Somerset · England

Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Long Load, Somerset

Chip and break repairs to toilets, cisterns and other ceramics at your home in Long Load, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips on the pan or rim
  • Marks on the outside of the pan
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Toilet chip repair in Long Load

Toilet chip repair in Long Load without replacing anything

A crack that leaks can’t be fixed with a cosmetic repair, and we’ll tell you if that is what we find. Chips are rebuilt and colour matched to the glaze, so the toilet stays in place. If you’re dealing with damage from dropped items and chips on the pan or rim, we can help, on cisterns & lids, vitreous china and toilet pans alike.

Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee. Take care with heavy items and clean the outside of the pan gently.

Ceramic basin shown before and after repair
Location
Long Load (TA10)
Region
Somerset
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

How the visit works

There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to one to two hours, including clearing up.

  1. We clean and dry the damaged area.
  2. Next we rebuild the missing piece to its original shape.
  3. It’s sanded flush.
  4. We match the colour to the glaze.
  5. Finally we polish it into the surrounding glaze.

Preparing for the visit

  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift

Getting a price

Upload pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, with your TA10 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

Get a fixed quote

Related advice

Common questions in Long Load

What about a leaking crack?

No. That needs a new toilet. We repair cosmetic chips and breaks.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

Typically, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.

Is my repair covered?

Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

What happens after I send pictures?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.

What information do you need?

Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire toilet and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.

What areas do you cover?

Across the UK, and that includes Long Load. Our prices are the same everywhere.

Will the price change on the day?

We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

Is there a call-out fee?

Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.

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.

If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

When we would advise against a repair

We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:

  • 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 pictures and we will say what we think before you book.

Surfaces we repair

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

Signs you need toilet chip repair in Long Load

Toilets and cisterns usually get chipped during fitting, or when something heavy is dropped. Cistern lids are a common casualty.

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

  • Damage from dropped items
  • Chips on the pan or rim
  • Marks on the outside of the pan
  • Chips on the cistern lid

Before you book anyone

  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • How to care for the finish
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • Who turns up on the day

Choosing a repair company

Long Load and the surrounding area

Long Load is about 7 miles north-west of Yeovil, in Somerset. We travel to homes and businesses in Long Load and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. We work in 640 places in Somerset, from the larger towns to small villages.

Here we cover the TA10 postcode area. Local streets include College Close and Church Lane. If you are just outside Long Load, we cover Long Sutton (1 mile north), Knole (2 miles north-east), Upton (2 miles north), Catsgore (3 miles north-east) and Pitney (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Taunton (15 miles west), Bridgwater (13 miles north-west), Yeovil (7 miles south-east), Chard (12 miles south-west), Wells (15 miles north) and Street (8 miles north).

Around Long Load

In Long Load, that means homes near Christ Church, among other places. For a walk, there’s Ham Hill.

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Landlords, agents and businesses in Long Load

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Long Load use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

Repairing versus replacing in Long Load

A new toilet needs a plumber and sometimes new flooring around the pan, and the matching cistern may be discontinued. A repair leaves it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.

What you get with us

  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited

Take a look at our prices page.

How we price toilet chip repair

Prices start from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:

  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • The material
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.

How to get a fixed price

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area

For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

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