Cornwall · England
Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Portscatho, Cornwall
Our technicians come to Portscatho for chip and break repairs to toilets, cisterns and other ceramics. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Marks on the outside of the pan
When we’d advise against a repair
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- 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.
Materials we work on in Portscatho
- Pedestals
- Cisterns & lids
- Porcelain
- Toilet pans
- Vitreous china
How we handle toilet chip repair in Portscatho
A crack that leaks can’t be fixed with a cosmetic repair, and we will say so if we find one. We rebuild the damaged area and match it to the glaze, so the toilet stays in place. Our repair technicians work on pedestals, cisterns & lids and toilet pans, and people most frequently call us about marks on the outside of the pan and chips on the pan or rim.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work. Avoid dropping heavy items and clean the outside of the pan gently.
- Area
- Portscatho (TR2)
- County
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. 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.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Your questions about toilet chip repair in Portscatho
Can you repair a chipped toilet?
Yes. We repair chips on pans, rims, cisterns and lids.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Do you work in Portscatho?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Portscatho. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
For landlords and businesses
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Towns and villages near Portscatho
More services for Portscatho
Repairing versus replacing in Portscatho
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. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. 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 combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why book with us
- Same prices wherever you are
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Read our prices page.
Portscatho and nearby
Portscatho is about 5 miles north-east of Falmouth, in Cornwall. From the centre of Portscatho to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in all 644 towns and villages in Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of TR2 is covered. That includes homes on Gwarak Gwel an Mor, River Street and Treventon Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Portscatho include Gerrans (1 mile west), St Just in Roseland (1 mile west), St Mawes (2 miles south-west), St Anthony in Roseland (2 miles south-west) and Treworlas (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Truro (7 miles north-west), Falmouth (5 miles south-west), St Austell (14 miles north-east), Camborne (14 miles west), Redruth (12 miles west) and Helston (14 miles west).
Around Portscatho
We visit homes around Church of St Gerrans and Gerrans School and the streets around them. The closest station to Portscatho is Falmouth Docks station, roughly 4 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Gerrans Parish Heritage Centre (under half a mile south-west) and St Mawes Castle (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Portscatho includes Carne Beacon.
What toilet chip repair costs
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How much damage there is
- The type of damage
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking.
How to get a fixed price
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- One picture of the whole toilet
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- What it’s made of, if you know
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
What we are called out for in Portscatho
Toilets and cisterns normally get chipped during fitting, or when something heavy is dropped. Cistern lids are a common casualty.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Chips on the pan or rim
- Damage from dropped items
- Chips on the cistern lid
Questions to ask before booking
- When it can be used again
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How changes to the job are handled
- How to care for the finish
The process
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take one to two hours, including clearing up.
- We clean and dry the damaged area.
- Missing material is filled and rebuilt to the original shape.
- It’s sanded flush.
- We match the colour to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
How to prepare
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
Ask for a price
Send us photos of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Portscatho, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
