Somerset · England
Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Ford, Somerset
Local toilet chip repair for Ford: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Marks on the outside of the pan
- Chips on the cistern lid
For landlords and businesses
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Somerset and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Toilet chip repair at your home in Ford
Leaking cracks need the toilet replacing, and we will tell you if that is what we find. We rebuild the damaged area and match it to the glaze, so you do not need a plumber or a new toilet. Common call-outs are for pieces knocked off during fitting and chips on the cistern lid, in porcelain, toilet pans and vitreous china.
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Somerset. Take care with heavy items and use non-abrasive cleaners on the outside of the pan and cistern.
- Area
- Ford (TA4)
- Region
- Somerset
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What toilet chip repair costs
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. What matters most is:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The type of damage
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Doing more than one item at once
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.
Getting a price from photos
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Any details about the material
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A wider photo showing the entire toilet
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Email us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Ford, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
How the visit works
On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job typically takes one to two hours. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- First the damaged area is cleaned and dried.
- Missing material is filled and rebuilt to the original shape.
- We sand it flush.
- We match the colour to the glaze.
- Finally we polish it into the surrounding glaze.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.
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Questions from Ford
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders in Ford.
Which areas do you work in?
We cover the entire UK, including Ford and the rest of Somerset. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
What about a leaking crack?
No. A leaking crack needs the toilet replacing. We fix chips and broken pieces.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
What we cannot put right
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not 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)
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Pedestals
- Porcelain
- Vitreous china
- Cisterns & lids
- Toilet pans
Common problems we fix in Ford
Most toilet chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted, or when something heavy is dropped. Cistern lids are a common casualty.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Chips on the cistern lid
- Damage from dropped items
- Chips on the pan or rim
Before you book anyone
- What prep work is covered
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- If travel is included in the price
Ford and the surrounding area
Ford is about 6 miles north-west of Wellington, in Somerset. Whether you’re in the middle of Ford or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in all 640 towns and villages in Somerset, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of TA4. Neighbouring places we cover include Fitzhead (2 miles east), East Town (2 miles north), Tolland (2 miles north), Milverton (2 miles south-east) and Westowe (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Taunton (9 miles east), Bridgwater (14 miles east), Minehead (13 miles north-west), Wellington (6 miles south-east), Sydenham (15 miles east) and Wilton (9 miles east).
Around Ford
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Wiveliscombe Primary School, Kingsmead School and The Bear Inn, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Merrifield Children's Unit (4.7 miles east).
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
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, it’s worth having it done properly.
Repair or replace in Ford?
Replacing a toilet needs a plumber and sometimes new flooring around the pan, and the matching cistern may be discontinued. Repairing the chip leaves it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ford
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Take a look at our prices page.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
