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Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Longridge, Gloucestershire

Chip and break repairs to toilets, cisterns and other ceramics for homes and businesses in Longridge and across Gloucestershire. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.

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

Need toilet chip repair in Longridge?

Should you replace it?

Replacing a toilet means a plumber and possibly new flooring, and a matching cistern may no longer be made. Repairing the chip keeps the toilet you have. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Why Longridge customers choose us

  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Everything repaired in place
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • Work done at your home or business

See our prices page.

How we handle toilet chip repair in Longridge

A crack that leaks cannot be fixed with a cosmetic repair, 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. Our repair technicians work on toilet pans, vitreous china and pedestals, and the jobs we see most are damage from dropped items and chips on the cistern lid.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Take care with heavy items and clean the outside of the pan gently.

Where
Longridge (GL19)
Area hub
Gloucestershire
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Broken toilet pan rim rebuilt and refinished, before and after

Can I fix it myself?

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.

What happens on the day

From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes one to two hours, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.

  1. We start by cleaning and drying the damage.
  2. We fill and rebuild missing material to the original shape.
  3. It’s sanded flush.
  4. The glaze is colour matched and finished.
  5. Finally we polish it into the surrounding glaze.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible

Getting a price

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole toilet, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.

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Questions from Longridge

Is repairing better than replacing?

Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

You’ll get a fixed quote back, typically with dates to choose from. There is no obligation to book.

Can you repair a chipped toilet?

Yes. Chips to the pan, rim, cistern and lid are the most common jobs.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.

Which areas do you work in?

We cover the entire UK, including Longridge and the rest of Gloucestershire. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.

Do the materials smell?

There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.

When we’d advise against a repair

To be straight with you, 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.

What we work on

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

For landlords and businesses

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Longridge use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.

Common problems we fix in Longridge

Most toilet chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted, or when something heavy is dropped. Cistern lids get chipped surprisingly frequently.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • Pieces knocked off during fitting
  • Chips on the pan or rim
  • Marks on the outside of the pan
  • Chips on the cistern lid

Comparing quotes

  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • When it can be used again
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match

How to compare quotes

Our work in Longridge

Longridge is about 5 miles north of Gloucester, in Gloucestershire. Clients in Longridge get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Longridge is one of 470 towns and villages in Gloucestershire where we work. We work right across the region, from Longridge to Birmingham (about 41 miles away).

All of GL19 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover include Hartpury (1 mile west), Ashleworth (1 mile north), Woolridge (1 mile south-west), Wickridge Street (2 miles north) and Sandhurst (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Cheltenham (8 miles east), Gloucester (5 miles south), Stroud (12 miles south), Tewkesbury (7 miles north-east), St Paul's (9 miles east) and Lansdown (9 miles east).

What’s near Longridge

Our clients here include homes close to Church of St Andrew and St Bartholomew, Ashleworth Church of England Primary School and Boat Inn and the streets around them. Longridge’s nearest station is Gloucester station, about 4.2 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Gloucester Castle (4.2 miles south) and Gloucestershire Royal Infirmary (4.2 miles south). Not far away are Lassington Wood.

Map of Longridge © OpenStreetMap contributors

What affects the price in Longridge

Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. This is what makes a difference:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • How much damage there is
  • The material and finish
  • How easy the damage is to reach

We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Longridge. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Send pictures for a quote

When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • A wider photo showing the entire toilet
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • The material, if you know it
  • Natural light rather than flash

If you’re in Longridge and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

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