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Toilet Chip Repair in West Brompton

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

  • Repairs from £95
  • Marks on the outside of the pan
  • Pieces knocked off during fitting
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Toilet chip repair in West Brompton

Toilet chip repair in West Brompton, done in place

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’ll say so if we find one. Our repair technicians work on vitreous china, porcelain and pedestals, and common reasons people contact us are chips on the cistern lid and chips on the pan or rim.

Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee. Take care with heavy items and clean the outside of the pan gently.

Where
West Brompton (SW6, SW10, SW5)
Area hub
Greater London
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Chunk missing from a toilet pan, shown before and after repair

Repair or replace: which is better?

A new toilet needs a plumber and possibly new flooring, and a matching cistern may no longer be made. A repair keeps the toilet you have. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for West Brompton. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Why book with us

  • Typically one visit, start to finish
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • We leave the room as we found it

See our prices page.

Work for landlords and builders

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in West Brompton as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.

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

What happens on the day

We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the work takes an hour or two. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.

  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. We polish the repair to blend it in.

Before we arrive

  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Open a window if you can
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible

Getting a price

For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

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Honest limits

A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:

  • 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 before booking.

Surfaces we repair

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

Common problems we fix in West Brompton

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 picture:

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

Questions to ask before you book

  • Whether the price covers travel
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • How the colour is matched

Our hiring checklist

What toilet chip repair costs

Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. These are the things that affect it:

  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • The type of damage

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.

Send photos for a quote

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:

  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • A photo taken from further back
  • The material, if you know it
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

If you’re in West Brompton and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Common questions in West Brompton

What about a leaking crack?

No. That needs a new toilet. We repair cosmetic chips and breaks.

Can landlords book you?

We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

What happens if you find more damage?

If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Generally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.

What information do you need?

Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole toilet and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.

When can you do it?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

Can I fix it myself?

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

About West Brompton

West Brompton is about 1 mile south of Kensington, in Greater London. Anywhere in SW6, we carry out the work at your property. Our technicians cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.

Our visits in SW6, SW10 and SW5 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Sun Road, Star Road and Farm Lane or a nearby road, we can come to you. Main roads around West Brompton include the A3218 and A3220, which makes travel easy. Nearby, we also work in Earl's Court (1 mile north), Walham Green (1 mile south), World's End (1 mile south-east), Little Chelsea (1 mile east) and South Kensington (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (4 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles north-east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-east).

What’s near West Brompton

Typical jobs here are in homes near St Cuthbert with St Matthias CofE Primary School, Gwendwr Garden and The London Oratory School and the streets around them. You’ll also find Coleherne public house (less than half a mile north-east), Natural History Museum Library and Archives (1.1 miles north-east), Church of St Luke (under half a mile north-east) and The Fulham Boys School (0.5 miles north-west). West Brompton has its own railway station: West Brompton station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Ladbroke Estate (1.9 miles north) and Western Hospital (less than half a mile south-west). Open spaces near West Brompton include The Long Water and WWT London Wetland Centre.

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