Devon · England
Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Instow, Devon
Toilet chip repair in Instow without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage from dropped items
- Chips on the pan or rim
Toilet chip repair in Instow without replacing anything
We rebuild the damaged area and match it to the glaze, so you do not need a plumber or a new toilet. A crack that leaks can’t be fixed with a cosmetic repair, and we will say so if we find one. We work on pedestals, vitreous china and porcelain, and common reasons people contact us are damage from dropped items and marks on the outside of the pan.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone. Avoid dropping heavy items and clean the outside of the pan gently.
- Area
- Instow (EX39, EX31)
- Region
- Devon
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Instow questions
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we are working.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Can you quote from photos?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
Do you cover Instow?
We do. Technicians travel to Instow from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
What about a leaking crack?
No. That needs a new toilet. We repair cosmetic chips and breaks.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Work for landlords and builders
If you manage property in Instow, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Devon and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Instow and the surrounding area
Instow is about 3 miles north-east of Bideford, in Devon. Anywhere in EX39, we come to you. We cover 586 places in Devon.
All of EX39 and EX31 is within our area. Jobs here include addresses on Downs Road, Anstey Way and Quay Lane and the roads around them. Instow sits on or near the B3233, which makes travel easy. If you’re just outside Instow, we cover Worlington (1 mile east), Appledore (1 mile west), Yelland (1 mile north-east), Fremington (3 miles north-east) and Muddlebridge (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Barnstaple (5 miles east), Bideford (3 miles south-west), Ilfracombe (11 miles north), Braunton (4 miles north), Newport (6 miles east) and South Molton (15 miles east).
What’s near Instow
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Instow Community Primary School, St Mary's Church and Commodore Hotel, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Museum of British Surfing (3.9 miles north) and Tapeley Park (0.9 miles south). The countryside around Instow includes Staddon Hill and Horsey Island.
Places near Instow
What else we do in Instow
Repair or replace in Instow?
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. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why us?
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Read our prices page.
Can I fix it myself?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
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.
What we cannot put right
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- 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 pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Porcelain
- Pedestals
- Toilet pans
- Vitreous china
- Cisterns & lids
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. It usually takes one to two hours, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the toilet, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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What toilet chip repair costs
Repairs from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- How many items we do on one visit
- The type of damage
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Quotes from your pictures
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A wider photo showing the entire toilet
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Natural light rather than flash
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Signs you need toilet chip repair in Instow
Toilets and cisterns typically get chipped during fitting, or when something heavy is dropped. Cistern lids are a common casualty.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Damage from dropped items
- Chips on the cistern lid
- Chips on the pan or rim
- Marks on the outside of the pan
Before you book anyone
- What prep work is covered
- How the room is protected while they work
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How soon you can use it again
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
