West Sussex · England
Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Patching, West Sussex
Problem with your toilet in Patching? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the pan or rim
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
About our toilet chip repair in Patching
Leaking cracks need the toilet replacing, and we will tell you if that’s 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 pan or rim and damage from dropped items, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will come back. Take care with heavy items and use non-abrasive cleaners on the outside of the pan and cistern.
- Location
- Patching (BN13)
- County
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. It generally takes one to two hours, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- We clean and dry the damaged area.
- Next we rebuild the missing piece to its original shape.
- We sand the repair level.
- We colour-match and finish the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
Before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Getting a price
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Common problems we fix in Patching
Most toilet chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted, or when something heavy is dropped. Cistern lids are a common casualty.
The things customers typically mention when they call include:
- Chips on the cistern lid
- Chips on the pan or rim
- Marks on the outside of the pan
- Damage from dropped items
Questions to ask before booking
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How the colour is matched
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Who turns up on the day
How we price toilet chip repair
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- The material and finish
- How much damage there is
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Doing more than one item at once
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Quotes from your photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One picture of the whole toilet
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire toilet, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a toilet means a plumber and sometimes new flooring around the pan, and the matching cistern may be discontinued. Repairing the chip keeps the toilet you have. Our toilet chip repair starts from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Patching
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- One visit for most repairs
See our pricing.
FAQs for Patching
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Are there extra charges for Patching?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Patching.
Can a chipped toilet be fixed?
Yes. Chips to the pan, rim, cistern and lid are the most common jobs.
What we cannot put right
Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:
- 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 photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Patching
- Vitreous china
- Toilet pans
- Porcelain
- Pedestals
- Cisterns & lids
More services for Patching
Landlords, agents and businesses in Patching
For anyone letting property in or around Patching, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will price them together.
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.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Covering Patching
Patching is about 3 miles north-west of Worthing, in West Sussex. Jobs in Patching are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. We work in 371 places across West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 48 miles away.
Every address in BN13 is within our area. Whether you live on The Street and Coldharbour Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Patching include Clapham (1 mile south-east), Hammerpot (2 miles west), Cote (2 miles east), Angmering (2 miles south-west) and Hangleton (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Worthing (3 miles south-east), Bognor Regis (11 miles west), Chichester (14 miles west), Littlehampton (4 miles south-west), Shoreham-by-Sea (8 miles east) and Lancing (6 miles east).
Around Patching
In Patching, that means homes near The Angmering School, The Fox pub and Clapham Wood. Also close by are The Parish Church of St John the Divine (within half a mile north-west) and Clapham and Patching CofE Primary School (within half a mile south-east). The closest station to Patching is Goring-By-Sea station, roughly 2.3 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of Sussex Folklore (3.1 miles south-east) and Old Castle (3.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Patching include WWT Arundel and Highdown Hill.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
