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Toilet Repair for Running, Leaking and Wobbly Toilets

Running toilets, weak flushes, leaks at the base and wobbly bowls fixed, plus new toilets installed on existing drains.

A toilet that runs all night can waste a lot of water, and one that leaks at the base can rot the floor underneath before you see a thing. Most toilet trouble comes down to a few worn parts inside the tank or a seal under the bowl. Those are toilet repairs we handle all the time.

Problems we fix

• Running toilet that refills on its own or never stops
• Weak or incomplete flush
• Handle that sticks or has to be jiggled
• Leak at the base from a failed wax ring
• Wobbly toilet with loose bolts or a damaged flange
• Leak between tank and bowl from worn gaskets
• Dripping supply line or shutoff valve behind the toilet
• New toilet install on an existing drain

Quick checks you can do

Before you call, a couple of simple tests help pin it down:

• Dye test: Put a few drops of food coloring in the tank. Don't flush. If color shows up in the bowl after 15 minutes, the flapper is leaking.
• Water level: Lift the tank lid. If water is spilling into the overflow tube, the fill valve is set too high or failing.
• Wobble test: Gently rock the bowl. If it moves, the seal under it may already be broken.

Our guide on running toilet causes covers these in more detail.

Why a wobbly toilet matters

A toilet that rocks breaks the wax seal. Every flush can then push a little water under the toilet and into the subfloor. Over months, the floor goes soft. If that's happened, we'll need to repair the subfloor before resetting the toilet. That's covered on our flooring repair page.

Repair or replace?

Most toilets can be repaired for years with new internal parts. Replacing makes sense when:

• The bowl or tank is cracked
• It clogs often because of an older low-flow design
• You're updating the bathroom and want a taller or more efficient model

A comfort-height toilet sits a couple of inches higher than a standard one. It's easier to sit down on and stand up from, which many people appreciate as they get older.

When to call a plumber instead

We work at the toilet. These problems are past that and need a licensed plumber:

• Several drains backing up at once
• Sewage coming up in a tub or floor drain
• A broken drain pipe or flange set in concrete that needs cutting
• Moving the toilet to a new spot

We'll be upfront if we find one of these.

Stop the running

Call or text (706) 594-5049 and tell us what the toilet is doing, or use the free estimate form. We'll give you a free estimate. Pricing depends on the repair and whether parts or a new toilet are needed.