Edinburgh · Scotland
Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Riccarton, Edinburgh
We travel to Riccarton 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 pan or rim
- Chips on the cistern lid
Toilet chip repair at your home in Riccarton
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’ll tell you if that is what we find. Whether it’s chips on the cistern lid and pieces knocked off during fitting, we can generally put it right.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Edinburgh. Avoid dropping heavy items and use non-abrasive cleaners on the outside of the pan and cistern.
- Where
- Riccarton (EH14)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
A new toilet needs a plumber and possibly new flooring, and the matching cistern may be discontinued. A repair keeps the toilet you have. Prices start from £95. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why Riccarton clients choose us
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- One price list for the entire UK
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
See our pricing.
What else we do in Riccarton
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed quote
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Common problems we fix in Riccarton
Toilets and cisterns usually get chipped during fitting, or from a dropped lid or bottle. Cistern lids are a common casualty.
Clients generally contact us about:
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Chips on the pan or rim
- Marks on the outside of the pan
- Chips on the cistern lid
Questions to ask before you book
- Who turns up on the day
- What preparation is included
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Riccarton: your questions answered
What happens next?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. If photos do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
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.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
When can you do it?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
When we would advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t 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.
Surfaces we repair
- Pedestals
- Toilet pans
- Porcelain
- Cisterns & lids
- Vitreous china
Our work in Riccarton
Riccarton is about 5 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Riccarton is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.
Every address in EH14 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Research Avenue North, Hermiston Walk and Calder Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Riccarton include Hermiston (1 mile north), Warriston (1 mile south-west), Gogar (1 mile north), Maybury (2 miles north) and West Craigs (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (5 miles north-east), Leith (7 miles north-east), Bonnington (7 miles north-east), Greenside (6 miles north-east), Broughton (6 miles north-east) and Bellevue (6 miles north-east).
Near you in Riccarton
Our clients here include homes close to Wester Hailes Education Centre, among other places. The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Park station, about 1 mile north-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Corstorphine Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and Craigcrook Castle (3.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Riccarton include Warklaw Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Landlord and trade work in Riccarton
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
The process
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job normally takes one to two hours. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- First the damaged area is cleaned and dried.
- We fill and rebuild missing material to the original shape.
- It’s sanded flush.
- The glaze is colour matched and finished.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
How to prepare
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Open a window if you can
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Get a quote
To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say right away if a repair is the right fix.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
