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Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Dunveth, Cornwall

Damaged toilet in Dunveth? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Marks on the outside of the pan
  • Damage from dropped items
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted toilet chip repair in Dunveth

Toilet chip repair in Dunveth without replacing anything

Chips are rebuilt and colour matched to the glaze, so you don’t need a plumber or a new toilet. Leaking cracks need the toilet replacing, and we will say so if we find one. Typical jobs include marks on the outside of the pan and damage from dropped items, in vitreous china, toilet pans and porcelain.

We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it. Take care with heavy items and clean the outside of the pan gently.

Where
Dunveth (PL27)
Area hub
Cornwall
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Chunk missing from a toilet pan, shown before and after repair

The process

We agree an arrival time beforehand. On site, it takes an hour or two for most jobs. The room is left tidy and you’ll know when it can be used.

  1. We clean and dry the damaged area.
  2. We fill and rebuild missing material to the original shape.
  3. It’s sanded flush.
  4. We colour-match and finish the glaze.
  5. Finally we polish it into the surrounding glaze.

Before we arrive

  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Make sure the room can be ventilated
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before

Getting a price

The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say straight away whether it can be repaired.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

Should I try a DIY kit first?

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.

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.

Repair or replace: which is better?

Replacing a toilet needs a plumber and possibly new flooring, and a matching cistern may no longer be made. A repair keeps the toilet you have. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book.

Why book with us

  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Fixed prices from your pictures
  • Everything repaired in place
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish

See our full price list.

About Dunveth

Dunveth is about 6 miles north-west of Bodmin, in Cornwall. Across the PL27 area, a technician comes to you. Dunveth is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall we cover.

Here we cover the PL27 postcode area. You’ll find streets such as Dunveth Road, Talmena Avenue and West Hill. Neighbouring places we cover include Trevanson (1 mile north-west), Wadebridge (1 mile east), Burniere (1 mile north-east), Bodieve (1 mile north-east) and Egloshayle (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Newquay (12 miles south-west), St Austell (12 miles south), Bodmin (6 miles south-east), Sandy Bottom (12 miles south), Bethel (12 miles south) and Nansledan (11 miles south-west).

What’s near Dunveth

Our clients here include homes close to Wadebridge School, St Breock Primary School and Church of St Breock. Other landmarks nearby include Bodmin Hospital (5.7 miles south-east) and North Cornwall (0.6 miles east). Open spaces near Dunveth include St Breock Downs.

Map of Dunveth © OpenStreetMap contributors

Common problems we fix in Dunveth

Toilets and cisterns typically get chipped during fitting, or when something heavy is dropped. Cistern lids are a common casualty.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

  • Chips on the pan or rim
  • Damage from dropped items
  • Marks on the outside of the pan
  • Pieces knocked off during fitting

Questions to ask before booking

  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • Aftercare advice
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
  • What preparation is included

Choosing a repair company

What we can’t put right

Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:

  • 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.

Materials we repair

  • Cisterns & lids
  • Vitreous china
  • Toilet pans
  • Pedestals
  • Porcelain

How we price toilet chip repair

Prices start from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Dunveth. What changes the price is:

  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • The colour and finish to match

Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Send photos for a quote

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:

  • A picture taken from further back
  • The material, if you know it
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size

A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the toilet, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.

Questions from Dunveth

Do you charge for travel?

Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.

How do I book?

A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

Is there any odour?

Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.

Can you price it without visiting?

Usually, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

How much does toilet chip repair cost in Dunveth?

Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Will you leave a mess?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners across Cornwall.

Can you fix a cracked toilet that leaks?

No. That needs a new toilet. We repair cosmetic chips and breaks.

Landlord and trade work in Dunveth

Rented homes see more wear and tear, 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.

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

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