What you're hearing
Signs Your Toilet Needs Work
Most trouble starts in the tank, and most is cheap to fix.
- It keeps running after you flush
- Water at the base of the toilet
- It rocks when you sit down
Our faith, our standard
Straight Answers on Toilets
We believe honest work honors God. Here is what that looks like.
Try the Dye Test First
Put food coloring in the tank. Don't flush for 15 minutes. Bowl turns color? Swap the flapper yourself.
We Won't Sell an Unneeded Toilet
Sound porcelain gets a tank rebuild. Cracked or clogs weekly? We'll price a replacement in writing.
Plumbing for a Greater Purpose
A portion of every job goes to a local ministry.
What to expect with toilet service
Before We Arrive
We ask what it's doing and its age, and check rough-in size for replacements.
During the Visit
Water off at that toilet only: about an hour to rebuild, two to replace.
When We Leave
We flush it several times, check for leaks, and haul the old toilet away.
How a toilet works
A Few Cheap Parts Do the Work
A fill valve and flapper run the tank, and hard water wears both out.
- Running and phantom refills stopped
- New wax ring seals base leaks
- Wobbly toilets set firm
When a rebuild isn't enough
- A cracked tank or bowl can't be repaired
- Constant clogs can be the drain, not the toilet
Rebuild the Tank vs New Toilet
| Tank Rebuild | New Toilet | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Lower | Higher |
| Water use | Same as now | Often less |
| Fixes cracks | No | Yes |
| Time | About an hour | A couple hours |
| Best when | Bowl and tank solid | Cracked, old or clogs |
Toilet Repair & Replacement FAQs
Why does my toilet keep running?
Usually a worn flapper leaks into the bowl and the tank keeps refilling. A high fill valve or short chain can too, and all three are quick fixes.
Is water around the base an emergency?
Fix it soon. It usually means a failed wax ring, which lets water soak the subfloor, so stop using it, wipe up and call us.
How much does a new toilet cost installed?
Most installs land between $200 and $450 for labor, plus the toilet if we supply it. That covers a new wax ring, supply line and haul-away, all priced first.
Will a new toilet use less water?
Usually. Older toilets made before the mid 1990s often use 3 gallons or more per flush, and new ones use 1.6 or less, many about 1.28.
Can you install a toilet I bought?
Yes, if it matches your rough-in, the distance from wall to floor bolts, which is 12 inches in most homes. Measure or send us a photo before you buy.
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