Devon · England
Toilet Chip Repair for Westward Ho! homes
Damaged toilet in Westward Ho!? 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 cistern lid
- Chips on the pan or rim
Covering Westward Ho!
Westward Ho! is about 2 miles north-west of Bideford, in Devon. We visit homes and businesses in Westward Ho! and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Westward Ho! is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon where we work.
Jobs in EX39 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as Link House Close, Atlantic Way and Queens Close and the roads around them. Other places close to Westward Ho! include Northam (1 mile east), Abbotsham (2 miles south), Appledore (2 miles north-east), Bideford (2 miles south-east) and East-the-Water (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Barnstaple (8 miles east), Ilfracombe (13 miles north-east), Braunton (6 miles north-east), Newport (8 miles east), Roundswell (7 miles east) and Pilton (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Westward Ho!
We visit homes around St Margaret's Church of England (Aided) Junior School, Bideford College and Holy Trinity, among other places. Also close by are The Village Inn (less than half a mile west) and Edgehill College (1.4 miles south-east). Further afield, we also cover the area around Bideford Community Hospital (1.7 miles south-east) and Kenwith Castle (1 mile south). For a walk, there’s Horsey Island and Staddon Hill.
Toilet chip repair in Westward Ho! without replacing anything
A crack that leaks cannot be fixed with a cosmetic repair, and we’ll say so if we find one. Chips are rebuilt and colour matched to the glaze, so the toilet stays in place. Our technicians work on porcelain, toilet pans and pedestals, and the jobs we see most are damage from dropped items and pieces knocked off during fitting.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right. Avoid dropping heavy items and use non-abrasive cleaners on the outside of the pan and cistern.
- Where
- Westward Ho! (EX39)
- Region
- Devon
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Westward Ho!
Will there be a smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Do you work in Westward Ho!?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Westward Ho! for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Westward Ho! included. There’s no extra charge for travel.
What happens after I send photos?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
How the visit works
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes one to two hours, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- First the damaged area is cleaned and dried.
- Next we rebuild the missing piece to its original shape.
- We sand it flush.
- We match the colour to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Let us know about parking or access
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
How to get a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole toilet, we can price the job without visiting.
Related advice
How we price toilet chip repair
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- What the surface is made of
- How easy the damage is to reach
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Send pictures for a quote
You can usually get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
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 quote.
What else we do in Westward Ho!
When a repair is not the answer
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- 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.
Materials we work on in Westward Ho!
- Pedestals
- Cisterns & lids
- Toilet pans
- Porcelain
- Vitreous china
When to call us in Westward Ho!
Toilets and cisterns typically get chipped during fitting, or when something heavy is dropped. Cistern lids get chipped surprisingly frequently.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Marks on the outside of the pan
- Chips on the pan or rim
- Damage from dropped items
- Chips on the cistern lid
Questions to ask before you book
- What protection goes down before work starts
- If travel is included in the price
- When it can be used again
- Aftercare advice
For landlords and businesses
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Repair or replace in Westward Ho!?
Replacing a toilet means a plumber and possibly new flooring, and the matching cistern may be discontinued. Repairing the chip keeps the toilet you have. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Westward Ho!
- We leave the room as we found it
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Colour-matched on site
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
See our prices page.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
