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Toilet & ceramic chip repair in St Andrews, Fife

Our repair technicians come to St Andrews for chip and break repairs to toilets, cisterns and other ceramics. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Marks on the outside of the pan
  • Chips on the cistern lid
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Toilet chip repair for St Andrews homes

About our toilet chip repair in St Andrews

A crack that leaks cannot be fixed with a cosmetic repair, and we will say so if we find one. Chips are rebuilt and colour matched to the glaze, so the toilet stays in place. If you are dealing with chips on the pan or rim and chips on the cistern lid, we can usually put it right.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s 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.

Where
St Andrews (KY16)
County
Fife
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Chunk missing from a toilet pan, shown before and after repair

What we do, step by step

You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. Most jobs take one to two hours, and you can get on with other things while we are there.

  1. We clean and dry the damaged area.
  2. Missing material is filled and rebuilt to the original shape.
  3. We sand the repair level.
  4. The glaze is colour-matched and finished.
  5. The repair is polished so it blends in.

Preparing for the visit

  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Open a window if you can

Get a quote

Email us pictures of the damage and one of the entire item, with your KY16 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

Get a free quote

Related advice

Common problems we fix in St Andrews

Most toilet chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted, or from a dropped lid or bottle. Cistern lids are a common casualty.

Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:

  • Marks on the outside of the pan
  • Damage from dropped items
  • Chips on the pan or rim
  • Chips on the cistern lid

What to look for in a quote

  • How the room is protected while they work
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • What prep work is covered

Our hiring checklist

Honest limits

A repair is not right for every job, including:

  • 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.

Surfaces we repair

  • Pedestals
  • Vitreous china
  • Toilet pans
  • Porcelain
  • Cisterns & lids

Landlord and trade work in St Andrews

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

Repair or replace in St Andrews?

Replacing a toilet means a plumber and sometimes new flooring around the pan, and a matching cistern may no longer be made. A repair leaves it in place. Prices start from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.

Why book with us

  • Fixed prices from your photos
  • One price list for the whole UK
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year

Take a look at our full price list.

St Andrews and the surrounding area

St Andrews is about 12 miles south-east of Dundee, in Fife. We visit homes and businesses in St Andrews and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Our repair technicians cover all 133 towns and villages across Fife, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 31 miles away.

All of KY16 is covered. From Station Road, Church Square and Market Street or a nearby road, we can come to you. With the A91 and A915 close by, St Andrews is simple for us to get to. If you’re just outside St Andrews, we cover Strathkinness (3 miles west), Boarhills (4 miles east), Guardbridge (4 miles north-west), Leuchars (4 miles north-west) and Lathones (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Leven (12 miles south-west), Cupar (8 miles west), Methil (13 miles south-west), Newport-on-Tay (9 miles north-west), Anstruther (9 miles south-east) and Tayport (8 miles north). Being one of Fife’s larger places, St Andrews sees plenty of our work.

Local landmarks in St Andrews

We visit homes around 97-99 South Street pub, New Park School and Town Hall and Library. Also close by are Madras College (less than half a mile north-east) and St Andrews (less than half a mile north-east). The closest station to St Andrews is Leuchars station, about 4.5 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around St Andrews Castle (0.8 miles north-east) and St Andrews Museum (within half a mile north).

Map of St Andrews © OpenStreetMap contributors

Prices and what affects them

Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. This is what makes a difference:

  • The material
  • What kind of damage it is
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Doing more than one item at once

Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Send photos for a quote

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:

  • Any details about the material
  • A picture taken from further back
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.

Your questions about toilet chip repair in St Andrews

Is it safe with children and pets around?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.

Is there a call-out fee?

No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Can a chipped toilet be fixed?

Yes. We repair chips on pans, rims, cisterns and lids.

How do I book?

A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.

Are you a vetted contractor?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

Can you fix a cracked toilet that leaks?

No. A leaking crack needs the toilet replacing. We fix chips and broken pieces.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across Fife.

When can you do it?

Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Can I fix it myself?

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

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