Nottingham · England

Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Strelley, Nottingham

Our technicians come to Strelley for chip and break repairs to toilets, cisterns and other ceramics. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Pieces knocked off during fitting
  • Marks on the outside of the pan
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Toilet chip repair near Strelley

How we handle toilet chip repair in Strelley

Chips are rebuilt and colour matched to the glaze, so the toilet stays in place. Leaking cracks need the toilet replacing, and we will tell you if that’s what we find. Common call-outs are for chips on the pan or rim and damage from dropped items, across pedestals, toilet pans and vitreous china.

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 clean the outside of the pan gently.

Where
Strelley (NG8)
County
Nottingham
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a damaged toilet pan restored by Surface Doctor

Landlord and trade work in Strelley

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Strelley as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it typically costs far less than a refit.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will arrange it.

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. Prices start from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

Why us?

  • Everything repaired in place
  • Colour-matched on site
  • Fixed prices from your photos
  • Same prices wherever you are

Take a look at our pricing.

Strelley and the surrounding area

Strelley is about 3 miles east of Ilkeston, in Nottingham. From the centre of Strelley to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our repair technicians cover all 51 towns and villages in Nottingham. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 44 miles away.

Postcode districts we cover here: NG8. We also cover the places around Strelley: Broxtowe (1 mile south-west), Trowell Moor (1 mile south), Nuthall (1 mile north-east), Swingate (1 mile north) and Babbington (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Nottingham (3 miles east), Arnold (6 miles east), Bulwell (3 miles north-east), Sneinton (5 miles east), St Ann's (5 miles east) and Clifton (5 miles south-east).

Near you in Strelley

In Strelley, that means homes near Church of All Saints, Broad Oak pub and Melbury Primary School. For rail, the closest station is Ilkeston station, about 2.1 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Kawasaki Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Greasley Castle (3.3 miles north).

Map of Strelley © OpenStreetMap contributors

Common problems we fix in Strelley

Toilets and cisterns typically get chipped during fitting, or when something heavy is dropped. Cistern lids are a common casualty.

People normally call us when they notice something like this:

  • Chips on the pan or rim
  • Chips on the cistern lid
  • Damage from dropped items
  • Pieces knocked off during fitting

What to look for in a quote

  • What happens if they find more damage
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • What prep work is covered

Our hiring checklist

What we can’t put right

Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:

  • 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’ll give you a straight answer before you book.

Materials we repair

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

DIY kit or professional repair?

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

Strelley: your questions answered

Can landlords book you?

Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

How do I get a price for toilet chip repair in Strelley?

Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item and your postcode.

How soon can you come?

That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.

Are you accredited?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Typically, yes. The old repair comes out first.

Will it make a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.

Is a repair better than a new one?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.

What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?

The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

What affects the price in Strelley

Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:

  • Access to the area
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • The type of damage
  • The colour and finish to match

A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Send photos for a quote

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:

  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • A wider photo showing the whole toilet

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.

The process

We agree an arrival time beforehand. Once we’re there, the work takes an hour or two for most jobs. We leave the room clean.

  1. First the damaged area is cleaned and dried.
  2. We fill and rebuild missing material to the original shape.
  3. It’s sanded flush.
  4. We match the colour to the glaze.
  5. The repair is polished so it blends in.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

How to get a price

You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

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