Dorset · England

Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Ware, Dorset

Fixed-price toilet chip repair in Ware and the surrounding area, normally in one visit.

  • 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 Ware

Toilet chip repair in Ware, done in place

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. Whether it’s pieces knocked off during fitting and damage from dropped items, we can normally put it right, on porcelain, cisterns & lids and pedestals alike.

A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover. Avoid dropping heavy items and clean the outside of the pan gently.

Ceramic basin shown before and after repair
Area
Ware (DT7)
Area hub
Dorset
Cover
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Common questions in Ware

Are you accredited?

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

Can you repair a chipped toilet?

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

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.

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.

Do I need to be at home?

We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.

Can you quote from pictures?

In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.

Is there any odour?

It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.

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

Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

What affects the price in Ware

Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:

  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • The colour and finish to match
  • How much damage there is
  • How many items we do on one visit

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.

How to get a fixed quote

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

  • One picture of the whole toilet
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Where you are, by postcode

For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Should you replace it?

A new toilet means a plumber and sometimes new flooring around the pan, and the matching cistern may be discontinued. A repair leaves it in place. Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

What you get with us

  • Work done at your home or business
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job

Take a look at our pricing.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

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

Where we work around Ware

Ware is about 9 miles west of Bridport, in Dorset. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We cover all 462 towns and villages across Dorset.

Our visits in DT7 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Ware: Lyme Regis (1 mile north-east), Uplyme (1 mile north), Holcombe (1 mile north-west), Yawl (2 miles north) and Rousdon (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bridport (9 miles east), Beaminster (11 miles north-east), Allington (8 miles east), Burton Bradstock (10 miles east), Bradpole (9 miles east) and Bothenhampton (9 miles east).

Near you in Ware

In Ware, that means homes near Allhallows College, Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy and Parish Church of St Michael and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include The Woodroffe School (0.6 miles north) and The Cobb Arms (0.5 miles east). Ware’s nearest station is Axminster station, roughly 4.6 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Axminster Hospital (4.7 miles north-west) and Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre (2.3 miles east). Open spaces near Ware include Stonebarrow Hill.

Map of Ware © OpenStreetMap contributors

Landlords, agents and businesses in Ware

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.

For anyone letting property in or around Ware, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.

Signs you need toilet chip repair in Ware

Toilets and cisterns usually get chipped during fitting, or from a dropped lid or bottle. Cistern lids are a common casualty.

If you can see any of these, send us a photo:

  • Marks on the outside of the pan
  • Chips on the pan or rim
  • Damage from dropped items
  • Pieces knocked off during fitting

What your quote should include

  • What preparation is included
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • How long it needs to cure
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show

Our hiring checklist

The process

We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we’re there. Protection goes down first, then the work takes one to two hours. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.

  1. We clean and dry the damaged area.
  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. Finally we polish it into the surrounding glaze.

How to prepare

  • Ensure the room can be ventilated
  • Make sure the area is dry
  • Let us know which floor the room is on

Get a quote

To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say immediately if a repair is the right fix.

Get a fixed quote

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What a repair cannot fix

A repair isn’t always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. We can’t fix:

  • A crack that leaks water
  • A crack through the bowl or trap
  • A loose pan or leaking seal (that’s a plumbing job)

Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.

Surfaces we repair

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