Hampshire · England

Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Knapp, Hampshire

Toilet chip repair for Knapp, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed price, then we come to you.

  • 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

Trusted toilet chip repair in Knapp

Toilet chip repair at your home in Knapp

Leaking cracks need the toilet replacing, and we’ll 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. We regularly repair cisterns & lids, toilet pans and pedestals, and common reasons people get in touch are marks on the outside of the pan and chips on the cistern lid.

Every job is backed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work. Avoid dropping heavy items and use non-abrasive cleaners on the outside of the pan and cistern.

Before and after: a damaged toilet pan restored by Surface Doctor
Where
Knapp (SO51)
Area hub
Hampshire
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Knapp: your questions answered

Can you quote from photos?

Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.

Does someone need to be in?

We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.

When can you do it?

Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.

Do you cover Knapp?

Yes. We work across the UK and come to Knapp. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Is it messy?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.

What information do you need?

A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

About Knapp

Knapp is about 2 miles north-west of Chandler's Ford, in Hampshire. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. We cover 683 places in Hampshire. We work right across the region, from Knapp to London (67 miles away).

We work across the SO51 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Knapp include Ampfield (1 mile south-west), Broadgate (1 mile south-east), Gosport (1 mile south-west), Lower Slackstead (1 mile north-west) and Crampmoor (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Winchester (6 miles north-east), Eastleigh (5 miles south-east), Fareham (15 miles south-east), Andover (14 miles north), Totton (7 miles south-west) and Hedge End (8 miles south-east).

What’s near Knapp

We visit homes around White Horse Public House, Church of St Mark and Ampfield Church of England Primary School and the streets around them. Knapp’s nearest station is Chandlers Ford station, roughly 2.5 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Romsey Community Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and King Johns House (3.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Knapp include Emer Bog and Baddesley Common.

Map of Knapp © OpenStreetMap contributors

When a repair is not the answer

In fairness, some problems need a different fix:

  • 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.

Materials we work on in Knapp

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

Prices and what affects them

Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:

  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • How much damage there is
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • Doing more than one item at once

We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Knapp. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Send pictures for a quote

You can generally get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:

  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • A picture taken from further back
  • The material, if you know it
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

Upload photos of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you are in Knapp, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

Repairing versus replacing in Knapp

A new toilet needs a plumber and possibly new flooring, and the matching cistern may be discontinued. Repairing the chip keeps the toilet you have. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

What you get with us

  • Normally one visit, start to finish
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year

See our prices page.

How the visit works

When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take an hour or two. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. First the damaged area is cleaned and dried.
  2. Missing material is filled and rebuilt to the original shape.
  3. We sand the repair level.
  4. We colour-match and finish the glaze.
  5. Finally we polish it into the surrounding glaze.

Before we arrive

  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive

Get a quote

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

Send photos for a quote

Advice

Can I fix it myself?

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.

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.

Landlord and trade work in Knapp

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

What we are called out for in Knapp

Toilets and cisterns typically get chipped during fitting, or from a dropped lid or bottle. Cistern lids are a common casualty.

Most people contact us after spotting something like this:

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

Questions to ask before you book

  • When it can be used again
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Aftercare advice
  • Whether the price covers travel

Our hiring checklist

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