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Toilet & ceramic chip repair in Upton Cross, Cornwall

Local toilet chip repair for Upton Cross: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Marks on the outside of the pan
  • Chips on the pan or rim
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted toilet chip repair in Upton Cross

What a repair cannot fix

Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:

  • A crack that leaks water
  • A crack through the bowl or trap
  • A loose pan or leaking seal (that’s a plumbing job)

Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.

Materials we work on in Upton Cross

  • Toilet pans
  • Pedestals
  • Vitreous china
  • Cisterns & lids
  • Porcelain

About our toilet chip repair in Upton Cross

We rebuild the damaged area and match it to the glaze, so you do not need a plumber or a new toilet. Leaking cracks need the toilet replacing, and we’ll tell you if that’s what we find. We work on porcelain, vitreous china and toilet pans, and people most frequently call us about damage from dropped items and pieces knocked off during fitting.

You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll sort it. Avoid dropping heavy items and clean the outside of the pan gently.

Location
Upton Cross (PL14)
Region
Cornwall
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a damaged ceramic basin restored

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, then guarantee it for a year.

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

When to call us in Upton Cross

Toilets and cisterns typically get chipped during fitting, or from a dropped lid or bottle. Cistern lids get chipped surprisingly frequently.

Clients usually contact us about:

  • Chips on the cistern lid
  • Pieces knocked off during fitting
  • Marks on the outside of the pan
  • Damage from dropped items

What your quote should include

  • Whether the price covers travel
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT

Our hiring checklist

Your questions about toilet chip repair in Upton Cross

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Of course, and it typically saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and you will get one combined price.

Will there be a smell?

Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.

Do you work in Upton Cross?

Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Upton Cross. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

What do you need from me?

Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.

Is there a guarantee?

All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.

What happens next?

You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.

Will you leave a mess?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.

Why repair rather than replace?

Replacing a toilet needs a plumber and possibly new flooring, and the matching cistern may be discontinued. Repairing the chip leaves it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

What you get with us

  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job

Read our pricing.

What toilet chip repair costs

Prices start from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Upton Cross. The price comes down to:

  • The material
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • How easy the damage is to reach

We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Quotes from your photos

The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:

  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • Any details about the material
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • A photo taken from further back

You do not need a survey visit. 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 price.

How the visit works

From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes one to two hours, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.

  1. We start by cleaning and drying the damage.
  2. Missing material is filled and rebuilt to the original shape.
  3. We sand it flush.
  4. We colour-match and finish the glaze.
  5. The repair is polished so it blends in.

Preparing for the visit

  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Open a window if you can
  • Let us know which floor the room is on

Getting a price

If you are in Upton Cross and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

Upton Cross and the surrounding area

Upton Cross is about 5 miles north of Liskeard, in Cornwall. We visit homes and businesses in Upton Cross and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Our technicians cover all 644 towns and villages in Cornwall.

Our visits in PL14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Upton Cross: Rilla Mill (1 mile north-east), Pensilva (2 miles south), Botternell (2 miles north), Bathpool (2 miles north) and Minions (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Bodmin (14 miles west), Saltash (12 miles south-east), Liskeard (5 miles south), Launceston (8 miles north), Addington (5 miles south) and Looe (12 miles south).

Landmarks near Upton Cross

Typical jobs here are in homes near The Caradon Inn, Saint Paul's Church and Upton Cross ACE Academy, among other places. For a walk, there is Caradon Hill and Armstrong Wood.

Map of Upton Cross © OpenStreetMap contributors

Landlord and trade work in Upton Cross

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.

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