Cornwall · England
Toilet Chip Repair for St Ruan homes
Problem with your toilet in St Ruan? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the pan or rim
- Damage from dropped items
How we handle toilet chip repair in St Ruan
Leaking cracks need the toilet replacing, and we will tell you if that’s what we find. We rebuild the damaged area and match it to the glaze, so you do not need a plumber or a new toilet. Our repair technicians work on toilet pans, porcelain and pedestals, and the jobs we see most are damage from dropped items and chips on the cistern lid.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work. Avoid dropping heavy items and clean the outside of the pan gently.
- Area
- St Ruan (TR12)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in St Ruan
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
You can take the photos on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A photo taken from further back
- Where you are, by postcode
For a price in St Ruan, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Nearby places to St Ruan
Other services in St Ruan
Our work in St Ruan
St Ruan is about 9 miles south-east of Helston, in Cornwall. From the centre of St Ruan to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. St Ruan is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall we cover.
We work across TR12 and the streets around it. That includes homes on Long Moor and Chapel Terrace and the roads around them. Other places close to St Ruan include Ruan Minor (1 mile north-east), Cadgwith (1 mile south-east), Poltesco (1 mile north-east), Landewednack (2 miles south) and Church Cove (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Falmouth (12 miles north-east), Helston (9 miles north-west), Penryn (13 miles north), Gyllyngvase (12 miles north-east), Porthleven (9 miles north-west) and Kernick (12 miles north).
Around St Ruan
In St Ruan, that means homes near Church of St Rumon, Cadgwith Cove Inn and Grade-Ruan CofE School. Other landmarks nearby include Grade (0.7 miles north-east) and Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre (2.3 miles south). The countryside around St Ruan includes Goonhilly Downs.
Work for landlords and builders
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
For anyone letting property in or around St Ruan, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.
When to call us in St Ruan
Toilets and cisterns generally get chipped during fitting, or from a dropped lid or bottle. Cistern lids are a common casualty.
Common reasons people in St Ruan contact us are:
- Chips on the pan or rim
- Chips on the cistern lid
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Marks on the outside of the pan
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What preparation is included
When we would advise against a repair
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- 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 will give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Porcelain
- Toilet pans
- Cisterns & lids
- Vitreous china
- Pedestals
DIY kit or professional repair?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
What happens on the day
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for one to two hours from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to care for it.
- We start by cleaning and drying the damage.
- Missing material is filled and rebuilt to the original shape.
- It’s sanded flush.
- We match the colour to the glaze.
- Finally we polish it into the surrounding glaze.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Clear the area around the damage
Get a quote
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Advice
Should you replace it?
Replacing a toilet needs a plumber and sometimes new flooring around the pan, and the matching cistern may be discontinued. A repair keeps the toilet you have. Our toilet chip repair starts from £95. A few things move the price: 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 St Ruan customers choose us
- Colour-matched on site
- We leave the room as we found it
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- One price list for the whole UK
Read our prices page.
Questions from St Ruan
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in St Ruan.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Can a chipped toilet be fixed?
Yes. We repair chips on pans, rims, cisterns and lids.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
