Toilet Repair & Replacement in Northern California

A toilet that keeps running is usually caused by a worn flapper, a failing fill valve, a cracked flush tower, a tangled chain, or the water level set too high. If jiggling the handle once doesn't stop it, the parts inside the tank need adjusting or replacing. A running toilet can waste a lot of water, so it is worth fixing quickly.

Water at the base of a toilet usually means a failed wax ring, loose toilet bolts, a damaged flange, or a cracked toilet, though a leaking supply line or condensation can look similar. If water shows up after you flush, stop using that toilet and call, because wastewater may be leaking under the toilet and into the floor.

Repair usually makes sense when the problem is a replaceable part like a flapper, fill valve, flush valve, handle, tank gasket, supply line, or wax ring. Replacement is the better value when the porcelain is cracked, the toilet clogs constantly, the flush is weak no matter what, or the repair cost gets close to a new toilet. We quote both.

Stop flushing right away and turn the shutoff valve behind the toilet clockwise until it stops. If it won't turn, lift the tank lid and raise the float to stop the fill. Keep water away from outlets. If other drains are backing up too, the problem is likely the main line, so call a plumber instead of plunging again.

A gurgling or bubbling toilet usually points to a partial clog, a blocked vent, or a problem in the main drain or sewer line. If it bubbles when another fixture drains, or several drains are slow at once, the toilet is probably not the real problem. Earl's Plumbing can clear the line and camera it if backups keep coming back.

Earl's Plumbing installs bidet seats, bidet fixtures, Toto toilets, and standard toilets. Before quoting, we check the shutoff valve, supply line, nearby outlet, and how the new seat or toilet will fit, so the upgrade works right the first time. We also replace old shutoffs and supply lines during the install when they need it.

Earl's Plumbing gives a free, upfront quote before any toilet repair begins. Cost depends on what failed, whether the toilet has to be pulled, the condition of the flange and floor, and whether repair or replacement is the better value. There is no service call fee, and online customers get $25 off. Call or text (530) 343-0330.

Earl's Plumbing charges no service call fee, ever. I've never liked that practice — you shouldn't have to pay just to find out what something costs. We come out, look at the toilet, explain what's wrong, and give you a free quote. If you say no, you owe nothing. We've been family-owned in Northern California since 1998.