Midlothian · Scotland

Toilet Chip Repair for North Middleton homes

Chip and break repairs to toilets, cisterns and other ceramics for homeowners, landlords and businesses in North Middleton. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips on the pan or rim
  • Pieces knocked off during fitting
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Toilet chip repair near North Middleton

Toilet chip repair in North Middleton without replacing anything

A crack that leaks can’t 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. If you’re dealing with chips on the cistern lid and chips on the pan or rim, we can help, on porcelain, vitreous china and toilet pans alike.

Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. Avoid dropping heavy items and use non-abrasive cleaners on the outside of the pan and cistern.

Chunk missing from a toilet pan, shown before and after repair
Where
North Middleton (EH23)
Area hub
Midlothian
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Price
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Should you replace it?

A new toilet needs a plumber and possibly new flooring, and a matching cistern may no longer be made. Repairing the chip leaves it in place. Prices start from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

Why North Middleton clients choose us

  • No extra charge for your area
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job

Take a look at our full price list.

How the visit works

We turn up when we said we would, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes one to two hours, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. We clean and dry the damaged area.
  2. We fill and rebuild missing material to the original shape.
  3. We sand it flush.
  4. We colour-match and finish the glaze.
  5. The repair is polished so it blends in.

Before we arrive

  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Point us to the nearest place to park

Ask for a price

To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away if a repair is the right fix.

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What toilet chip repair costs

Prices start from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:

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

The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking.

Quotes from your photos

We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:

  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • Where you are, by postcode

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire toilet, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

Work for landlords and builders

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

North Middleton and the surrounding area

North Middleton is about 5 miles south-east of Bonnyrigg, in Midlothian. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in North Middleton and nearby villages, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. North Middleton is one of 33 towns and villages in Midlothian where we work. We work right across the region, from North Middleton to Edinburgh (11 miles away).

All of EH23 is covered. Local streets include Borthwick Castle Place, Cleuch Road and Borthwick Castle Terrace, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around North Middleton: Arniston (1 mile north-west), Birkenside (1 mile north-west), Gorebridge (2 miles north-west), Carrington (3 miles west) and Gowkshill (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bonnyrigg (5 miles north-west), Dalkeith (5 miles north), Penicuik (8 miles west), Loanhead (7 miles north-west), Newtongrange (4 miles north-west) and Shawfair (8 miles north).

Around North Middleton

Our customers here include homes close to Borthwick Church. The nearest railway station is Gorebridge station, roughly 1.6 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Catcune Castle (1 mile north-west) and Midlothian Community Hospital (4.9 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Edgelaw Reservoir.

Map of North Middleton © OpenStreetMap contributors

Can I fix it myself?

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

When to call us in North Middleton

Toilets and cisterns generally get chipped during fitting, or from a dropped lid or bottle. Cistern lids get chipped surprisingly frequently.

People normally call us after spotting one of these:

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

Comparing quotes

  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • How your room will be protected
  • If travel is included in the price
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers

Choosing a repair company

North Middleton: your questions answered

Can tenants book a repair?

We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just ensure the landlord agrees.

Will there be a smell?

Expect a mild smell while we’re working, which fades afterwards.

Do you hold any accreditations?

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

Can you repair a chipped toilet?

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

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.

What about a leaking crack?

No. That needs a new toilet. We fix chips and broken pieces.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.

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 a repair cannot fix

It helps to know what we cannot do too:

  • 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 will give you a straight answer.

Surfaces we repair

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