Devon · England
Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Clovelly, Devon
Damaged toilet in Clovelly? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Marks on the outside of the pan
- Chips on the pan or rim
What happens on the day
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the work takes one to two hours. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- First the damaged area is cleaned and dried.
- Missing material is filled and rebuilt to the original shape.
- We sand it flush.
- We match the colour to the glaze.
- Finally we polish it into the surrounding glaze.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Get a quote
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the toilet, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
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About our toilet chip repair in Clovelly
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 cannot be fixed with a cosmetic repair, and we’ll say so if we find one. We work on porcelain, cisterns & lids and toilet pans, and the jobs we see most are marks on the outside of the pan and chips on the cistern lid.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Devon. Avoid dropping heavy items and clean the outside of the pan gently.
- Area
- Clovelly (EX39)
- Region
- Devon
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Clovelly
Toilets and cisterns usually get chipped during fitting, or from a dropped lid or bottle. Cistern lids get chipped surprisingly often.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Damage from dropped items
- Chips on the pan or rim
- Marks on the outside of the pan
What your quote should include
- Whether the price covers travel
- Aftercare advice
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Clovelly and nearby
Clovelly is about 8 miles west of Bideford, 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. Clovelly is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon we cover.
Every address in EX39 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Clovelly include Higher Clovelly (1 mile south-west), Burscott (1 mile south), Buck's Cross (2 miles south-east), Woolfardisworthy (2 miles south-east) and Hartland (4 miles west). Larger places within reach include Bideford (8 miles east), Braunton (13 miles north-east), Roundswell (14 miles east), East-the-Water (9 miles east), Northam (9 miles east) and Westward Ho! (8 miles east).
Landmarks near Clovelly
Our customers here include homes close to St Peter's Chapel and The Red Lion Hotel, among other places.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How many areas need work
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Send pictures for a quote
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The material, if you know it
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Where you are, by postcode
We price from photos so you don’t 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 we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
FAQs for Clovelly
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole toilet and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
What happens after I send pictures?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, typically with dates to choose from. You’re under no obligation.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
For landlords and businesses
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Clovelly use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Places near Clovelly
Other services in Clovelly
Should you replace it?
A new toilet needs a plumber and sometimes new flooring around the pan, and a matching cistern may no longer be made. A repair keeps the toilet you have. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Clovelly
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- No need to remove anything
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Same prices wherever you are
Take a look at our full price list.
What we cannot put right
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- A crack that leaks water
- A crack through the bowl or trap
- A loose pan or leaking seal (that’s a plumbing job)
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Toilet pans
- Vitreous china
- Porcelain
- Cisterns & lids
- Pedestals
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
