Devon · England
Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Tipton St John, Devon
Chip and break repairs to toilets, cisterns and other ceramics for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Tipton St John. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Pieces knocked off during fitting
- Damage from dropped items
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a toilet means a plumber and possibly new flooring, and the matching cistern may be discontinued. A repair leaves it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why book with us
- One price list for the entire UK
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- One visit for most repairs
Read our full price list.
How we handle toilet chip repair in Tipton St John
Chips are rebuilt and colour matched to the glaze, so the toilet stays in place. A crack that leaks cannot be fixed with a cosmetic repair, and we’ll say so if we find one. We regularly repair cisterns & lids, toilet pans and vitreous china, and people most often call us about damage from dropped items and chips on the pan or rim.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee. Avoid dropping heavy items and clean the outside of the pan gently.
- Where
- Tipton St John (EX10)
- County
- Devon
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When a repair is not the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- 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 booking.
What we work on
- Pedestals
- Porcelain
- Vitreous china
- Toilet pans
- Cisterns & lids
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
It’s natural to want to try a repair 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.
Where we work around Tipton St John
Tipton St John is about 3 miles north-west of Sidmouth, in Devon. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Tipton St John is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon where we work.
Every address in EX10 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as Barton Orchard, Hayne Close and Chrystel Close. We also travel to Metcombe (1 mile north-west), Harpford (1 mile south), Wiggaton (1 mile north), Bowd (1 mile south-east) and Stowford (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Exeter (10 miles west), Exmouth (8 miles south-west), Teignmouth (15 miles south-west), Sidmouth (3 miles south-east), Honiton (7 miles north-east) and Dawlish (12 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Tipton St John
In Tipton St John, that means homes near Tipton St John Church of England Primary School, Dawlish Community College and Church of St John and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Whimple station, about 4.6 miles north-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Sidmouth Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Ottery Heritage Museum (2.4 miles north). Not far away are Peak Hill and Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- The material
- What kind of damage it is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How hard the colour is to match
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Quotes from your pictures
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The material, if you know it
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
What happens on the day
When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job normally takes one to two hours. We clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We start by cleaning and drying the damage.
- We fill and rebuild missing material to the original shape.
- It’s sanded flush.
- We match the colour to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Open a window if you can
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
How to get a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
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Tipton St John: your questions answered
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Can a chipped toilet be fixed?
Yes. Chips to the pan, rim, cistern and lid are the most common jobs.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
What about a leaking crack?
No. That needs a new toilet. We repair cosmetic chips and breaks.
Can pets and children be at home?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Landlord and trade work in Tipton St John
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details.
Common problems we fix in Tipton St John
Most toilet chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted, or from a dropped lid or bottle. Cistern lids are a common casualty.
Look out for any of the following:
- Chips on the cistern lid
- Damage from dropped items
- Marks on the outside of the pan
- Chips on the pan or rim
Comparing quotes
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Who will actually do the work
- How soon you can use it again
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
