Is this toilet fixable?

[Icelolly]

A builder installed this toilet and he’s long gone so I’m hoping someone can help advise with how I can fix it… the hole of the toilet wall unit has been badly cut. There are huge gaps all around. It was bought from Victorian plumbing and a new unit will cost £199 which I’d rather not spend if I don’t need to. Could anyone suggest how I might be able to fix this? Thank you all in advance.

 

[Wayners]

Cut and fit cover trim with silicone.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/rothley-white-plastic-flat-bar-1000mm-x-20mm-x-2mm/306jp

 

[simplesteve]

I’m sure if you get in touch with V.P. you could just get a replacement front panel.

 

[Icelolly]

I have zero DIY skills, but think I’ll first need someone to drill two holes into the panel for the pipes and then the somehow drain the toilet, disconnect the pipes, replace panel and then reconnect pipes and toilet back in?! If so, this sounds a costly fix of a botched up job!

 

[Icelolly]

Thank you @Wayners I will look into this option. Is there a silicone that you can recommend? Thanks again.

 

[Wayners]

Standard. Not anti bacterial
Better for sticking
Any branded one

 

[Laurieo]

Those panels are usually designed to pull out from the top.
Pull out button panel.
Have a look to see if butchered panel will lift out.

 

[foxhole]

https://amzn.eu/d/4NarYpJ

 

[opps]

That really is an awfully large gap. If you try to squirt silicone sealant into it it will fall into the void.

As advised by others either use a pants looking trim or fit a new panel.

If it is the type of panel that I think it is, he should have been able to make the opening significantly smaller. By that, I mean such that you you could not see the gap.

Why can't you ask him to put things right? The gap should not be visible. Period.