Cornwall · England
Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Duloe, Cornwall
Problem with your toilet in Duloe? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Damage from dropped items
Toilet chip repair in Duloe, done in place
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 the toilet stays in place. We regularly repair toilet pans, porcelain and pedestals, and common reasons people contact us are marks on the outside of the pan and damage from dropped items.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book. Take care with heavy items and clean the outside of the pan gently.
- Location
- Duloe (PL14)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Common problems we fix in Duloe
Toilets and cisterns usually get chipped during fitting, or from a dropped lid or bottle. Cistern lids get chipped surprisingly often.
Clients typically contact us about:
- Damage from dropped items
- Marks on the outside of the pan
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Chips on the pan or rim
What your quote should include
- What prep work is covered
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How to care for the finish
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
DIY kit or professional repair?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
What a repair can’t fix
A repair isn’t always the answer, 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.
Materials we repair
- Vitreous china
- Cisterns & lids
- Pedestals
- Toilet pans
- Porcelain
Questions from Duloe
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Can pets and children be at home?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
Can you fix a cracked toilet that leaks?
No. That needs a new toilet. We repair cosmetic chips and breaks.
What happens next?
You’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no obligation to book.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work. It fades as everything cures.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a toilet means a plumber and sometimes new flooring around the pan, and the matching cistern may be discontinued. A repair leaves it in place. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Duloe
- Work done at your home or business
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We leave the room as we found it
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Take a look at our full price list.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many areas need work
- What the surface is made of
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed price
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- One picture of the entire toilet
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Natural light rather than flash
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.
Duloe and the surrounding area
Duloe is about 4 miles south of Liskeard, in Cornwall. Anywhere in PL14, a technician comes to you. Duloe is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here: PL14. Whether you live on Pras Gwartha and Manor Park or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. If you are just outside Duloe, we cover St Keyne (1 mile north), Lamellion (3 miles north), Moorswater (3 miles north), Lower Clicker (4 miles north-east) and Liskeard (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Stonehouse (14 miles east), St Austell (14 miles west), Bodmin (11 miles north-west), Saltash (11 miles east), Sandy Bottom (13 miles west) and Bethel (13 miles west).
Near you in Duloe
Our customers here include homes close to Church of St Cuby and Duloe CofE VA Primary Academy. For rail, the closest station is Causeland station, roughly 0.9 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Magnificent Music Machines (1.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Looe Island.
How it works
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. Once we are there, the work takes one to two hours. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- We start by cleaning and drying the damage.
- We fill and rebuild missing material to the original shape.
- We sand it flush.
- We match the colour to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Ensure the area is dry
- Open a window if you can
Ask for a price
Most clients in Duloe get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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