Leicestershire · England

Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Huncote, Leicestershire

Our technicians come to Huncote for chip and break repairs to toilets, cisterns and other ceramics. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Marks on the outside of the pan
  • Damage from dropped items
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Toilet chip repair in Huncote

Toilet chip repair at your home in Huncote

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 the toilet stays in place. We regularly repair porcelain, pedestals and cisterns & lids, and people most frequently call us about damage from dropped items and chips on the pan or rim.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll come back. Take care with heavy items and use non-abrasive cleaners on the outside of the pan and cistern.

Location
Huncote (LE9)
Region
Leicestershire
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Ceramic basin shown before and after repair

Why repair rather than replace?

A new toilet means a plumber and possibly new flooring, and the matching cistern may be discontinued. Repairing the chip keeps the toilet you have. Our toilet chip repair starts from £95. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.

What you get with us

  • No need to remove anything
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • Generally one visit, start to finish
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job

See our prices page.

Landlord and trade work in Huncote

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Leicestershire and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.

Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. 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.

What a repair can’t fix

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 pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.

Materials we repair

  • Porcelain
  • Vitreous china
  • Toilet pans
  • Cisterns & lids
  • Pedestals

Huncote: your questions answered

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send photos.

Do the materials smell?

A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.

Does someone need to be in?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.

What information do you need?

Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole toilet and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

Are you accredited?

We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

What happens next?

We come back with a fixed quote. There is no obligation to book.

Is my repair covered?

Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

When can you do it?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.

About Huncote

Huncote is about 5 miles west of Wigston, in Leicestershire. From the centre of Huncote to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in all 287 towns and villages in Leicestershire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 28 miles away.

We work across the LE9 postcode area and the streets around it. That includes homes on Main Street, Duncan Avenue and School Lane. Neighbouring places we cover include Narborough (1 mile east), Croft (1 mile south), Potters Marston (1 mile south-west), Thurlaston (1 mile north-west) and Enderby (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Loughborough (14 miles north), Hinckley (6 miles west), Wigston (5 miles east), Coalville (12 miles north-west), Shepshed (14 miles north) and Syston (11 miles north-east).

Around Huncote

Our clients here include homes close to Huncote Primary School, Brockington College and St James the Greater. Huncote’s nearest station is Narborough station, about 1.4 miles east. Nearby you will also find Fielding Johnson Building (5.7 miles north-east) and Fosse Shopping Park (3 miles north-east). Not far away are Croft Hill and Stoney Cove.

Map of Huncote © OpenStreetMap contributors

What toilet chip repair costs

Prices start from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Huncote. The price reflects:

  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Huncote. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

How to get a fixed price

You can typically get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:

  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • A wider photo showing the whole toilet
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the toilet, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

Signs you need toilet chip repair in Huncote

Most toilet chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted, or from a dropped lid or bottle. Cistern lids get chipped surprisingly frequently.

Send us a photo if you notice any of these:

  • Damage from dropped items
  • Marks on the outside of the pan
  • Pieces knocked off during fitting
  • Chips on the pan or rim

What to look for in a quote

  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • Aftercare advice
  • How the colour is matched

How to compare quotes

The process

You don’t need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and start once you are happy with the plan. It typically takes an hour or two, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.

  1. We clean and dry the damaged area.
  2. Next we rebuild the missing piece to its original shape.
  3. We sand the repair level.
  4. We colour-match and finish the glaze.
  5. The repair is polished so it blends in.

Before we arrive

  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Have a window or extractor fan available

How to get a price

You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

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