chip repair in Hourston?
Most toilet chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted, or from a dropped lid or bottle. Cistern lids get chipped surprisingly often.
Customers normally contact us about:
- Chips on the pan or rim
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Damage from dropped items
- Chips on the cistern lid
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How to care for the finish
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How the room is protected while they work
How it works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and start once you are happy with the plan. It generally takes one to two hours, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We start by cleaning and drying the damage.
- We fill and rebuild missing material to the original shape.
- We sand it flush.
- We match the colour to the glaze.
- Finally we polish it into the surrounding glaze.
Preparing for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Advice
What affects the price in Hourston
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How many areas need work
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material and finish
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Quotes from your pictures
Two or three clear pictures are usually enough. It helps if you send:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Where you are, by postcode
- Something in shot to show the size
- A photo taken from further back
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
What we can’t put right
A repair is not right for every job, 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)
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Toilet pans
- Vitreous china
- Porcelain
- Cisterns & lids
- Pedestals
More services for Hourston
Repair or replace in Hourston?
A new toilet means 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. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hourston
- Everything repaired in place
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Read our prices page.
Your questions about toilet chip repair in Hourston
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Can you repair a chipped toilet?
Yes. Chips to the pan, rim, cistern and lid are the most common jobs.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Hourston and nearby
Hourston is about 11 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Customers in Hourston get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in all 51 towns and villages across the Orkney Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of the KW17 postcode area. Neighbouring places we cover include Russland (1 mile south), Dounby (1 mile north), Harray (2 miles south-east), Skeabrae (2 miles north-west) and Tenston (2 miles south-west). For island and remote addresses, call first so we can plan the visit.
Around Hourston
Nearby you’ll also find Corrigall Farm Museum (1.5 miles east). For a walk, there’s Loch of Bosquoy and Kame of Corrigall.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hourston
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
For anyone letting property in or around Hourston, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
