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Toilet Chip Repair for Rattar homes

Damaged toilet in Rattar? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with 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 Rattar

How we handle toilet chip repair in Rattar

We rebuild the damaged area and match it to the glaze, so the toilet stays in place. A crack that leaks can’t be fixed with a cosmetic repair, and we will say so if we find one. If you are dealing with damage from dropped items and marks on the outside of the pan, we can help, whatever the material.

Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee. Take care with heavy items and use non-abrasive cleaners on the outside of the pan and cistern.

Location
Rattar (KW14)
County
Highland
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Ceramic basin shown before and after repair

FAQs for Rattar

Can pets and children be at home?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

How soon can you come?

That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

What information do you need?

Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.

Can you fix a cracked toilet that leaks?

No. That needs a new toilet. We repair cosmetic chips and breaks.

What if the damage is worse than the photos show?

The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

Which areas do you work in?

We work UK-wide, so Rattar is covered. Prices don’t change with location.

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.

Landlord and trade work in Rattar

For anyone letting property in or around Rattar, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will price them together.

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

Rattar and the surrounding area

Rattar is about 10 miles east of Thurso, in Highland. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Rattar is one of 253 places in Highland where we work.

Every address in KW14 is within our area. Other places close to Rattar include Scarfskerry (1 mile north-west), Dunnet (3 miles south-west), Brough (3 miles west), Canisbay (5 miles east) and Castletown (5 miles south-west). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so it’s best to call first.

Landmarks near Rattar

Other landmarks nearby include Castle of Mey (1.6 miles east) and Westside Croft (3.2 miles west). For a walk, there’s Loch of Mey.

Map of Rattar © OpenStreetMap contributors

What toilet chip repair costs

Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:

  • Doing more than one item at once
  • How many areas need work
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • The material and finish

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You will see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.

How to get a fixed quote

Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • Any details about the material
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • One picture of the whole toilet
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area

The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say immediately if a repair is the right fix.

Repair or replace: which is better?

A new toilet needs a plumber and possibly new flooring, and the matching cistern may be discontinued. Repairing the chip keeps the toilet you have. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.

Why book with us

  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • No need to remove anything
  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • No extra charge for your area

Take a look at our prices page.

When to call us in Rattar

Most toilet chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted, or when something heavy is dropped. Cistern lids are a common casualty.

Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:

  • Pieces knocked off during fitting
  • Marks on the outside of the pan
  • Chips on the cistern lid
  • Damage from dropped items

Comparing quotes

  • How the colour is matched
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • Who will actually do the work

Choosing a repair company

When we’d advise against a repair

To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:

  • A crack that leaks water
  • A crack through the bowl or trap
  • A loose pan or leaking seal (that’s a plumbing job)

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.

Materials we repair

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

The process

The work is clean and fairly quiet. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes one to two hours. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. First the damaged area is cleaned and dried.
  2. We fill and rebuild missing material to the original shape.
  3. We sand the repair level.
  4. We match the colour to the glaze.
  5. Finally we polish it into the surrounding glaze.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit

How to get a price

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.

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DIY repairs versus a professional job

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

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