Plymouth · England

Toilet Chip Repair in Efford

Our repair technicians come to Efford 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
  • Pieces knocked off during fitting
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need toilet chip repair in Efford?

How we handle toilet chip repair in Efford

Leaking cracks need the toilet replacing, and we will say so if we find one. We rebuild the damaged area and match it to the glaze, so you do not need a plumber or a new toilet. We regularly repair toilet pans, cisterns & lids and vitreous china, and the jobs we see most are marks on the outside of the pan and chips on the cistern lid.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. 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.

Location
Efford (PL3, PL6, PL4)
County
Plymouth
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Broken toilet pan rim rebuilt and refinished, before and after

What toilet chip repair costs

Repairs from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Efford. The price depends on:

  • What kind of damage it is
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • The material
  • Access to the area

A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.

Send photos for a quote

You can normally get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:

  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • The material, if you know it
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • A wider photo showing the whole toilet

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire toilet, we can price the job without visiting.

Repair or replace in Efford?

A new toilet means a plumber and sometimes new flooring around the pan, and the matching cistern may be discontinued. Repairing the chip keeps the toilet you have. Prices start from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

What you get with us

  • No extra charge for your area
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • Everything repaired in place
  • We leave the room as we found it

Read our prices page.

Our work in Efford

Efford is about 1 mile east of Plymouth, in Plymouth. Whether you are in the middle of Efford or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our repair technicians cover 59 places across Plymouth.

Every address in PL3, PL6 and PL4 is covered. You will find streets such as Pike Road, Revel Road and Teign Road, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Efford, we cover Compton (1 mile west), Hartley (1 mile west), Laira (1 mile south-east), Plymouth (1 mile west) and Mannamead (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Keyham (3 miles west), Burraton (6 miles west), St Budeaux (3 miles west), Plympton St Maurice (3 miles east), Morice Town (3 miles west) and Sherford (3 miles south-east).

What’s near Efford

Typical jobs here are in homes near Lipson Co-operative Academy, Lifeboat Inn and St Paul's Church, among other places. You will also find High View School (within half a mile south), Central Park (1.8 miles west) and Efford Library (under half a mile south). The nearest railway station is Plymouth station, about 1.7 miles south-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Drake Circus Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south-west) and Mount Gould Hospital and Local Care Centre (0.7 miles south).

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Landlords, agents and businesses in Efford

For anyone letting property in or around Efford, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.

DIY kit or professional repair?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

What happens on the day

Visits start with a quick look at the job together. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. You can expect it to take one to two hours, and we will keep you posted as we go.

  1. We start by cleaning and drying the damage.
  2. Next we rebuild the missing piece to its original shape.
  3. It’s sanded flush.
  4. We match the colour to the glaze.
  5. The repair is polished so it blends in.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat

Ask for a price

There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

When to call us in Efford

Most toilet chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted, or from a dropped lid or bottle. Cistern lids get chipped surprisingly often.

Look out for any of the following:

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

Comparing quotes

  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Aftercare advice
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

Our hiring checklist

Questions from Efford

How do I book?

Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Efford.

Do the materials smell?

Expect a mild smell while we are working.

Can you price it without visiting?

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

Can tenants book a repair?

Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

Do you cover Efford?

Yes. We work across the UK and come to Efford. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

When a repair isn’t the answer

A repair isn’t right for every job, including:

  • 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 will tell you honestly.

Materials we repair

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