County Durham · England
Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Shadforth, County Durham
We travel to Shadforth for chip and break repairs to toilets, cisterns and other ceramics. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Chips on the pan or rim
Why repair rather than replace?
A new toilet means a plumber and sometimes new flooring around the pan, and the matching cistern may be discontinued. Repairing the chip leaves it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why book with us
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Read our prices page.
How we handle toilet chip repair in Shadforth
A crack that leaks can’t be fixed with a cosmetic repair, and we’ll say so if we find one. We rebuild the damaged area and match it to the glaze, so the toilet stays in place. Whether it’s damage from dropped items and chips on the pan or rim, we can help, on porcelain, cisterns & lids and pedestals alike.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Shadforth and across County Durham. Take care with heavy items and clean the outside of the pan gently.
- Location
- Shadforth (DH6)
- County
- County Durham
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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What a repair can’t fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A crack that leaks water
- A crack through the bowl or trap
- A loose pan or leaking seal (that’s a plumbing job)
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Pedestals
- Cisterns & lids
- Vitreous china
- Toilet pans
- Porcelain
What we do, step by step
Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes one to two hours, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We clean and dry the damaged area.
- We fill and rebuild missing material to the original shape.
- We sand the repair level.
- We match the colour to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
How to get a price
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Common questions in Shadforth
Do you hold any accreditations?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
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.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
How do I get a price for toilet chip repair in Shadforth?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before you book.
Can you fix a cracked toilet that leaks?
No. A leaking crack needs the toilet replacing. We fix chips and broken pieces.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
When to call us in Shadforth
Toilets and cisterns typically get chipped during fitting, or from a dropped lid or bottle. Cistern lids get chipped surprisingly frequently.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Marks on the outside of the pan
- Chips on the pan or rim
- Damage from dropped items
What to look for in a quote
- How the colour is matched
- What preparation is included
- How long it needs to cure
- What happens if they find more damage
Landlord and trade work in Shadforth
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.
If you manage property in Shadforth, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will price them together.
Covering Shadforth
Shadforth is about 4 miles east of Durham, in County Durham. Anywhere in DH6, we come to you. Our technicians cover 329 places across County Durham. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 17 miles away.
Here we cover the DH6 postcode area. Streets in the area include Woodside, Crime Rigg Bank and Church Lane, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also work in Sherburn Hill (1 mile north-west), Littletown (1 mile north), Ludworth (1 mile east), Hallgarth (2 miles north-west) and High Pittington (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Durham (4 miles west), Newton Aycliffe (11 miles south), Bishop Auckland (12 miles south-west), Spennymoor (7 miles south-west), Seaham (7 miles north-east) and Chester-le-Street (7 miles north-west).
What’s near Shadforth
We visit homes around Church of St Cuthbert and Ludworth Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Durham station, roughly 4.5 miles west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around County Durham (0.5 miles south-east) and Thornlaw (2.3 miles south-east).
What toilet chip repair costs
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:
- How many areas need work
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A picture taken from further back
- Natural light rather than flash
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
If you are in Shadforth and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
