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Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Ashburton, Devon

Toilet chip repair across Ashburton and nearby, normally in one visit.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips on the cistern lid
  • Pieces knocked off during fitting
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book toilet chip repair in Ashburton

What we’re called out for in Ashburton

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

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

  • Chips on the cistern lid
  • Damage from dropped items
  • Marks on the outside of the pan
  • Chips on the pan or rim

What to look for in a quote

  • Aftercare advice
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show

10 questions to ask before you book

How we handle toilet chip repair in Ashburton

We rebuild the damaged area and match it to the glaze, so you don’t need a plumber or a new toilet. Leaking cracks need the toilet replacing, and we’ll say so if we find one. Typical jobs include damage from dropped items and chips on the pan or rim, in vitreous china, toilet pans and cisterns & lids.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll come back. Take care with heavy items and clean the outside of the pan gently.

Chunk missing from a toilet pan, shown before and after repair
Area
Ashburton (TQ13)
County
Devon
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

What toilet chip repair costs

Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • What the surface is made of
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • How hard the colour is to match

A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.

Send pictures for a quote

You can normally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:

  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • A wider photo showing the whole toilet

Send us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your TQ13 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

The process

On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job normally takes an hour or two. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.

  1. We start by cleaning and drying the damage.
  2. Next we rebuild the missing piece to its original shape.
  3. We sand it flush.
  4. We match the colour to the glaze.
  5. The repair is polished so it blends in.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated

How to get a price

For a price in Ashburton, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

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What we cannot put right

Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:

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

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.

Materials we work on in Ashburton

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

FAQs for Ashburton

How quickly can you book me in?

We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.

Do I need to be at home?

We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send photos.

Can landlords book you?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners across Devon.

Is a repair better than a new one?

In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.

How do I book?

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

Do you work in Ashburton?

Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Ashburton. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.

For landlords and businesses

If you manage property in Ashburton, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll arrange it.

Can I fix it myself?

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.

Our work in Ashburton

Ashburton is about 6 miles west of Newton Abbot, in Devon. We visit homes and businesses in Ashburton and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Our repair technicians cover 586 places across Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.

Here we cover the TQ13 postcode area. That includes homes on Market Close, Stapledon Lane and Foales Court and the roads around them. You will find Ashburton on the A38 and B3352, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Buckfast (2 miles south-west), Buckfastleigh (3 miles south-west), Bickington (3 miles north-east), Buckland in the Moor (3 miles north-west) and Holne (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Newton Abbot (6 miles east), Teignmouth (11 miles east), Kingsteignton (7 miles east), Ivybridge (11 miles south-west), Dawlish (13 miles east) and Totnes (7 miles south-east).

Near you in Ashburton

In Ashburton, that means homes near Church of St Andrew, Sands School and Atrium Studio School. Nearby too are Royal Oak Public House (within half a mile south-west) and Ashburton Primary School (less than half a mile south-east). Well-known places in the area include Ashburton Museum (within half a mile south-west) and Ashburton and Buckfastleigh Community Hospital (under half a mile north-east). For a walk, there’s Orley Common and Aish Tor.

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Repairing versus replacing in Ashburton

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. Prices start from £95. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.

Why Ashburton clients choose us

  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • Everything repaired in place
  • Work done at your home or business

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