Gloucestershire · England
Toilet Chip Repair for Innsworth homes
Fixed-price toilet chip repair in Innsworth and the surrounding area, usually in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage from dropped items
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
How we handle toilet chip repair in Innsworth
Chips are rebuilt and colour-matched to the glaze, so the toilet stays in place. Leaking cracks need the toilet replacing, and we’ll tell you if that is what we find. Common call-outs are for chips on the cistern lid and damage from dropped items, on porcelain, toilet pans and cisterns & lids.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we will come back. Take care with heavy items and clean the outside of the pan gently.
- Area
- Innsworth (GL3, GL2)
- Region
- Gloucestershire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What else we do in Innsworth
Do you need toilet chip repair in Innsworth?
Most toilet chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted, or when something heavy is dropped. Cistern lids are a common casualty.
The things clients typically mention when they call are:
- Chips on the pan or rim
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Marks on the outside of the pan
- Chips on the cistern lid
What to look for in a quote
- Who turns up on the day
- How the colour is matched
- What preparation is included
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
What toilet chip repair costs
Prices start from £95. You will know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- The material
- The colour and finish to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The type of damage
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Getting a price from photos
Phone pictures are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Something in shot to show the size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire toilet, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
The process
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we are there. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes an hour or two. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- First the damaged area is cleaned and dried.
- We fill and rebuild missing material to the original shape.
- We sand it flush.
- We colour-match and finish the glaze.
- Finally we polish it into the surrounding glaze.
Preparing for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Get a quote
To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We will say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
What a repair can’t fix
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- 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.
Surfaces we repair
- Porcelain
- Pedestals
- Vitreous china
- Toilet pans
- Cisterns & lids
FAQs for Innsworth
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You will get a fixed quote back, plus dates. You’re under no obligation.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
What do you need from me?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a toilet needs a plumber and sometimes new flooring around the pan, and a matching cistern may no longer be made. Repairing the chip leaves it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Innsworth
- No need to remove anything
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Same prices wherever you are
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Read our pricing.
Innsworth and nearby
Innsworth is about 3 miles north-east of Gloucester, in Gloucestershire. Whether you are in the middle of Innsworth or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Innsworth is one of 470 places in Gloucestershire we cover. We work right across the region, from Innsworth to Birmingham (42 miles away).
Jobs in GL3 and GL2 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Brampton Square, Coriander Drive and Salvia Close, and we cover them all. Innsworth is on the B4063, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Churchdown (1 mile south-east), Bamfurlong (2 miles east), Golden Valley (2 miles east), Hucclecote (3 miles south) and Up Hatherley (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Cheltenham (5 miles east), Gloucester (3 miles south-west), Stroud (10 miles south), Tewkesbury (7 miles north), St Paul's (5 miles east) and Lansdown (5 miles east).
What’s near Innsworth
Typical jobs here are in homes near St John the Evangelist, St Mary's Catholic Primary School and Churchdown School, among other places. Innsworth’s nearest station is Gloucester station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Gloucester Castle (3 miles south-west) and Kings Walk Shopping Centre (2.7 miles south-west). Not far away are Chosen Hill and Lassington Wood.
For landlords and businesses
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
