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Toilet Chip Repair in Ratho
Damaged toilet in Ratho? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Marks on the outside of the pan
- Chips on the cistern lid
How we handle toilet chip repair in Ratho
We rebuild the damaged area and match it to the glaze, so you don’t need a plumber or a new toilet. A crack that leaks cannot be fixed with a cosmetic repair, and we will say so if we find one. Whether it’s marks on the outside of the pan and pieces knocked off during fitting, we can typically put it right.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right. Take care with heavy items and use non-abrasive cleaners on the outside of the pan and cistern.
- Area
- Ratho (EH28)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we can’t put right
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- 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 before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Pedestals
- Cisterns & lids
- Vitreous china
- Porcelain
- Toilet pans
Can I fix it myself?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
What we are called out for in Ratho
Toilets and cisterns normally get chipped during fitting, or when something heavy is dropped. Cistern lids get chipped surprisingly frequently.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Damage from dropped items
- Chips on the pan or rim
- Marks on the outside of the pan
- Chips on the cistern lid
What to look for in a quote
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What aftercare is recommended
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
Repair or replace in Ratho?
Replacing a toilet needs 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. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ratho
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Work done at your home or business
- Most jobs done in one visit
- No need to remove anything
Read our prices page.
What affects the price in Ratho
Prices start from £95. There is no charge for travel to Ratho. The price comes down to:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What the surface is made of
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The colour and finish to match
We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Getting a price from photos
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A wider photo showing the whole toilet
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole toilet, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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Ratho questions
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
How do I get a price for toilet chip repair in Ratho?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and we’ll quote them together.
Are there extra charges for Ratho?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
What information do you need?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
What we do, step by step
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which generally takes one to two hours. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- First the damaged area is cleaned and dried.
- Next we rebuild the missing piece to its original shape.
- We sand the repair level.
- We match the colour to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Get a quote
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Related advice
Ratho and nearby
Ratho is about 6 miles east of Livingston, in Edinburgh. Clients in Ratho get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in 175 places across Edinburgh. We work right across the region, from Ratho to Edinburgh (7 miles away).
Every address in EH28 is covered. Streets in the area include Main Street, Dalmahoy Road and Lidgate Shot, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover include Ratho Station (1 mile north), Ingliston (1 mile north), Warriston (2 miles south-east), Gogar (2 miles north-east) and Hermiston (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (7 miles east), Leith (9 miles north-east), Bonnington (8 miles north-east), Greenside (8 miles east), Broughton (8 miles east) and Bellevue (8 miles east).
Near you in Ratho
In Ratho, that means homes near Ratho Parish Church and Lady's Well. Ratho’s nearest station is Edinburgh Gateway station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find The Gyle Shopping Centre (2.8 miles north-east) and Illieston Castle (2.4 miles west). The countryside around Ratho includes Dundas Loch and Warklaw Hill.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ratho
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Edinburgh and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
