Devon · England
Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Digby, Devon
We travel to Digby for chip and break repairs to toilets, cisterns and other ceramics. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the cistern lid
- Marks on the outside of the pan
How we handle toilet chip repair in Digby
We rebuild the damaged area and match it to the glaze, so the toilet stays in place. A crack that leaks can’t be fixed with a cosmetic repair, and we will tell you if that is what we find. Common call-outs are for marks on the outside of the pan and pieces knocked off during fitting, in toilet pans, cisterns & lids and pedestals.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll sort it. Avoid dropping heavy items and clean the outside of the pan gently.
- Area
- Digby (EX2, EX3, EX5)
- Region
- Devon
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Our work in Digby
Digby is about 2 miles south-east of Exeter, in Devon. Whether you are in the middle of Digby or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Digby is one of 586 places in Devon we cover.
We cover every part of EX2, EX3 and EX5 and the streets around it. Whether you live on Rydon Lane, Digby Road and Apple Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside Digby, we cover Clyst Heath (1 mile east), Newcourt (1 mile south), St Loye's (1 mile west), Countess Wear (1 mile south-west) and Clyst St Mary (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Exmouth (7 miles south-east), Newton Abbot (14 miles south-west), Tiverton (14 miles north), Teignmouth (11 miles south), Sidmouth (11 miles east) and Honiton (14 miles north-east).
Near you in Digby
We visit homes around St Peter's Church of England Aided School, Toby Carvery pub and Ludwell Valley Park, among other places. Also close by are Clyst Heath Nursery and Community Primary School (less than half a mile north), St Luke's Science and Sports College (1.4 miles north) and Saint Lawrence's Church (0.9 miles north). Digby has its own railway station: Digby & Sowton station. A little further out are Wonford House Hospital (1.3 miles west) and Darts Farm (2.2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve.
Work for landlords and builders
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Digby as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- Access to the area
- What kind of damage it is
- How many items we do on one visit
- The material and finish
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
How to get a fixed price
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
For a price in Digby, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
How it works
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes one to two hours. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- First the damaged area is cleaned and dried.
- We fill and rebuild missing material to the original shape.
- It’s sanded flush.
- We match the colour to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Get a quote
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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Should I try a DIY kit first?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
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, a professional repair is worth it.
Repair or replace in Digby?
Replacing a toilet needs a plumber and sometimes new flooring around the pan, and the matching cistern may be discontinued. A repair keeps the toilet you have. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Digby
- One price list for the whole UK
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our full price list.
What a repair cannot fix
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- 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 will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Porcelain
- Toilet pans
- Pedestals
- Vitreous china
- Cisterns & lids
Other services in Digby
What we’re called out for in Digby
Most toilet chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted, or when something heavy is dropped. Cistern lids are a common casualty.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Chips on the cistern lid
- Damage from dropped items
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Marks on the outside of the pan
What your quote should include
- When it can be used again
- How changes to the job are handled
- Aftercare advice
- What protection goes down before work starts
Questions from Digby
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can a chipped toilet be fixed?
Yes. We repair chips on pans, rims, cisterns and lids.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
What areas do you cover?
Across the UK. Our prices are the same everywhere.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
