Midlothian · Scotland
Toilet Chip Repair in Shawfair
Our repair technicians come to Shawfair for chip and break repairs to toilets, cisterns and other ceramics. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the cistern lid
- Chips on the pan or rim
Toilet chip repair at your home in Shawfair
We rebuild the damaged area and match it to the glaze, so you do not need a plumber or a new toilet. Leaking cracks need the toilet replacing, and we will say so if we find one. We work on vitreous china, porcelain and cisterns & lids, and people most often call us about chips on the cistern lid and pieces knocked off during fitting.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. 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.
- Location
- Shawfair (EH22, EH21, EH15)
- County
- Midlothian
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes an hour or two for most jobs. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- We start by cleaning and drying the damage.
- Next we rebuild the missing piece to its original shape.
- We sand it flush.
- We colour-match and finish the glaze.
- Finally we polish it into the surrounding glaze.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire toilet, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
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Should you replace it?
Replacing a toilet needs a plumber and possibly new flooring, and a matching cistern may no longer be made. Repairing the chip leaves it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why book with us
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- One price list for the whole UK
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- A year’s guarantee on all work
See our full price list.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- A crack that leaks water
- A crack through the bowl or trap
- A loose pan or leaking seal (that’s a plumbing job)
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Toilet pans
- Vitreous china
- Cisterns & lids
- Pedestals
- Porcelain
Our work in Shawfair
Shawfair is about 2 miles south-west of Musselburgh, in Midlothian. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We cover 33 places across Midlothian.
Here we cover the EH22, EH21 and EH15 postcode area. Whether you live on Redcroft Road, Archway Avenue and Whitehill Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Being close to the A6106, Shawfair is easy for our repair technicians to reach. Close by, we cover Newton Village (1 mile south), Millerhill (1 mile south-east), Newcraighall (1 mile north), Old Craighall (1 mile east) and Joppa (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Bonnyrigg (4 miles south), Penicuik (8 miles south-west), Loanhead (4 miles south-west), Gorebridge (6 miles south), Newtongrange (4 miles south) and Mayfield (4 miles south-east). As one of the bigger places in Midlothian, Shawfair sees plenty of our work.
Local landmarks in Shawfair
Our customers here include homes close to Drum Park, Newton Church and Castlebrae Community High School, among other places. Shawfair has its own railway station: Shawfair station. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (1.7 miles west) and Craigmillar Castle (1.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Duddingston Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
How we price toilet chip repair
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Shawfair. What changes the price is:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How many areas need work
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material and finish
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed price
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- Something in shot to show the size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any details about the material
- Where you are, by postcode
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Your questions about toilet chip repair in Shawfair
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If photos don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
What information do you need?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Can tenants book a repair?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Do you cover the entire of Midlothian?
Across the UK. Prices don’t change with location.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Shawfair
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Shawfair use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Common problems we fix in Shawfair
Most toilet chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted, or from a dropped lid or bottle. Cistern lids get chipped surprisingly frequently.
The things customers typically mention when they call include:
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Chips on the cistern lid
- Chips on the pan or rim
- Damage from dropped items
What your quote should include
- How to care for the finish
- How changes to the job are handled
- If travel is included in the price
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
