Bathrooms
Toilet repair and installation in Toronto
A toilet has only a handful of parts, and most problems come down to one of them. We fix what’s broken, and if the toilet is old enough to replace, we’ll say so.
or dial (365) 363-3352Answered day and night
- Running, rocking and leaking bowls fixed in one visit
- Flange and closet bend checked under the bowl
- New seal, bolts and supply line as standard
- Ten test flushes before we call it done
A price before we startNothing cut or opened until you say yes.
- Licensed & insureddetails confirmed on the call
- Phones answered 24/7a person, not a queue
- Price before we startcall-out rate on the phone
- Old Toronto & East Yorkhouses, condos, businesses
Common toilet problems and their causes
| Problem | Usual cause |
|---|---|
| Runs between flushes | Worn flapper or a fill valve that won’t shut off |
| Weak flush | Low tank level, clogged rim jets or a partial blockage |
| Water at the base | A failed wax seal or a cracked bowl |
| Rocks when you sit | Loose bolts or a damaged flange, often with a leaking seal |
| Clogs often | An early low-flow design, a partial blockage, or a main line problem |
Signs you need toilet repair & installation
- Tank refills by itself every so often
- Wet floor at the base after a flush
- The bowl rocks when you sit on it
- Weak flush that needs two pulls
- Clogs that come back within days
A running toilet is a leak
A toilet that keeps topping itself up sends clean water down the drain all day and all night. It’s one of the most common reasons a Toronto water bill jumps. Replacing a flapper or fill valve is a small job that pays for itself quickly.
Leaks around the base
Water at the base, a sewer smell or a toilet that moves usually means the seal between the toilet and the drain flange has failed. Left alone, it rots the subfloor and stains the ceiling below. We lift the toilet, repair or replace the flange if needed, bed it on a fresh seal and fasten it down so it stays solid.
Replacing an old toilet
Many older Toronto homes still have toilets that use 13 litres or more per flush. Toilets sold in Ontario today are water-efficient models, typically 4.8 litres or less per flush, and good modern designs flush better than the early low-flow toilets that gave the category a bad name. We haul the old toilet away, check the shut-off valve (old ones often seize) and install the new one level and sealed.
Old houses, old connections
In many older houses, the toilet drains into a cast iron or even lead bend under the floor. When we replace a toilet, we check the flange and that connection. If it’s corroded, it’s best dealt with while the floor is accessible.
On the job, step by step
- 1Close the stop
Supply valve shut, tank and bowl sponged dry.
- 2Lift the bowl
Closet bolts cut, bowl pulled, old wax scraped off the flange.
- 3Fix what is under it
Cracked flange ring repaired, closet auger run down the bend.
- 4Reset and test
New seal and bolts, bowl set level, ten flushes watched for seepage.
Questions we get about toilet repair & installation
Why does my toilet clog all the time?
Early low-flow toilets are known for it. If a newer toilet clogs often, or other drains are slow too, the problem may be further down the line and worth a camera look.
Can I replace a flapper myself?
Often, yes. Close the shut-off, flush, unhook the old flapper and match the new one to the size of the flush valve. If the toilet still runs, the fill valve or valve seat may be the problem.
How much time does a toilet swap need?
Usually an hour or two, longer if the flange or shut-off valve needs replacing.
Toilet trouble? Call today.
A plumber answers day and night, and the call-out rate is quoted before anyone drives over.