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Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Ashford, Devon
Local toilet chip repair for Ashford: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage from dropped items
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
About our toilet chip repair in Ashford
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 the toilet stays in place. We work on cisterns & lids, toilet pans and pedestals, and people most frequently call us about marks on the outside of the pan and chips on the pan or rim.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone. Avoid dropping heavy items and use non-abrasive cleaners on the outside of the pan and cistern.
- Location
- Ashford (EX31)
- County
- Devon
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
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.
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Repair or replace: which is better?
A new toilet means a plumber and possibly new flooring, and a matching cistern may no longer be made. A repair leaves it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos 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 Ashford
- A fixed quote before booking
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Read our pricing.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. There is no area surcharge for Ashford. What changes the price is:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Getting a price from photos
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Details of any past repairs
- Natural light rather than flash
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- What it’s made of, if you know
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. 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.
Common problems we fix in Ashford
Toilets and cisterns typically get chipped during fitting, or from a dropped lid or bottle. Cistern lids get chipped surprisingly frequently.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Chips on the cistern lid
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Marks on the outside of the pan
- Damage from dropped items
What your quote should include
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How the room is protected while they work
Landlord and trade work in Ashford
For anyone letting property in or around Ashford, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Our work in Ashford
Ashford is about 2 miles north-west of Barnstaple, in Devon. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. We cover all 586 towns and villages across Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: EX31. Local streets include Meadowside, Long Lane and Ashfield Close, all of which we cover. We also travel to Bradiford (1 mile south-east), Pilton (2 miles east), Bickington (2 miles south), Sticklepath (2 miles south-east) and Roundswell (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Bideford (7 miles south-west), Ilfracombe (8 miles north), Braunton (3 miles west), Newport (3 miles south-east), South Molton (13 miles south-east) and East-the-Water (7 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Ashford
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Pilton Community College, Dodderidgian Library and Church of St Peter. For rail, the closest station is Barnstaple station, roughly 2.2 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include North Devon District Hospital (2 miles east) and St Annes Chapel and Old Grammar School Museum (2.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Fremington Local Nature Reserve and Braunton Burrows.
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- 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’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Porcelain
- Toilet pans
- Vitreous china
- Cisterns & lids
- Pedestals
How it works
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to one to two hours, tidy-up included.
- First the damaged area is cleaned and dried.
- Missing material is filled and rebuilt to the original shape.
- We sand it flush.
- We colour-match and finish the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking or access
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Get a quote
For a price in Ashford, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
FAQs for Ashford
Is there a call-out fee?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Can you fix a cracked toilet that leaks?
No. A leaking crack needs the toilet replacing. We repair cosmetic chips and breaks.
Can you repair a chipped toilet?
Yes. Chips to the pan, rim, cistern and lid are the most common jobs.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we are working.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
