Sandwell · England
Toilet Chip Repair for Tantany homes
We travel to Tantany for chip and break repairs to toilets, cisterns and other ceramics. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the pan or rim
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
Honest limits
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- 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 booking.
What we work on
- Cisterns & lids
- Vitreous china
- Pedestals
- Toilet pans
- Porcelain
Toilet chip repair in Tantany without replacing anything
Chips are rebuilt and colour-matched to the glaze, so the toilet stays in place. A crack that leaks can’t be fixed with a cosmetic repair, and we will say so if we find one. We are frequently asked to fix chips on the pan or rim and pieces knocked off during fitting, across pedestals, porcelain and cisterns & lids.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once we have gone. Avoid dropping heavy items and use non-abrasive cleaners on the outside of the pan and cistern.
- Area
- Tantany (B71, B70)
- County
- Sandwell
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How hard the colour is to match
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Getting a price from pictures
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One sharp close-up of the damage
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Common problems we fix in Tantany
Toilets and cisterns normally get chipped during fitting, or when something heavy is dropped. Cistern lids get chipped surprisingly often.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Damage from dropped items
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Marks on the outside of the pan
- Chips on the cistern lid
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How soon you can use it again
What happens on the day
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. Most jobs take one to two hours, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We clean and dry the damaged area.
- Missing material is filled and rebuilt to the original shape.
- We sand it flush.
- We match the colour to the glaze.
- Finally we polish it into the surrounding glaze.
How to prepare
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire toilet, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Advice
Nearby places to Tantany
What else we do in Tantany
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. 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.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
About Tantany
Tantany is about 1 mile south of West Bromwich, in Sandwell. Our repair technicians come to clients in Tantany and the surrounding area, so there is no workshop to go to. Tantany is one of 33 towns and villages in Sandwell where we work. Our jobs stretch from Tantany to Birmingham (about 6 miles away).
We work across B71 and B70. From Guns Lane, Alba Road and Esher Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Tantany is on the A41, so it’s easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover West Bromwich (1 mile north), Hateley Heath (1 mile north), Charlemont (1 mile north-east), Stone Cross (1 mile north) and West Smethwick (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Oldbury (3 miles south), Smethwick (3 miles south-east), Rowley Regis (3 miles south-west), Darlaston (3 miles north-west), Reddal Hill (5 miles south-west) and Cradley Heath (5 miles south-west).
What’s near Tantany
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Dartmouth Park, Shireland CBSO Academy and Health Futures UTC, among other places. You will also find Hargate Primary School (under half a mile south-east) and Church of St. Andrew (less than half a mile west). Tantany’s nearest station is Sandwell & Dudley station, about 1.4 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Dudley Castle (3.6 miles west) and New Square (0.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Portway Hill and Sot's Hole Local Nature Reserve.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new toilet means a plumber and sometimes new flooring around the pan, and a matching cistern may no longer be made. Repairing the chip leaves it in place. Our toilet chip repair starts from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Tantany
- A fixed quote before you book
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Read our pricing.
Landlord and trade work in Tantany
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
For anyone letting property in or around Tantany, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Tantany questions
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
Can a chipped toilet be fixed?
Yes. Chips to the pan, rim, cistern and lid are the most common jobs.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across Sandwell.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
How do I book?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
