Scottish Borders · Scotland
Toilet Chip Repair in Selkirk
Toilet chip repair across Selkirk and nearby, generally in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage from dropped items
- Chips on the cistern lid
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. There is no charge for travel to Selkirk. The price comes down to:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What kind of damage it is
- How many areas need work
- Doing more than one item at once
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking.
Getting a price from pictures
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- One picture of the entire toilet
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Something in shot to show the size
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole toilet, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
How we handle toilet chip repair in Selkirk
We rebuild the damaged area and match it 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. Our technicians work on vitreous china, toilet pans and pedestals, and people most frequently call us about damage from dropped items and pieces knocked off during fitting.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll sort it. Avoid dropping heavy items and use non-abrasive cleaners on the outside of the pan and cistern.
- Location
- Selkirk (TD7)
- County
- Scottish Borders
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Selkirk
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
What does toilet chip repair cost?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your TD7 postcode.
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.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
How it works
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take an hour or two.
- First the damaged area is cleaned and dried.
- Missing material is filled and rebuilt to the original shape.
- We sand it flush.
- We match the colour to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
For a price in Selkirk, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
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. Repairing the chip keeps the toilet you have. Prices start from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Selkirk
- A fixed quote before booking
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- No extra charge for your area
- Nothing taken out or refitted
See our prices page.
What we can’t put right
To be straight with you, some problems need a different 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 will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Toilet pans
- Pedestals
- Cisterns & lids
- Porcelain
- Vitreous china
Selkirk and the surrounding area
Selkirk is about 5 miles south of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Selkirk is one of 89 places in the Scottish Borders where we work. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 31 miles away.
Jobs in TD7 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on High Street, Market Place and Station Road and the roads around them. Selkirk is on the A7 and A707, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Selkirk include Boleside (3 miles north-east), Midlem (4 miles east), Broadmeadows (4 miles west), Ashkirk (4 miles south) and Yarrowford (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Galashiels (5 miles north), Hawick (9 miles south), Peebles (15 miles north-west), Jedburgh (12 miles south-east), Wilton (9 miles south) and Innerleithen (10 miles north-west). Being one of the Scottish Borders’s larger places, Selkirk is somewhere we visit often.
What’s near Selkirk
Our customers here include homes close to Selkirk High School, Church Of Our Lady And St Joseph and Town Arms Inn and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Galashiels station, roughly 5 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Borders General Hospital (5 miles north-east) and Peel Hill (within half a mile south). Open spaces near Selkirk include Hare and Dunhog Mosses and Haining Loch.
When to call us in Selkirk
Toilets and cisterns usually get chipped during fitting, or when something heavy is dropped. Cistern lids get chipped surprisingly often.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- Damage from dropped items
- Chips on the cistern lid
- Marks on the outside of the pan
- Chips on the pan or rim
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if they find more damage
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How the colour is matched
- When it can be used again
Places near Selkirk
What else we do in Selkirk
Work for landlords and builders
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
If you manage property in Selkirk, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
