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Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Bow, Devon

Our technicians come to Bow for chip and break repairs to toilets, cisterns and other ceramics. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damage from dropped items
  • Marks on the outside of the pan
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Toilet chip repair in Bow

Toilet chip repair at your home in Bow

We rebuild the damaged area and match it to the glaze, so you do not need a plumber or a new toilet. A crack that leaks can’t be fixed with a cosmetic repair, and we will say so if we find one. If you’re dealing with damage from dropped items and pieces knocked off during fitting, we can help, whatever the material.

Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. Avoid dropping heavy items and use non-abrasive cleaners on the outside of the pan and cistern.

Where
Bow (TQ9)
Region
Devon
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Ceramic basin repaired, before and after

When to call us in Bow

Most toilet chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted, or when something heavy is dropped. Cistern lids are a common casualty.

You may need us if you’ve spotted:

  • Chips on the pan or rim
  • Pieces knocked off during fitting
  • Marks on the outside of the pan
  • Damage from dropped items

Comparing quotes

  • What happens if they find more damage
  • Aftercare advice
  • How your room will be protected
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers

10 questions to ask before you book

What we do, step by step

Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow one to two hours. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.

  1. First the damaged area is cleaned and dried.
  2. Missing material is filled and rebuilt to the original shape.
  3. It’s sanded flush.
  4. We match the colour to the glaze.
  5. We polish the repair to blend it in.

How to prepare

  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Have a window or extractor fan available

Get a quote

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole toilet, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.

Get a fixed price

Advice

About Bow

Bow is about 2 miles south of Totnes, in Devon. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Bow is one of 586 places in Devon where we work.

Here we cover the TQ9 postcode area. If you’re just outside Bow, we cover Tuckenhay (1 mile south-east), Cornworthy (1 mile south-east), Allaleigh (2 miles south), Dittisham (3 miles east) and Blackawton (4 miles south). Further out, we also cover Newton Abbot (10 miles north), Teignmouth (13 miles north-east), Kingsteignton (11 miles north), Ivybridge (11 miles west), Bovey Tracey (13 miles north) and Dartmouth (5 miles south-east).

What’s near Bow

Our customers here include homes close to Church of St David and Waterman's Arms, among other places. The closest station to Bow is Totnes station, about 2.7 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Blackawton The Mount (3.1 miles south) and Totnes Community Hospital (2.5 miles north).

Map of Bow © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should I try a DIY kit first?

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, then guarantee it for a year.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

What affects the price in Bow

Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:

  • Doing more than one item at once
  • How much damage there is
  • The type of damage
  • How easy the damage is to reach

Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.

Send photos for a quote

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:

  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • A wider photo showing the whole toilet
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

Most clients in Bow get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

What we can’t put right

A repair is not always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. We cannot fix:

  • 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’ll tell you honestly before you book.

Surfaces we repair

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

Landlord and trade work in Bow

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.

We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.

Your questions about toilet chip repair in Bow

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.

Can you price it without visiting?

Generally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.

Can you repair a chipped toilet?

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

Is repairing better than replacing?

Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

How do I get a price for toilet chip repair in Bow?

Repairs from £95. We give a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item with your TQ9 postcode.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.

Should you replace it?

Replacing a toilet means a plumber and possibly new flooring, and the matching cistern may be discontinued. Repairing the chip keeps the toilet you have. Our toilet chip repair starts from £95. Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

Why Bow customers choose us

  • No need to remove anything
  • Fixed prices from your photos
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • No extra charge for your area

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