Conwy · Wales
Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Old Colwyn, Conwy
Chip and break repairs to toilets, cisterns and other ceramics for homes and businesses in Old Colwyn and across Conwy. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage from dropped items
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- The colour and finish to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many items we do on one visit
- What the surface is made of
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Old Colwyn. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Send pictures for a quote
You can take the photos on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any details about the material
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A wider photo showing the whole toilet
Most customers in Old Colwyn get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Toilet chip repair in Old Colwyn without replacing anything
A crack that leaks cannot be fixed with a cosmetic repair, and we’ll say so if we find one. We rebuild the damaged area and match it to the glaze, so the toilet stays in place. We regularly repair cisterns & lids, vitreous china and pedestals, and the jobs we see most are marks on the outside of the pan and damage from dropped items.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Conwy. Avoid dropping heavy items and clean the outside of the pan gently.
- Where
- Old Colwyn (LL29, LL34)
- County
- Conwy
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about toilet chip repair in Old Colwyn
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
What about a leaking crack?
No. That needs a new toilet. We fix chips and broken pieces.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send pictures.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Signs you need toilet chip repair in Old Colwyn
Most toilet chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted, or when something heavy is dropped. Cistern lids get chipped surprisingly often.
People typically call us when they notice one of these:
- Chips on the cistern lid
- Damage from dropped items
- Chips on the pan or rim
- Marks on the outside of the pan
Before booking anyone
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What preparation is included
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Aftercare advice
What we can’t put right
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’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)
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Vitreous china
- Pedestals
- Cisterns & lids
- Toilet pans
- Porcelain
Covering Old Colwyn
Old Colwyn is about 28 miles west of Birkenhead, in Conwy. From the centre of Old Colwyn to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We cover all 75 towns and villages across Conwy, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Old Colwyn to Liverpool (about 33 miles away).
All of LL29 and LL34 is within our area. We regularly work on streets such as Park Road, West Road and Groes Road and the roads around them. Main roads around Old Colwyn include the A547, so getting to you is simple. Nearby, we also work in Colwyn Bay (1 mile south-east), Bae Colwyn (1 mile west), Colwyn Bay (1 mile west), Bryn-y-maen (2 miles south-west) and Mochdre (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Llandudno (6 miles west), Abergele (5 miles east), Conwy (5 miles west), Cwlach (6 miles north-west), Deganwy (5 miles west) and Llandudno Junction (4 miles west). As one of the bigger places in Conwy, Old Colwyn sees plenty of our work.
Local landmarks in Old Colwyn
Around Old Colwyn, we work in homes near Ysgol Bryn Elian, Old Colwyn Junior C.P. School and Church of St Catherine. For rail, the closest station is Colwyn Bay station, roughly 1 mile north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Ednyfeds Castle (2.2 miles west) and Colwyn Bay Community Hospital (less than half a mile south-west). Not far away are Conwy RSPB reserve and Mynydd Marian.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
What happens on the day
When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job normally takes an hour or two. We clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We start by cleaning and drying the damage.
- Missing material is filled and rebuilt to the original shape.
- We sand it flush.
- The glaze is colour-matched and finished.
- Finally we polish it into the surrounding glaze.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
How to get a price
For a price in Old Colwyn, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Advice
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Old Colwyn
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
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. Repairing the chip leaves it in place. Our toilet chip repair starts from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Old Colwyn
- Most jobs done in one visit
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Fixed prices from your pictures
Take a look at our full price list.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
