Scottish Borders · Scotland
Toilet Chip Repair for Kelso homes
Toilet chip repair in Kelso without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the cistern lid
- Damage from dropped items
About our toilet chip repair in Kelso
A crack that leaks can’t be fixed with a cosmetic repair, and we’ll say so if we find one. We rebuild the damaged area and match it to the glaze, so the toilet stays in place. If you are dealing with damage from dropped items and pieces knocked off during fitting, we can normally put it right, on pedestals, toilet pans and porcelain alike.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book. Take care with heavy items and clean the outside of the pan gently.
- Area
- Kelso (TD5)
- Area hub
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Kelso
Kelso is about 32 miles south-east of Bonnyrigg, in the Scottish Borders. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Our repair technicians cover 89 places across the Scottish Borders. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 38 miles away.
We cover every part of the TD5 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Horse Market, Station Road and Forestfield. Being close to the A698 and A699, Kelso is easy for our technicians to reach. If you are just outside Kelso, we cover Sprouston (2 miles east), Ednam (2 miles north), Heiton (2 miles south-west), Stichill (3 miles north) and Roxburgh (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Galashiels (15 miles west), Jedburgh (10 miles south-west), Duns (13 miles north), Melrose (11 miles west), Earlston (10 miles west) and Lauder (15 miles north-west). Being one of the Scottish Borders’s larger places, Kelso sees plenty of our work.
Around Kelso
We visit homes around The Waggon Inn, Free Church and Kelso High School, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Kelso Hospital (less than half a mile north-west) and Roxburgh Castle (1 mile west).
Repairing versus replacing in Kelso
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 keeps the toilet you have. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Kelso
- No need to remove anything
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- One visit for most repairs
Read our prices page.
Signs you need toilet chip repair in Kelso
Most toilet chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted, or when something heavy is dropped. Cistern lids are a common casualty.
Common reasons people in Kelso contact us are:
- Chips on the pan or rim
- Chips on the cistern lid
- Damage from dropped items
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
Questions to ask before you book
- How the colour is matched
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How to look after the finish
- How changes to the job are handled
How it works
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job generally takes one to two hours. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.
- We start by cleaning and drying the damage.
- We fill and rebuild missing material to the original shape.
- We sand the repair level.
- We match the colour to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
Before we arrive
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Ask for a price
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Advice
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Your questions about toilet chip repair in Kelso
How much does toilet chip repair cost in Kelso?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
What about a leaking crack?
No. A leaking crack needs the toilet replacing. We repair cosmetic chips and breaks.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire toilet and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Can you price it without visiting?
Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Do you come to Kelso?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Kelso from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
For landlords and businesses
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
If you manage property in Kelso, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
When we would advise against a repair
A repair is not always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- 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.
Surfaces we repair
- Vitreous china
- Cisterns & lids
- Toilet pans
- Porcelain
- Pedestals
What toilet chip repair costs
Prices start from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How much damage there is
- Access to the area
- How many items we do on one visit
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking.
How to get a fixed price
You can take the photos on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- One picture of the whole toilet
- Any details about the material
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Upload a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Kelso, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
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