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Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Appledore, Devon
We travel to Appledore 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 cistern lid
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
Toilet chip repair at your home in Appledore
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 marks on the outside of the pan, we can help, whatever the material.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we will come back. Avoid dropping heavy items and clean the outside of the pan gently.
- Area
- Appledore (EX16, EX15)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
A new toilet means a plumber and possibly new flooring, and a matching cistern may no longer be made. Repairing the chip keeps the toilet you have. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Appledore
- We leave the room as we found it
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- One price list for the whole UK
Take a look at our full price list.
When we’d advise against a repair
Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs won’t 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 photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Porcelain
- Vitreous china
- Cisterns & lids
- Toilet pans
- Pedestals
Appledore and nearby
Appledore is about 5 miles north-east of Cullompton, in Devon. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Appledore is one of 586 places in Devon we cover.
All of EX16 and EX15 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Appledore, we cover Uffculme (1 mile south), Yondercott (1 mile south-east), Great Fossend (2 miles north), Westleigh (2 miles north) and Burlescombe (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Tiverton (7 miles west), Honiton (10 miles south-east), Polsloe (15 miles south-west), Cullompton (5 miles south-west), Cranbrook (12 miles south) and Whipton (15 miles south-west).
What’s near Appledore
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Waterloo Cross pub, Parish Church of St Mary and Uffculme Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Tiverton Parkway station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre.
Landlord and trade work in Appledore
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Appledore use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
What we do, step by step
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to an hour or two, tidy-up included.
- We start by cleaning and drying the damage.
- Missing material is filled and rebuilt to the original shape.
- It’s sanded flush.
- We match the colour to the glaze.
- Finally we polish it into the surrounding glaze.
Before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Open a window if you can
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
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What affects the price in Appledore
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Appledore. The price reflects:
- What the surface is made of
- How hard the colour is to match
- The type of damage
- Doing more than one item at once
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Getting a price from pictures
You can generally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Details of any past repairs
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The material, if you know it
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Appledore: your questions answered
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
What about a leaking crack?
No. A leaking crack needs the toilet replacing. We fix chips and broken pieces.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Usually, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Can you quote from pictures?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working that clears as it cures.
Can you repair a chipped toilet?
Yes. Chips to the pan, rim, cistern and lid are the most common jobs.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
When to call us in Appledore
Toilets and cisterns normally get chipped during fitting, or when something heavy is dropped. Cistern lids get chipped surprisingly frequently.
Common reasons people in Appledore contact us include:
- Damage from dropped items
- Chips on the pan or rim
- Chips on the cistern lid
- Marks on the outside of the pan
What your quote should include
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
