Cornwall · England
Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Porthleven, Cornwall
Chip and break repairs to toilets, cisterns and other ceramics for householders, landlords and businesses in Porthleven. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Chips on the pan or rim
Porthleven: your questions answered
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work. It fades as everything cures.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is it messy?
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 householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Porthleven.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Toilet chip repair in Porthleven without replacing anything
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’ll say so if we find one. Whether it’s marks on the outside of the pan and pieces knocked off during fitting, we can help, 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
- Porthleven (TR13)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Porthleven as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
What we are called out for in Porthleven
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
- Chips on the cistern lid
- Damage from dropped items
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
What to look for in a quote
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How to care for the finish
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
About Porthleven
Porthleven is about 2 miles south-west of Helston, in Cornwall. We visit clients in Porthleven, so nothing has to leave your home. Porthleven is one of 644 places in Cornwall where we work.
All of TR13 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as Thomas Street, Thomas Terrace and The Gue. Other places close to Porthleven include Breage (2 miles north-west), Sithney Common (2 miles north-east), Penhale Jakes (2 miles north-west), Sithney Green (2 miles north) and Helston (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Falmouth (11 miles north-east), Camborne (9 miles north), Redruth (11 miles north), Penzance (10 miles west), Hayle (8 miles north-west) and St Ives (11 miles north-west).
Around Porthleven
Our customers here include homes close to Porthleven School, Helston Community College and Saint Bartholomew's Church. A little further out are Helston Castle (1.8 miles north-east) and Helston Community Hospital (2.2 miles east). Not far away are Tregonning Hill and The Loe.
Repairing versus replacing in Porthleven
Replacing a toilet needs a plumber and sometimes new flooring around the pan, and the matching cistern may be discontinued. Repairing the chip leaves it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
What you get with us
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Typically one visit, start to finish
Read our prices page.
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. What matters most is:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Access to the area
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What the surface is made of
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Quotes from your photos
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Natural light rather than flash
- Details of any past repairs
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole toilet, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
How the visit works
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take an hour or two, tidy-up included.
- We start by cleaning and drying the damage.
- We fill and rebuild missing material to the original shape.
- It’s sanded flush.
- The glaze is colour matched and finished.
- Finally we polish it into the surrounding glaze.
Before we arrive
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Open a window if you can
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Ask for a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job without visiting.
Advice
What we can’t put right
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 before booking.
Materials we repair
- Cisterns & lids
- Vitreous china
- Toilet pans
- Porcelain
- Pedestals
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What else we do in Porthleven
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
