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Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Yardley, Birmingham

Chip and break repairs to toilets, cisterns and other ceramics for householders, landlords and businesses in Yardley. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips on the cistern lid
  • Damage from dropped items
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Toilet chip repair near Yardley

DIY kit or professional repair?

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.

Toilet chip repair in Yardley, done in place

Leaking cracks need the toilet replacing, and we will say so if we find one. We rebuild the damaged area and match it to the glaze, so you do not need a plumber or a new toilet. Whether it’s chips on the pan or rim and damage from dropped items, we can help, on pedestals, porcelain and toilet pans alike.

You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will come back. Take care with heavy items and clean the outside of the pan gently.

Location
Yardley (B25, B26, B33)
Region
Birmingham
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Chunk missing from a toilet pan, shown before and after repair

Where we work around Yardley

Yardley is about 3 miles south-west of Fordbridge, in Birmingham. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Yardley is one of 140 places in Birmingham we cover.

Here we cover the B25, B26 and B33 postcode area. Whether you live on Wash Lane, Lily Road and Moat Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also travel to South Yardley (1 mile south), Gilbertstone (1 mile south-east), Hay Mills (1 mile west), Stechford (1 mile north) and Tyseley (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Birmingham (3 miles west), Royal Sutton Coldfield (7 miles north), Erdington (4 miles north), Lee Bank (4 miles west), Cape Hill (6 miles west) and Streetly (8 miles north).

Landmarks near Yardley

Typical jobs here are in homes near Waverley Studio College, Old Bill and Bull pub and Kimichi School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Oasis Academy Hobmoor (under half a mile west), Sheldon Country Park (1.8 miles east) and St Michael and All Angels (less than half a mile south-east). The closest station to Yardley is Acocks Green station, about 1.2 miles south of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Heartlands Hospital (1 mile north-west) and Bromwich Castle (3 miles north). Not far away are Yorks Wood and Shard End Lake.

  • Local facilities include Stechford and Yardley North (0.8 miles north-east)
Map of Yardley © OpenStreetMap contributors

Questions from Yardley

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.

Can a chipped toilet be fixed?

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

Do you come to Yardley?

Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Yardley from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

What does toilet chip repair cost?

Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.

What information do you need?

A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.

Do I need to be at home?

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

Do the materials smell?

There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.

How the visit works

We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes one to two hours. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.

  1. We start by cleaning and drying the damage.
  2. Next we rebuild the missing piece to its original shape.
  3. We sand the repair level.
  4. We colour-match and finish the glaze.
  5. We polish the repair to blend it in.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work

Ask for a price

Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

Landlord and trade work in Yardley

Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

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.

Do you need toilet chip repair in Yardley?

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

People generally call us when they notice one of these:

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

What your quote should include

  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • Who will actually do the work
  • How long it needs to cure
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price

Choosing a repair company

How we price toilet chip repair

Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:

  • The colour and finish to match
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • The material
  • How much damage there is

The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.

Getting a price from pictures

The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Natural light rather than flash

The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll say immediately whether it can be repaired.

Repair or replace in Yardley?

Replacing a toilet means a plumber and sometimes new flooring around the pan, and a matching cistern may no longer be made. A repair leaves it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Why Yardley clients choose us

  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • A fixed quote before booking

Read our full price list.

When we’d advise against a repair

In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not 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 photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.

What we work on

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