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Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Shop, Cornwall
Damaged toilet in Shop? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the pan or rim
- Chips on the cistern lid
Shop and the surrounding area
Shop is about 8 miles north of Newquay, in Cornwall. Whether you’re in the middle of Shop or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Shop is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall we cover.
Our repair technicians cover all of PL28. You’ll find streets such as Harlyn Road, Fairfield and Ivy Close. We also travel to St Merryn (1 mile north-east), Harlyn (1 mile north), Trevone (1 mile north-east), Padstow (3 miles north-east) and Burgois (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Newquay (8 miles south), Bodmin (13 miles east), Wadebridge (7 miles east), Nansledan (8 miles south), Treninnick (9 miles south) and St Columb Minor (8 miles south).
Landmarks near Shop
In Shop, that means homes near Church of St Merryn, The Farmer's Arms and St Merryn School. Nearby you will also find Padstow Museum (2.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Brea Hill.
Toilet chip repair in Shop without replacing anything
A crack that leaks cannot be fixed with a cosmetic repair, and we’ll tell you if that is what we find. Chips are rebuilt and colour-matched to the glaze, so you do not need a plumber or a new toilet. Typical jobs include chips on the cistern lid and damage from dropped items, across porcelain, vitreous china and pedestals.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover. Avoid dropping heavy items and use non-abrasive cleaners on the outside of the pan and cistern.
- Location
- Shop (PL28)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
How we price toilet chip repair
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Shop. The price reflects:
- The material
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How much damage there is
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed quote
Two or three clear photos are normally enough. It helps if you send:
- Natural light rather than flash
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A photo taken from further back
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the toilet, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Landlord and trade work in Shop
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
What we are called out for in Shop
Most toilet chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted, or when something heavy is dropped. Cistern lids are a common casualty.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Marks on the outside of the pan
- Damage from dropped items
- Chips on the pan or rim
Questions to ask before you book
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How changes to the job are handled
Also in Shop
How the visit works
We turn up when we said we would and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes an hour or two, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- First the damaged area is cleaned and dried.
- Missing material is filled and rebuilt to the original shape.
- We sand the repair level.
- We match the colour to the glaze.
- Finally we polish it into the surrounding glaze.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Get a quote
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
Why repair rather than replace?
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. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shop
- Everything repaired in place
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- A fixed quote before you book
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Read our pricing.
When a repair is not the answer
To be straight with you, 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’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Toilet pans
- Vitreous china
- Cisterns & lids
- Pedestals
- Porcelain
Common questions in Shop
What about a leaking crack?
No. A leaking crack needs the toilet replacing. We repair cosmetic chips and breaks.
How much does toilet chip repair cost in Shop?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item with your PL28 postcode.
Can you quote from photos?
Typically, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we’ll quote them together.
Do you work in Shop?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Shop and the rest of Cornwall. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Cornwall.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
