Coleraine · Northern Ireland

Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Portrush, Coleraine

Local toilet chip repair for Portrush: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Pieces knocked off during fitting
  • Damage from dropped items
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Toilet chip repair near Portrush

Toilet chip repair in Portrush 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 will tell you if that’s what we find. Common call-outs are for chips on the cistern lid and marks on the outside of the pan, across porcelain, vitreous china and toilet pans.

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Avoid dropping heavy items and clean the outside of the pan gently.

Location
Portrush (BT56)
County
Coleraine
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a damaged toilet pan restored by Surface Doctor

What affects the price in Portrush

Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • How many areas need work

Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Send photos for a quote

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:

  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • One picture of the whole toilet
  • Where you are, by postcode

To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

Landlord and trade work in Portrush

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.

We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details.

About Portrush

Portrush is about 4 miles north of Coleraine, in Coleraine. Jobs in Portrush are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your photos, then a visit to do the work.

We cover every part of BT56. We also cover the places around Portrush: Portstewart (3 miles south-west), Coleraine (4 miles south), Bushmills (5 miles east), Ballymoney (10 miles south-east) and Ballycastle (15 miles east). If you’re somewhere remote, ring us first and we will plan the trip.

Near you in Portrush

Typical jobs here are in homes near St Patrick's RC Church and Portrush Primary School and the streets around them. A little further out are Causeway Hospital (5.2 miles south) and Dunluce Castle (2.9 miles east).

Map of Portrush © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should you replace it?

Replacing a toilet means a plumber and possibly new flooring, and a matching cistern may no longer be made. A repair keeps the toilet you have. Prices start from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Why book with us

  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface

Read our full price list.

What we are called out for in Portrush

Most toilet chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted, or from a dropped lid or bottle. Cistern lids get chipped surprisingly frequently.

You may need us if you’ve spotted:

  • Pieces knocked off during fitting
  • Chips on the pan or rim
  • Damage from dropped items
  • Chips on the cistern lid

What your quote should include

  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • Who will actually do the work

10 questions to ask before you book

What happens on the day

Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. It normally takes one to two hours, and you can get on with other things while we are there.

  1. We start by cleaning and drying the damage.
  2. Next we rebuild the missing piece to its original shape.
  3. We sand it flush.
  4. We match the colour to the glaze.
  5. We polish the repair to blend it in.

How to prepare

  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children

Get a quote

Email us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Portrush, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

Get a fixed price

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What we can’t put right

Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:

  • 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 photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.

Materials we work on in Portrush

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

Your questions about toilet chip repair in Portrush

Is there any odour?

Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.

Can landlords book you?

Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

How do I book?

Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.

Can you quote from photos?

Usually, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.

Do you work in Portrush?

Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Portrush. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.

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