Toilet Repair

Running Toilets and Constant Refilling

A running toilet wastes a surprising amount of water and quietly raises your bill. The cause is usually inside the tank: a worn flapper that no longer seals, a fill valve that doesn’t shut off, a float set too high or a chain that tangles. We replace the worn parts and set the water level so the tank fills and stops the way it should.

If the toilet refills on its own every so often without anyone flushing, water is seeping from the tank into the bowl. That’s a slow leak, and it’s usually a flapper or flush valve repair rather than a reason to buy a new toilet.

We match replacement parts to your toilet’s make and flush valve size, so the repair fits properly instead of being forced into place. When a toilet is old enough that matching parts are hard to find, we’ll tell you before anything is bought.

Leaks at the Base and Wobbly Toilets

Water around the base of a toilet usually means the wax ring underneath has failed. Left alone, that leak soaks into the subfloor and can stain the ceiling below. A toilet that rocks breaks the wax seal faster and can crack the flange it bolts to.

We pull the toilet, inspect the flange and the floor, replace the wax ring and bolts, and reset the toilet level and tight. If the floor underneath has gone soft, we’ll show you so you know what you’re dealing with. If the water seems to come from somewhere other than the toilet, our Leak Detection service can trace it.

Clogs That Keep Coming Back

One clog after too much paper is normal. A toilet that clogs over and over is not. Sometimes an object is lodged in the trap, and we remove it with a toilet auger or by pulling the toilet.

If the toilet gurgles when the washer drains, or the basement floor drain backs up when you flush, the problem is further down the line. Our Drain Cleaning service clears the main sewer, with a camera before and after so you can see what was blocking it.

Repair or Replace the Toilet?

Most toilet problems are fixed with parts that cost far less than a new fixture. Replacement makes sense when the bowl or tank is cracked, when the toilet clogs because of how it was designed, or when parts for an older model are no longer made. In that case, we remove the old toilet and install the new one with a new wax ring and supply line.

Either way, every repair carries at least a one-year warranty, and we leave the bathroom clean. Faucets, valves and the other fixtures around the house are covered under our Plumbing Repair services.