Herefordshire · England
Toilet Chip Repair in Old Forge
Our repair technicians come to Old Forge for chip and break repairs to toilets, cisterns and other ceramics. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Chips on the cistern lid
What we’re called out for in Old Forge
Toilets and cisterns generally get chipped during fitting, or from a dropped lid or bottle. Cistern lids get chipped surprisingly often.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Chips on the pan or rim
- Chips on the cistern lid
- Marks on the outside of the pan
Before booking anyone
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How soon you can use it again
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
Toilet chip repair in Old Forge, done in place
We rebuild the damaged area and match it to the glaze, so the toilet stays in place. A crack that leaks cannot be fixed with a cosmetic repair, and we will tell you if that’s what we find. Our repair technicians work on cisterns & lids, vitreous china and porcelain, and people most frequently call us about marks on the outside of the pan and damage from dropped items.
You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Avoid dropping heavy items and use non-abrasive cleaners on the outside of the pan and cistern.
- Where
- Old Forge (HR9)
- Area hub
- Herefordshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Old Forge
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
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Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
FAQs for Old Forge
Can you repair a chipped toilet?
Yes. We repair chips on pans, rims, cisterns and lids.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can you quote from photos?
Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Herefordshire.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.
What information do you need?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
When a repair isn’t the answer
We will not take on work that will not 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 pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Pedestals
- Cisterns & lids
- Toilet pans
- Porcelain
- Vitreous china
Where we work around Old Forge
Old Forge is about 4 miles south-west of Ross-on-Wye, in Herefordshire. Across the HR9 area, we come to you. Old Forge is one of 255 places in Herefordshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 53 miles away.
Jobs in HR9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also travel to Goodrich Cross (1 mile north-east), Whitchurch (1 mile south-west), Goodrich (1 mile north-east), Symonds Yat (1 mile south) and Symonds Yat West (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Hereford (14 miles north), Ross-on-Wye (4 miles north-east), Ledbury (15 miles north-east), Redhill (13 miles north), Newton Farm (13 miles north) and Merrivale (4 miles north-east).
What’s near Old Forge
In Old Forge, that means homes near Cross Keys Inn, Church of St Dubricius and Whitchurch CofE Primary School and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Ross on Wye Hospital (4.1 miles north-east) and Kirbee Rural Crafts Museum (1.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Old Forge include Huntsham Hill.
What toilet chip repair costs
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- What kind of damage it is
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Access to the area
- Unusual colours or finishes
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed price
Phone photos are fine, there is no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- Where you are, by postcode
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One picture of the whole toilet
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Repairing versus replacing in Old Forge
A new toilet needs a plumber and sometimes new flooring around the pan, and a matching cistern may no longer be made. Repairing the chip leaves it in place. Our toilet chip repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Old Forge. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Old Forge
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- Work done at your home or business
- A year’s guarantee on all work
See our prices page.
What we do, step by step
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. Allow one to two hours, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- We start by cleaning and drying the damage.
- We fill and rebuild missing material to the original shape.
- We sand it flush.
- We colour-match and finish the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
How to prepare
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Get a quote
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
