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Toilet Chip Repair for Redhall homes

Problem with your toilet in Redhall? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips on the pan or rim
  • Pieces knocked off during fitting
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Toilet chip repair for Redhall homes

Toilet chip repair in Redhall, done in place

A crack that leaks can’t be fixed with a cosmetic repair, and we’ll tell you if that’s what we find. We rebuild the damaged area and match it to the glaze, so you do not need a plumber or a new toilet. We’re often asked to fix chips on the cistern lid and pieces knocked off during fitting, on cisterns & lids, pedestals and toilet pans.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit. Take care with heavy items and use non-abrasive cleaners on the outside of the pan and cistern.

Location
Redhall (EH14, EH11, EH13)
Region
Edinburgh
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Broken toilet pan rim rebuilt and refinished, before and after

Covering Redhall

Redhall is about 2 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Redhall is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.

We cover every part of the EH14, EH11 and EH13 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Redhall Road, New Mart Road and Katesmill Road and the roads around them. Being close to the A71, Redhall is easy for our repair technicians to reach. We also cover the places around Redhall: Parkhead (1 mile north-west), Longstone (1 mile west), Kingsknowe (1 mile south-west), Chesser (1 mile north-east) and Saughton (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles north-east), Broughton (4 miles north-east), Bellevue (4 miles north-east) and Silvermills (3 miles north-east).

Local landmarks in Redhall

We visit homes around Saughton Park, Balgreen Primary School and Merchiston Castle School. Other local landmarks include Edinburgh (less than half a mile north-west), Cross Keys Tavern (less than half a mile east) and Firrhill High School (0.9 miles south-east). There is a railway station in Redhall itself: Kingsknowe station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Merchiston Tower (1.8 miles north-east) and The Gyle Shopping Centre (2.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Duddingston Loch and Craiglockhart Hill.

Map of Redhall © OpenStreetMap contributors

Questions from Redhall

Will the price change on the day?

We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

Is my repair covered?

Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

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

Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we will plan for it.

Does someone need to be in?

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

What information do you need?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.

How soon can you come?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.

Do you charge for travel?

There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

Can you fix a cracked toilet that leaks?

No. That needs a new toilet. We fix chips and broken pieces.

Should you replace it?

Replacing a toilet needs a plumber and sometimes new flooring around the pan, and a matching cistern may no longer be made. A repair keeps the toilet you have. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

Why us?

  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • Nothing taken out or refitted

Take a look at our pricing.

Landlord and trade work in Redhall

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.

For anyone letting property in or around Redhall, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Redhall. The price depends on:

  • Doing more than one item at once
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it

Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Redhall. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Quotes from your photos

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Any details about the material

To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away whether it can be repaired.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.

When to call us in Redhall

Toilets and cisterns generally get chipped during fitting, or from a dropped lid or bottle. Cistern lids are a common casualty.

Look out for these signs:

  • Marks on the outside of the pan
  • Chips on the pan or rim
  • Chips on the cistern lid
  • Pieces knocked off during fitting

What your quote should include

  • How the room is protected while they work
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • Whether they match the colour on site

Our hiring checklist

The process

The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we are there. Protection goes down first, then the work takes one to two hours. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.

  1. We start by cleaning and drying the damage.
  2. Missing material is filled and rebuilt to the original shape.
  3. We sand it flush.
  4. We match the colour to the glaze.
  5. The repair is polished so it blends in.

How to prepare

  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area

Getting a price

Send us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Redhall, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

Get a fixed quote

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When a repair isn’t the answer

A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs will not 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 will tell you honestly before booking.

Materials we work on in Redhall

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