Edinburgh · Scotland
Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Redford, Edinburgh
We travel to Redford for chip and break repairs to toilets, cisterns and other ceramics. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the cistern lid
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
About Redford
Redford is about 2 miles south-west of Merchiston, in Edinburgh. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Redford and nearby villages, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Redford is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work.
Every address in EH13, EH14 and EH10 is covered. That includes homes on Redford Road, Patie's Road and Thorburn Road and the roads around them. Redford sits on or near the A720, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Redford include Colinton (1 mile west), Colinton Mains (1 mile east), Firrhill (1 mile north-east), Oxgangs (1 mile east) and Greenbank (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (3 miles north-east), Leith (6 miles north-east), Bonnington (5 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles north-east), Broughton (4 miles north-east) and Bellevue (4 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Redford
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming, Firrhill High School and St Johns Colinton Mains Church and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Kingsknowe station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Craiglockhart Hydropathic (0.7 miles north) and War Poets Collection (2.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Craiglockhart Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Toilet chip repair at your home in Redford
Chips are rebuilt and colour-matched to the glaze, so you don’t need a plumber or a new toilet. Leaking cracks need the toilet replacing, and we will say so if we find one. We regularly repair vitreous china, toilet pans and pedestals, and common reasons people contact us are marks on the outside of the pan and chips on the pan or rim.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. Take care with heavy items and use non-abrasive cleaners on the outside of the pan and cistern.
- Area
- Redford (EH13, EH14, EH10)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Redford
Toilets and cisterns generally get chipped during fitting, or when something heavy is dropped. Cistern lids are a common casualty.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Marks on the outside of the pan
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Chips on the pan or rim
- Damage from dropped items
What to look for in a quote
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Who turns up on the day
- Aftercare advice
How we price toilet chip repair
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The type of damage
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Doing more than one item at once
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Redford. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Send photos for a quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- Any details about the material
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- One picture of the whole toilet
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
What happens on the day
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 an hour or two.
- First the damaged area is cleaned and dried.
- Next we rebuild the missing piece to its original shape.
- We sand it 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
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
How to get a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the toilet, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Advice
Redford: your questions answered
What about a leaking crack?
No. That needs a new toilet. We repair cosmetic chips and breaks.
Can a chipped toilet be fixed?
Yes. We repair chips on pans, rims, cisterns and lids.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you will get one combined price.
Do you cover Redford?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Redford. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
How do I get a price for toilet chip repair in Redford?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Redford included. There is no extra charge for travel.
What happens after I send photos?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new toilet needs a plumber and possibly new flooring, and a matching cistern may no longer be made. A repair leaves it in place. Our toilet chip repair starts from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book.
Why Redford customers choose us
- No extra charge for your area
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Colour-matched on site
See our pricing.
Towns and villages near Redford
Also in Redford
Work for landlords and builders
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. 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.
What a repair cannot fix
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. 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)
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Vitreous china
- Porcelain
- Pedestals
- Cisterns & lids
- Toilet pans
Can I fix it myself?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
