Nottinghamshire · England
Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Shelford, Nottinghamshire
Problem with your toilet in Shelford? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage from dropped items
- Chips on the cistern lid
Toilet chip repair in Shelford, done in place
Chips are rebuilt and colour-matched to the glaze, so you do not need a plumber or a new toilet. Leaking cracks need the toilet replacing, and we’ll tell you if that is what we find. We’re frequently asked to fix pieces knocked off during fitting and chips on the pan or rim, in vitreous china, pedestals and cisterns & lids.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee. Take care with heavy items and clean the outside of the pan gently.
- Location
- Shelford (NG12)
- Region
- Nottinghamshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
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.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
The process
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we’re there. We protect the area first, then the work takes an hour or two. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- First the damaged area is cleaned and dried.
- Next we rebuild the missing piece to its original shape.
- We sand the repair level.
- We match the colour to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Ask for a price
Upload a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your NG12 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Related advice
When a repair is not the answer
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- 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 photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Cisterns & lids
- Porcelain
- Pedestals
- Vitreous china
- Toilet pans
Shelford and nearby
Shelford is about 3 miles east of Carlton, in Nottinghamshire. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Our technicians cover 329 places in Nottinghamshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 51 miles away.
Here we cover the NG12 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Hawthorn Close, Stoke Ferry Lane and Julian Lane. If you’re just outside Shelford, we cover Stoke Bardolph (1 mile west), Burton Joyce (1 mile north-west), Bulcote (1 mile north), Harlequin (2 miles south) and Radcliffe on Trent (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Mansfield (14 miles north-west), Beeston (10 miles west), Carlton (3 miles west), Sutton in Ashfield (15 miles north-west), Hucknall (9 miles north-west) and Newark-on-Trent (11 miles north-east).
Near you in Shelford
In Shelford, that means homes near South Nottinghamshire Academy, The Ferry Boat Inn and St. Peter and St. Paul's Church. For rail, the closest station is Burton Joyce station, about 1.3 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Radcliffe Asylum (2 miles south) and East Bridgford Pancake Hill (1.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Shelford includes Colwick Woods.
- Local facilities include Shelford and Newton (0.6 miles north-east)
Common questions in Shelford
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
Can a chipped toilet be fixed?
Yes. We repair chips on pans, rims, cisterns and lids.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.
What areas do you cover?
All of Nottinghamshire, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
What information do you need?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Places near Shelford
What else we do in Shelford
What toilet chip repair costs
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. The main factors are:
- The type of damage
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How many areas need work
- The material
We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Getting a price from photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- The material, if you know it
- Something in shot to show the size
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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, a professional repair is worth it.
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, and the work is guaranteed.
When to call us in Shelford
Most toilet chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted, or when something heavy is dropped. Cistern lids get chipped surprisingly often.
The things customers normally mention when they call are:
- Chips on the cistern lid
- Damage from dropped items
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Chips on the pan or rim
What your quote should include
- If travel is included in the price
- How the colour is matched
- What aftercare is recommended
- What preparation is included
Should you replace it?
Replacing a toilet needs a plumber and sometimes new flooring around the pan, and the matching cistern may be discontinued. Repairing the chip keeps the toilet you have. Our toilet chip repair starts from £95. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why book with us
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Most jobs done in one visit
Take a look at our prices page.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
