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Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Exminster, Devon

Chip and break repairs to toilets, cisterns and other ceramics at your home in Exminster, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips on the cistern lid
  • Chips on the pan or rim
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Toilet chip repair in Exminster

Toilet chip repair in Exminster, done in place

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 the toilet stays in place. We work on vitreous china, porcelain and pedestals, and people most often call us about chips on the pan or rim and pieces knocked off during fitting.

Every job is backed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. Avoid dropping heavy items and use non-abrasive cleaners on the outside of the pan and cistern.

Where
Exminster (EX6)
Area hub
Devon
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Ceramic basin shown before and after repair

Exminster questions

Are there extra charges for Exminster?

No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Generally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.

Will you leave a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.

How do I book?

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

How do I get a price for toilet chip repair in Exminster?

Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item and your postcode.

Are you a vetted contractor?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

What happens if you find more damage?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.

Can you fix a cracked toilet that leaks?

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

Prices and what affects them

Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:

  • What the surface is made of
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • Unusual colours or finishes

Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

How to get a fixed quote

Phone photos are fine, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:

  • The material, if you know it
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • A picture taken from further back

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole toilet, we can give you a fixed price.

When a repair isn’t the answer

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)

Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.

Materials we work on in Exminster

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

Where we work around Exminster

Exminster is about 3 miles south of Exeter, in Devon. Jobs in Exminster are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Exminster is one of 586 places in Devon where we work.

We cover every part of EX6. Streets in the area include Hill Crest, Townfield and Bucknill Close. Nearby, we also work in Topsham (1 mile north-east), Clyst St George (2 miles east), Ebford (3 miles east), Exton (3 miles east) and Powderham (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Exeter (3 miles north), Exmouth (6 miles south-east), Newton Abbot (12 miles south-west), Teignmouth (9 miles south), Sidmouth (11 miles east) and Honiton (15 miles north-east).

Around Exminster

Our customers here include homes close to Church of St Martin, Exminster Community Primary School and Stowey Arms, among other places. Exminster’s nearest station is Topsham station, about 1.5 miles east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Powderham Castle (3 miles south-east) and Wonford House Hospital (2.5 miles north). For a walk, there’s Haldon Hill and Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve.

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DIY repairs versus a professional job

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. 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.

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

When to call us in Exminster

Most toilet chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted, or when something heavy is dropped. Cistern lids get chipped surprisingly frequently.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • Chips on the cistern lid
  • Damage from dropped items
  • Chips on the pan or rim
  • Marks on the outside of the pan

What to look for in a quote

  • What prep work is covered
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • If travel is included in the price
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long

Choosing a repair company

Landlord and trade work in Exminster

If you manage property in Exminster, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we will come back with a combined price.

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.

Repair or replace: which is better?

Replacing a toilet means a plumber and sometimes new flooring around the pan, and a matching cistern may no longer be made. Repairing the chip leaves it in place. Our toilet chip repair starts from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Exminster. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Why book with us

  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • One price list for the entire UK
  • Colour-matched on site
  • No need to remove anything

Read our prices page.

What happens on the day

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Plan for an hour or two from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to care for it.

  1. First the damaged area is cleaned and dried.
  2. We fill and rebuild missing material to the original shape.
  3. It’s sanded flush.
  4. We match the colour to the glaze.
  5. We polish the repair to blend it in.

Before we arrive

  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings

How to get a price

No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.

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