Midlothian · Scotland

Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Howgate, Midlothian

Damaged toilet in Howgate? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.

Repairs from £95
Chips on the cistern lid
Chips on the pan or rim

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Toilet chip repair in Howgate

How we handle toilet chip repair in Howgate

We rebuild the damaged area and match it to the glaze, so the toilet stays in place. Leaking cracks need the toilet replacing, and we will say so if we find one. Common call-outs are for pieces knocked off during fitting and marks on the outside of the pan, on toilet pans, pedestals and vitreous china.

A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover. Take care with heavy items and use non-abrasive cleaners on the outside of the pan and cistern.

Location: Howgate (EH26)
Region: Midlothian
Warranty: 12 months on all our work
Quotes: From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone: 0345 017 0787
Page updated: 23 October 2026

Ceramic basin repaired, before and after

What we do, step by step

Here’s how a visit generally runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for an hour or two. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.

We start by cleaning and drying the damage.
Next we rebuild the missing piece to its original shape.
We sand it flush.
The glaze is colour matched and finished.
The repair is polished so it blends in.

Before we arrive

Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Let the surface dry out before the visit

Getting a price

To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We will say straight away if a repair is the right fix.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

Do DIY bath repair kits work?

Repair or replace: which is better?

A new toilet needs a plumber and sometimes new flooring around the pan, and the matching cistern may be discontinued. A repair keeps the toilet you have. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

What you get with us

Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Rooms protected and left tidy
Same prices wherever you are
Straight answers about what a repair can do

See our full price list.

What affects the price in Howgate

Repairs from £95. You’ll know the full cost before booking. We look at:

Where the damage is and how we get to it
The type of damage
The material and finish
How hard the colour is to match

It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

Quotes from your photos

Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:

Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
A wider photo showing the whole toilet
A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
The material, if you know it

There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.

Work for landlords and builders

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.

Common questions in Howgate

How soon can you come?

That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.

Can you repair a chipped toilet?

Yes. We repair chips on pans, rims, cisterns and lids.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

Do you charge for travel?

There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Nearly always. If pictures do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

How do I book?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.

DIY kit or professional repair?

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.

Howgate and nearby

Howgate is about 2 miles south-east of Penicuik, in Midlothian. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Our repair technicians cover all 33 towns and villages in Midlothian. Our jobs stretch from Howgate to Edinburgh (about 9 miles away).

Postcode districts we cover here: EH26. If you’re just outside Howgate, we cover Penicuik (2 miles north-west), Milton Bridge (3 miles north), Silverburn (3 miles north-west), Swanston (6 miles north) and Bonaly (6 miles north). Further out, we also cover Bonnyrigg (6 miles north-east), Dalkeith (8 miles north-east), Loanhead (5 miles north), Gorebridge (6 miles east), Newtongrange (7 miles north-east) and Mayfield (8 miles north-east).

Around Howgate

In Howgate, that means homes near Penicuik High School, Howgate Church and Wellington School and the streets around them. A little further out are Ravensneuk Castle (1.6 miles west) and Penicuik Paper Heritage Museum (1.1 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Turnhouse Hill and Edgelaw Reservoir.