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Toilet Chip Repair in Moredun

Chip and break repairs to toilets, cisterns and other ceramics for householders, landlords and businesses in Moredun. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Pieces knocked off during fitting
  • Chips on the cistern lid
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Trusted toilet chip repair in Moredun

Toilet chip repair at your home in Moredun

A crack that leaks cannot 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 the toilet stays in place. If you’re dealing with chips on the cistern lid and damage from dropped items, we can help.

You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Moredun as everywhere else we work. Avoid dropping heavy items and use non-abrasive cleaners on the outside of the pan and cistern.

Ceramic basin shown before and after repair
Location
Moredun (EH17, EH16)
Area hub
Edinburgh
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Why repair rather than replace?

A new toilet needs a plumber and sometimes new flooring around the pan, and the matching cistern may be discontinued. A repair keeps the toilet you have. Our toilet chip repair starts from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

Why Moredun clients choose us

  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • One visit for most repairs

See our pricing.

What happens on the day

From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes one to two hours, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.

  1. We clean and dry the damaged area.
  2. Next we rebuild the missing piece to its original shape.
  3. We sand the repair level.
  4. We match the colour to the glaze.
  5. The repair is polished so it blends in.

Preparing for the visit

  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Point us to the nearest place to park

Get a quote

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the toilet, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

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FAQs for Moredun

How soon can you come?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.

Can you repair a chipped toilet?

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

Do the materials smell?

It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.

Can pets and children be at home?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.

What happens next?

We review the pictures and send a fixed quote.

Do you cover Moredun?

Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Moredun from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

Signs you need toilet chip repair in Moredun

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

The things clients generally mention when they call are:

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

Comparing quotes

  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • How the room is protected while they work

Our hiring checklist

Our work in Moredun

Moredun is about 3 miles north-west of Bonnyrigg, in Edinburgh. Across the EH17 area, we carry out the work at your property. We work in 175 places across Edinburgh.

We cover every part of EH17 and EH16 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Drum Avenue, Gilmerton Road and Craigour Avenue, and we cover them all. Moredun is on the A772, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you are just outside Moredun, we cover Craigour (1 mile north-west), Fernieside (1 mile south-east), Ferniehill (1 mile south-east), Little France (1 mile north) and Ellen's Glen (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (3 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (4 miles north-west), Greenside (4 miles north-west), Broughton (4 miles north-west) and Bellevue (4 miles north-west).

Local landmarks in Moredun

Typical jobs here are in homes near Drum Park, Liberton Parish Church and Liberton High School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Shawfair station, roughly 1.8 miles east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.4 miles north-west) and Craigmillar Castle (0.9 miles north). The countryside around Moredun includes The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.

Map of Moredun © OpenStreetMap contributors

Prices and what affects them

Repairs from £95. You’ll know the full cost before booking. We take into account:

  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How many areas need work

The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.

Getting a price from pictures

The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:

  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • One picture of the entire toilet
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings

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

For landlords and businesses

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

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

What we can’t put right

Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:

  • 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 photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.

Materials we repair

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

Should I try a DIY kit first?

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

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