Cornwall · England
Toilet Chip Repair for Dunmere homes
Toilet chip repair across Dunmere and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Marks on the outside of the pan
- Chips on the pan or rim
Toilet chip repair at your home in Dunmere
Chips are rebuilt and colour-matched to the glaze, so the toilet stays in place. Leaking cracks need the toilet replacing, and we’ll tell you if that’s what we find. Typical jobs include chips on the cistern lid and marks on the outside of the pan, on cisterns & lids, pedestals and porcelain.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard. Avoid dropping heavy items and clean the outside of the pan gently.
- Location
- Dunmere (PL31)
- County
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
We begin by going over the job with you. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. Allow one to two hours, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- First the damaged area is cleaned and dried.
- Missing material is filled and rebuilt to the original shape.
- We sand it flush.
- We colour-match and finish the glaze.
- Finally we polish it into the surrounding glaze.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Get a quote
Send us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your PL31 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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Work for landlords and builders
Builders use us to fix snagging 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. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will arrange it.
When we’d advise against a repair
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- 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 pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Cisterns & lids
- Pedestals
- Toilet pans
- Vitreous china
- Porcelain
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new toilet means a plumber and possibly new flooring, and a matching cistern may no longer be made. A repair leaves it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Dunmere. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Dunmere
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- No extra charge for your area
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Colour-matched on site
Take a look at our full price list.
Nearby places to Dunmere
What else we do in Dunmere
Where we work around Dunmere
Dunmere is about 1 mile west of Bodmin, in Cornwall. Wherever you are in the PL31 postcode area, we come to you. We cover all 644 towns and villages in Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of PL31 is within our area. From The Camel Trail and Valley View Park or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Nanstallon (1 mile south-west), St Lawrence (1 mile south), Town End (1 mile east), Bodiniel (1 mile east) and Threewaters (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Newquay (14 miles west), St Austell (9 miles south), Liskeard (13 miles east), Sandy Bottom (9 miles south), Addington (13 miles east) and Bethel (9 miles south).
Near you in Dunmere
In Dunmere, that means homes near Bodmin College, The Borough Arms and Berrycoombe School. Dunmere’s nearest station is Bodmin Parkway station, about 4.4 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Bodmin Hospital (0.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Dunmere includes Helman Tor and Red Moor nature reserve.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
Dunmere questions
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You will get a fixed quote back, plus dates. You are under no obligation.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
What about a leaking crack?
No. A leaking crack needs the toilet replacing. We repair cosmetic chips and breaks.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Common problems we fix in Dunmere
Toilets and cisterns typically get chipped during fitting, or from a dropped lid or bottle. Cistern lids get chipped surprisingly often.
The things clients normally mention when they call are:
- Chips on the pan or rim
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Damage from dropped items
- Chips on the cistern lid
Questions to ask before you book
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How changes to the job are handled
- What aftercare is recommended
How we price toilet chip repair
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material and finish
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Send pictures for a quote
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Details of any past repairs
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
