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Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Malpas, Cornwall

Toilet chip repair across Malpas and nearby, typically in one visit.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Pieces knocked off during fitting
  • Chips on the pan or rim
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Toilet chip repair in Malpas

The process

On the day, 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 tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.

  1. We start by cleaning and drying the damage.
  2. Missing material is filled and rebuilt to the original shape.
  3. It’s sanded flush.
  4. We match the colour to the glaze.
  5. The repair is polished so it blends in.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Ensure the area is dry

Ask for a price

The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

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Toilet chip repair in Malpas, done in place

A crack that leaks can’t be fixed with a cosmetic repair, and we will tell you if that is what we find. We rebuild the damaged area and match it to the glaze, so you do not need a plumber or a new toilet. Common call-outs are for chips on the cistern lid and pieces knocked off during fitting, in cisterns & lids, porcelain and vitreous china.

Every job is backed for twelve months in Malpas and everywhere else. 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.

Location
Malpas (TR1)
Area hub
Cornwall
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Chunk missing from a toilet pan, shown before and after repair

Your questions about toilet chip repair in Malpas

Do the materials smell?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.

What happens after I send photos?

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

What areas do you cover?

We cover the whole UK, including Malpas and the rest of Cornwall. Just include your postcode and we’ll confirm dates.

How do I get a price for toilet chip repair in Malpas?

Repairs from £95. We give a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item and your postcode.

Can tenants book a repair?

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

What if the damage is worse than the photos show?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.

Can you price it without visiting?

Nearly always. If photos do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

Do you need toilet chip repair in Malpas?

Most toilet chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted, or from a dropped lid or bottle. Cistern lids get chipped surprisingly often.

You may need us if you’ve spotted:

  • Damage from dropped items
  • Chips on the pan or rim
  • Pieces knocked off during fitting
  • Chips on the cistern lid

Questions to ask before booking

  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • What prep work is covered
  • How the colour is matched

Our hiring checklist

Prices and what affects them

Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:

  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Access to the area
  • The material
  • How many items we do on one visit

The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.

How to get a fixed price

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

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • One picture of the entire toilet
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

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.

Repairing versus replacing in Malpas

A new toilet means a plumber and possibly new flooring, and a matching cistern may no longer be made. A repair leaves it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

What you get with us

  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Most jobs done in one visit

Read our pricing.

Work for landlords and builders

Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Malpas use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.

When we’d advise against a repair

We won’t take on work 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)

Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.

Materials we work on in Malpas

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

About Malpas

Malpas is about 2 miles south-east of Truro, in Cornwall. Across the TR1 area, we carry out the work at your property. We work in all 644 towns and villages across Cornwall.

Our visits in TR1 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on Malpas Road and The Old Nursery or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. We also travel to Calenick (2 miles west), Truro (2 miles north-west), Trelissick (2 miles south), Playing Place (2 miles south-west) and Penelewey (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newquay (12 miles north), Falmouth (7 miles south), St Austell (13 miles north-east), Camborne (12 miles west), Redruth (9 miles west) and Helston (15 miles south-west).

What’s near Malpas

Around Malpas, we work in homes near St Andrew, Courtney Library and Penair School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Truro station, about 2.2 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Cornwall Infirmary (1.6 miles north-west) and Carrick (1.8 miles north-west). Open spaces near Malpas include Daubuz Moors.

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