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Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Murton, York

Fixed-price toilet chip repair in Murton and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips on the cistern lid
  • Chips on the pan or rim
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Toilet chip repair in Murton

What a repair cannot fix

Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:

  • 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 pictures and we will tell you honestly before booking.

Materials we work on in Murton

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

About our toilet chip repair in Murton

We rebuild the damaged area and match it to the glaze, so the toilet stays in place. Leaking cracks need the toilet replacing, and we will say so if we find one. If you are dealing with marks on the outside of the pan and chips on the cistern lid, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.

Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do. Avoid dropping heavy items and use non-abrasive cleaners on the outside of the pan and cistern.

Location
Murton (YO19)
Area hub
York
Warranty
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Broken toilet pan rim rebuilt and refinished, before and after

Repairing versus replacing in Murton

A new toilet means a plumber and possibly new flooring, and a matching cistern may no longer be made. Repairing the chip leaves it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Why Murton clients choose us

  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • Everything repaired in place
  • Colour-matched on site
  • One visit for most repairs

See our prices page.

Murton and the surrounding area

Murton is about 3 miles east of York, in York. Jobs in Murton are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We cover all 79 towns and villages across York. Our nearest city page is Leeds, about 24 miles away.

Our repair technicians cover all of YO19. Local streets include Smary Lane, Blue Coat and Moor Lane. If you’re just outside Murton, we cover Grimston (1 mile south), Osbaldwick (1 mile south-west), Derwenthorpe (1 mile west), Hopgrove (2 miles north-west) and Tang Hall (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover York (3 miles west), Clementhorpe (3 miles west), Bishophill (3 miles west), Hungate (3 miles west), Clifton (4 miles west) and Haxby (4 miles north-west).

Local landmarks in Murton

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Archbishop Holgate's School, Bay Horse Inn and Dunnington Church of England Primary School. For rail, the closest station is York station, roughly 3.4 miles west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around York Castle (2.9 miles west) and Yorkshire Museum of Farming (less than half a mile south). Not far away are Kimberlow Hill.

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What toilet chip repair costs

Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We look at:

  • Access to the area
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • How many areas need work
  • What the surface is made of

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.

Quotes from your pictures

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:

  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.

Can I fix it myself?

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

Murton: your questions answered

Do you work in Murton?

Yes, we do. We send a technician to Murton for every job, with no extra charge for travel.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

When can you do it?

We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Do the materials smell?

There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.

Is there a call-out fee?

No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.

How do I book?

Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.

Can tenants book a repair?

Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

Landlord and trade work in Murton

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

What we are called out for in Murton

Toilets and cisterns normally get chipped during fitting, or when something heavy is dropped. Cistern lids get chipped surprisingly often.

Customers generally contact us about:

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

Before booking anyone

  • What aftercare is recommended
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • What happens if they find more damage

Choosing a repair company

What we do, step by step

There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to one to two hours.

  1. We clean and dry the damaged area.
  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. Finally we polish it into the surrounding glaze.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated

Get a quote

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire toilet, we can price the job the same day in most cases.

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