Kent · England
Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Martin, Kent
Chip and break repairs to toilets, cisterns and other ceramics in Martin, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the cistern lid
- Chips on the pan or rim
About our toilet chip repair in Martin
Chips are rebuilt and colour matched to the glaze, so the toilet stays in place. Leaking cracks need the toilet replacing, and we’ll tell you if that is what we find. Common call-outs are for pieces knocked off during fitting and damage from dropped items, across cisterns & lids, porcelain and pedestals.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll sort it. Take care with heavy items and clean the outside of the pan gently.
- Area
- Martin (CT15)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Martin
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and we’ll quote them together.
What information do you need?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
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.
Can you fix a cracked toilet that leaks?
No. That needs a new toilet. We fix chips and broken pieces.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
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How it works
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 job takes one to two hours, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We start by cleaning and drying the damage.
- Missing material is filled and rebuilt to the original shape.
- We sand it flush.
- We match the colour to the glaze.
- Finally we polish it into the surrounding glaze.
Before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let us know about parking or access
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
How to get a price
If you’re in Martin and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
How we price toilet chip repair
Prices start from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How much damage there is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from pictures
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Details of any past repairs
- A picture taken from further back
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole toilet, we can give you a fixed quote.
Should you replace it?
A new toilet means a plumber and sometimes new flooring around the pan, and a matching cistern may no longer be made. A repair keeps the toilet you have. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Martin
- One visit for most repairs
- Colour-matched on site
- One price list for the whole UK
- No need to remove anything
Take a look at our pricing.
Martin and the surrounding area
Martin is about 3 miles north-east of Dover, in Kent. Our technicians come to customers in Martin and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Martin is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 66 miles away.
Here we cover the CT15 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as The Street, Waterworks Lane and Ringwould Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Martin: Martin Mill (1 mile south-east), East Langdon (1 mile south-west), West Langdon (1 mile west), Ringwould (1 mile north-east) and Sutton (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (13 miles north-west), Margate (14 miles north), Dover (3 miles south-west), Folkestone (10 miles south-west), Ramsgate (12 miles north) and Broadstairs (13 miles north).
Around Martin
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Lantern Inn, Duke of York's Royal Military School and Church of St Augustine, among other places. Martin has its own railway station: Martin Mill station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Royal Victoria Hospital (3.6 miles south-west) and St Margaret's Museum (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Martin includes Dover Western Heights.
What a repair cannot fix
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- 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.
Materials we work on in Martin
- Toilet pans
- Cisterns & lids
- Pedestals
- Vitreous china
- Porcelain
Common problems we fix in Martin
Toilets and cisterns generally get chipped during fitting, or when something heavy is dropped. Cistern lids are a common casualty.
Clients generally contact us about:
- Marks on the outside of the pan
- Chips on the cistern lid
- Damage from dropped items
- Chips on the pan or rim
Questions to ask before booking
- Who turns up on the day
- What preparation is included
- How your room will be protected
- How to look after the finish
Landlord and trade work in Martin
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
