Northamptonshire · England

Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Old, Northamptonshire

Toilet chip repair for Old, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed price, then we come to you.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips on the pan or rim
  • Damage from dropped items
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Toilet chip repair in Old

How we handle toilet chip repair in Old

Leaking cracks need the toilet replacing, and we will say so if we find one. We rebuild the damaged area and match it to the glaze, so you don’t need a plumber or a new toilet. Typical jobs include damage from dropped items and chips on the pan or rim, in toilet pans, cisterns & lids and pedestals.

Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee. Take care with heavy items and use non-abrasive cleaners on the outside of the pan and cistern.

Ceramic basin shown before and after repair
Area
Old (NN6)
County
Northamptonshire
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Should I try a DIY kit first?

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.

How the visit works

When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job normally takes an hour or two. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. We start by cleaning and drying the damage.
  2. We fill and rebuild missing material to the original shape.
  3. We sand the repair level.
  4. The glaze is colour matched and finished.
  5. Finally we polish it into the surrounding glaze.

Before we arrive

  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access

How to get a price

Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your NN6 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.

Get a free quote

Advice

Why repair rather than replace?

Replacing a toilet means a plumber and possibly new flooring, and the matching cistern may be discontinued. A repair keeps the toilet you have. Our toilet chip repair starts from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Why book with us

  • We leave the room as we found it
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • One visit for most repairs

Take a look at our full price list.

Where we work around Old

Old is about 6 miles south-west of Kettering, in Northamptonshire. Across the NN6 area, we carry out the work at your property. We cover 364 places across Northamptonshire. Our jobs stretch from Old to Birmingham (45 miles away).

All of NN6 is within our area. Jobs here include addresses on Faxton End, Harrington Road and Charles Close and the roads around them. Other places close to Old include Scaldwell (1 mile south-west), Walgrave (1 mile south-east), Lamport (2 miles north-west), Mawsley Village (2 miles north-east) and Hanging Houghton (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Northampton (7 miles south), Corby (11 miles north-east), Kettering (6 miles north-east), Wellingborough (7 miles south-east), Daventry (15 miles south-west) and Rushden (11 miles east).

Local landmarks in Old

In Old, that means homes near Church of St Andrew and The White Horse pub and the streets around them. A little further out are Kettering General Hospital (5.6 miles north-east) and Carpetbagger Aviation Museum (3.7 miles north). Not far away are Pitsford Water.

Map of Old © OpenStreetMap contributors

When we’d advise against a repair

We won’t 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 will tell you honestly before booking.

Materials we work on in Old

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

Signs you need toilet chip repair in Old

Most toilet chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted, or when something heavy is dropped. Cistern lids get chipped surprisingly frequently.

These are the problems we are asked about most:

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

Before you book anyone

  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • If travel is included in the price
  • How long it needs to cure

Choosing a repair company

Old: your questions answered

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

Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.

Which areas do you work in?

The whole UK, including all of Northamptonshire. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Is a repair better than a new one?

Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.

Will it make a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.

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.

Are you a vetted contractor?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

How we price toilet chip repair

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

  • The type of damage
  • How many areas need work
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Unusual colours or finishes

Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Old. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Getting a price from photos

Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • A wider photo showing the whole toilet
  • Any details about the material
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

For a price in Old, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Old

Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

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