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Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Cross, Devon
Damaged toilet in Cross? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Chips on the cistern lid
How we handle toilet chip repair in Cross
Leaking cracks need the toilet replacing, and we’ll say so if we find one. Chips are rebuilt and colour matched to the glaze, so you don’t need a plumber or a new toilet. We work on porcelain, toilet pans and vitreous china, and people most frequently call us about marks on the outside of the pan and pieces knocked off during fitting.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right. Avoid dropping heavy items and clean the outside of the pan gently.
- Area
- Cross (EX33)
- Region
- Devon
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we cannot put right
Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. 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’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Vitreous china
- Toilet pans
- Porcelain
- Pedestals
- Cisterns & lids
Repair or replace in Cross?
A new toilet means 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, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Cross
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Colour-matched on site
- We leave the room as we found it
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
See our pricing.
FAQs for Cross
What about a leaking crack?
No. A leaking crack needs the toilet replacing. We fix chips and broken pieces.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Which areas do you work in?
The whole UK, including all of Devon. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Are there extra charges for Cross?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Our work in Cross
Cross is about 8 miles north-west of Barnstaple, in Devon. Anywhere in EX33, a technician comes to you. We work in 586 places across Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of EX33 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Cross include Croyde (1 mile west), Georgeham (1 mile north-east), Saunton (1 mile south-east), Darracott (1 mile east) and Putsborough (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Barnstaple (8 miles south-east), Bideford (8 miles south), Ilfracombe (7 miles north-east), Braunton (3 miles south-east), Newport (8 miles south-east) and Roundswell (7 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Cross
Typical jobs here are in homes near Manor pub, Church of St Mary Magdalene and Georgeham Church of England (VC) Primary School, among other places. A little further out are Braunton and District Museum (2.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Chapel wood and Braunton Burrows.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. 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.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
What we’re called out for in Cross
Toilets and cisterns usually get chipped during fitting, or when something heavy is dropped. Cistern lids are a common casualty.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Chips on the pan or rim
- Chips on the cistern lid
- Damage from dropped items
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
Before you book anyone
- What aftercare is recommended
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How changes to the job are handled
Nearby places to Cross
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How the visit works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. You can expect it to take one to two hours.
- We clean and dry the damaged area.
- Missing material is filled and rebuilt to the original shape.
- We sand the repair level.
- We colour-match and finish the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Getting a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
Landlord and trade work in Cross
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
How we price toilet chip repair
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed price from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Access to the area
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Quotes from your pictures
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- One picture of the entire toilet
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Any details about the material
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
For a price in Cross, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
